Privacy Policy
Effective: January 7, 2026
1. Introduction
Runchey Research ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, name (if provided) when you create an account
- Payment Information: Processed by Stripe; we do not store your credit card details
- Preferences: Email notification settings you configure
- Communications: Messages you send to our support
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on site
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
Behavioral Analytics
We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our site. This may include:
- Scroll Depth: How far users scroll on pages
- Outbound Clicks: Which external links users click
- File Downloads: PDF reports or other files downloaded
- Video Engagement: Interactions with embedded video content
- Site Search: Search queries entered on our site
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send transactional emails (receipts, account updates)
- Send marketing emails (only if you opt in)
- Improve our content and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Clerk (authentication), Stripe (payments), Vercel (hosting)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Clerk: User authentication and account management
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Vercel: Website hosting and basic analytics
- Google Analytics 4: Website analytics and conversion tracking. Google Analytics collects information about your use of our site, including pages visited, time on page, and interactions. This data may be used to improve our services and measure the effectiveness of our marketing. Google may use this data as described in their Privacy Policy.
Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
6. Cookies and Opt-Out
We use essential cookies for authentication and functionality. We also use analytics cookies (including Google Analytics) to understand how our site is used.
Opting Out of Analytics
You have several options to opt out of analytics tracking:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to reject third-party cookies or use "Do Not Track" settings
- Private Browsing: Use incognito or private browsing mode
Note that opting out of analytics will not affect essential site functionality.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@runcheyresearch.com
9. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
11. International Users
Our Service is operated in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or notice on our website.
13. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: privacy@runcheyresearch.com