GroupResearchCrowdsourced Personal Science

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Overview

This policy describes how GroupResearch collects, uses, and protects your personal data. By using the platform, you agree to these terms.

Data We Collect

  • Account data: Email, optional name, bcrypt-12 hashed password.
  • Profile data: Timezone, language, optional demographics (age, gender, country).
  • Experiment data: Daily check-in answers you voluntarily submit.
  • Technical data: Basic server logs (IP, browser type) for security — deleted after 30 days.
  • Billing data: Subscription plan and renewal date — we never store card details.

How We Use Your Data

  • To run the platform and show your personal experiment results.
  • To produce anonymous community statistics (minimum 5 participants).
  • To send necessary operational emails only.
  • To generate AI insights (Pro/Team) — we send aggregated data to OpenAI per their privacy policy.

Third-Party Data Sharing

We never sell your data. We share only with:

  • Resend: For operational emails.
  • OpenAI: For AI insights (Pro/Team only) — aggregated, not linked to your identity.
  • Legal authorities: When legally required.

Data Retention & Deletion

At any time you can:

  • Export your data as CSV from the enrollments page.
  • Delete your account from account settings — all data deleted within 30 days.
  • Request deletion at: privacy@groupresearch.net

Data Security

  • Passwords bcrypt-hashed (cost factor 12).
  • Sessions use JWTs in httpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Strict cookies.
  • All connections TLS-encrypted.
  • Database on closed internal network, not internet-exposed.

Cookies

We use one essential cookie (auth_token) for session management. No tracking or advertising cookies.

Your Rights

  • Access and export your data.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Delete your data (right to be forgotten).
  • Object to certain data processing.

Contact

Privacy inquiries: privacy@groupresearch.net