Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 18, 2025

            Our Commitment: PatriotCompass is committed to protecting your privacy. We believe in transparency and have designed our extension to minimize data collection while providing you with a great experience. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
        

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and encrypted password for authentication purposes.
Subscription Information: For premium users, we collect payment information processed securely through our payment processor. We do not store credit card details on our servers.
User Preferences: Settings you configure in the extension (background preferences, display options, etc.) are stored locally in your browser.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Statistics: We collect anonymous usage data to improve the extension, including:
- Features used (e.g., background selections, quote views)
- Error logs and performance metrics
- Extension version and browser type
Cached Content: The extension caches historical events, quotes, and background images locally in your browser to improve performance and reduce bandwidth.

1.3 Information We DO NOT Collect

We DO NOT track your browsing history
We DO NOT monitor which websites you visit
We DO NOT collect personal information beyond what's necessary for account functionality
We DO NOT sell your data to third parties

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide Services: To deliver daily historical events, quotes, flag status updates, and background images
Account Management: To authenticate users and manage premium subscriptions
Improve Extension: To analyze usage patterns and fix bugs
Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Where Your Data is Stored

Local Storage: Most extension data (preferences, cached content) is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
AWS Cloud: Account information and content (events, quotes, images) are stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers in the United States with industry-standard encryption

3.2 Security Measures

All API communications use HTTPS encryption
Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing algorithms
Authentication tokens use JWT (JSON Web Tokens) with expiration
AWS infrastructure includes DDoS protection and regular security audits
Access to backend systems is restricted and monitored

4. Third-Party Services

PatriotCompass uses the following third-party services:

Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud infrastructure for hosting API endpoints and data storage
- Privacy Policy: aws.amazon.com/privacy
Stripe (Payment Processing): Secure payment processing for premium subscriptions (if applicable)
- Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
PostHog (Website Analytics Only): Used only on our website (not in the extension) to understand how visitors use our site
- Privacy Policy: posthog.com/privacy

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we have about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Export your data in a portable format
Opt-out of optional data collection

5.2 Data Retention

Active Accounts: We retain your account data while your account is active
Deleted Accounts: Upon account deletion, we remove your personal information within 30 days. Some anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics.
Cached Data: Locally cached content is automatically cleared when you uninstall the extension

5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To access, modify, or delete your data, please contact us at privacy@patriotcompass.us. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Children's Privacy

PatriotCompass is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

7. International Users

PatriotCompass is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our extension, you consent to this transfer.

7.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal basis for processing: Consent and legitimate interest
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

8. Cookies and Tracking

The PatriotCompass extension does not use cookies. Our website (patriotcompass.us) uses the following:

Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
Analytics Cookies: Used to understand website usage (PostHog, Google Analytics)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
For material changes, we will notify users via email or in-app notification
Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to deletion
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: PatriotCompass does NOT sell personal information to third parties.

11. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery
Provide details about what information was compromised
Offer guidance on protective measures you can take
Report the breach to relevant authorities as required by law

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.