Privacy Policy

Spctive ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website spctive.com and related services (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, as well as information generated automatically when you use the Service.

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name and email address. If you subscribe to a paid plan, your payment information is collected and processed directly by Stripe; we do not store your full credit card number on our servers.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Service, including the pages you visit, stories you read, searches you perform, features you use, and the dates and times of your activity.

Device and Technical Data

We collect standard technical information such as your browser type, operating system, device type, IP address, and referring URLs. This data helps us understand how the Service is accessed and improve compatibility.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Process transactions and manage your subscription
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Improve the Service through analytics and usage patterns
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy governing the data they collect:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users engage with the Service. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used prior to visiting. We use this data solely to improve the Service. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Stripe

We use Stripe to process subscription payments. When you provide payment information, it is transmitted directly to Stripe's secure servers. We receive only limited information from Stripe, such as the last four digits of your card, the card brand, and the expiration date, which we use to display your payment method in your account settings. Stripe's privacy policy is available at stripe.com/privacy.

Pexels

We use the Pexels API to source images displayed alongside news stories. Pexels may collect technical data when images are loaded in your browser. Pexels' privacy policy is available at pexels.com/privacy-policy.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to operate and improve the Service. Specifically, we use these technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences, such as your selected theme (light or dark mode)
• Collect analytics data through Google Analytics
• Ensure the security and integrity of your session

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service, particularly authentication and preference storage.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. Usage and analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form for up to 24 months. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information from our active systems within 30 days, though some data may persist in encrypted backups for up to 90 days before being permanently deleted. We may retain certain data longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as resolving disputes or enforcing our agreements.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and portability: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you in a structured, commonly used format.
• Correction: You may update or correct your account information at any time through your account settings.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data. You can initiate this through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
• Data export: You may request an export of your data, including your reading history and saved preferences.
• Objection and restriction: You may object to or request restriction of certain processing activities, subject to applicable law.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@spctive.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know: You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to opt out: We do not sell your personal information. However, you may opt out of analytics tracking at any time using the cookie preferences banner or by clicking the button below.
• Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at admin@spctive.com.