Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Novari ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully. By using Novari, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Account information: name, email address, and profile details provided during registration
Authentication data: credentials and tokens from email/password or Google OAuth sign-in
Usage data:consensus submissions, voting history, expertise scores, community group participation, and interaction patterns
Device information: browser type, operating system, IP address, and general location data
Cookies and similar technologies: session tokens and preferences stored on your device

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Process your consensus submissions and calculate expertise scores
Display your profile, consensus activity, and stats within community features and leaderboards
Communicate with you about updates, features, and important notices
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience and platform performance

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public profile data: your username, public consensus activity, and expertise scores are visible to other users as part of the Service
Service providers: trusted third parties who assist in operating the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, or legal process
Safety: to protect the rights, property, or safety of Novari, our users, or the public

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication via Supabase, and row-level security policies on our database. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. We may also use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the Service. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
Export your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the Service or via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@novari.app.