Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 27, 2026
1. Overview
ExplainValue LLC ("we", "us", "our") operates explainvalue.ai. This policy describes what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
We collect the minimum data needed to provide the Service. We do not sell your data. We do not run targeted advertising.
2. Data We Collect
Account data (when you sign in)
When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and Google account ID. We store this to identify your account and manage your subscription.
Payment data
Payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number. We store your Stripe customer ID and subscription status to manage access.
Usage data
We log which tickers you view, which audience level you select, and when you use the AI exploration feature. This helps us improve the product and enforce tier limits.
Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool. Plausible does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track users across sites. All data is aggregated — we see page views, not individual visitors.
Waitlist
If you join our waitlist, we store your email address and which pricing tier you selected. We use this only to notify you when access is available.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Manage your subscription and enforce tier limits
- Send transactional emails (subscription confirmations, billing issues)
- Improve the product based on aggregate usage patterns
- Notify waitlist subscribers when access is available
We do not use your data for advertising, sell it to third parties, or share it with anyone except our payment processor (Stripe).
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on servers in the United States. We use encryption in transit (HTTPS via Cloudflare) and follow standard security practices for data at rest.
5. Your Rights
You may request:
- Access — a copy of the data we hold about you
- Deletion — removal of your account and associated data
- Correction — updates to inaccurate information
Contact [email protected] for any data requests. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Cookies
We use a single session cookie to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party cookies. Plausible Analytics is cookie-free.
7. Third-Party Services
- Google OAuth — authentication only. We request email and profile scope. Google's privacy policy.
- Stripe — payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy.
- Cloudflare — DNS, CDN, and tunnel. Cloudflare's privacy policy.
- Plausible Analytics — privacy-friendly web analytics. Plausible's data policy.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify active subscribers by email of material changes. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us at [email protected].