Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01.02.2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how our fact-checking tool, Factually ("the Tool"), handles information. We are committed to transparency and have designed the Tool to minimize data collection while delivering effective fact-synthesis services.

2. Information We Collect

The Tool collects the following information:

• User-submitted fact-checking queries
• Responses generated by the Tool
• IP addresses for security and rate limiting

For authenticated users, we additionally collect:

• Email address
• First and last name (if signing in via Google)
• Check history associated with your account

The Tool does collect browser fingerprints for request verification and rate limiting but does not store them, cookies, location data, device information, or behavioral tracking data.

3. IP Address Usage

We collect and use IP addresses solely for:

• Enforcing rate limits (3 checks per minute per user)
• Preventing abuse, spam, and automated scraping
• Basic security monitoring
• Ensuring system reliability

4. How We Use Information

Queries and responses are stored to improve accuracy, identify common fact-checking needs, prevent misuse, and maintain overall service quality. Query data is analyzed only in aggregate form.

5. Data Storage and Security

Although we collect minimal data, we implement basic security measures to protect stored information from unauthorized access or alteration.

6. Authentication Data

We use a custom authentication system. We store only the minimal account information necessary to maintain your account and check history. All authentication credentials are handled securely.

7. Information Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transfer user data to third parties. In the event of a legal obligation, we will comply with valid legal orders and disclose only the information required, notifying users when legally permitted.

8. User Rights and Data Control

For non-authenticated users:

• We cannot associate queries with specific individuals due to the anonymous service model.

Authenticated users can:

• Delete their account at any time
• Access their check history
• Delete their check history
• Request deletion of all associated data

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our data practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@factually.co.