Last updated: May 26, 2025
Effective Date: May 26, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use nlite. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

• Account details (e.g., username, email address, password – encrypted)
• Profile information (optional fields like bio or location)
• Content you submit (e.g., arguments, counters, life stories)

b) Information We Automatically Collect

• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Usage data (e.g., clicks, time spent, pages visited)
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5)

2. Why We Collect This Information (Legal Basis under GDPR)

• To provide and maintain the Platform (Contractual necessity)
• To improve the Platform experience (Legitimate interest)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send platform updates (Consent, where required)

3. Sharing of Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., AWS, analytics, email delivery) under data processing agreements
• Legal authorities, if required by law
• Successors in the event of a merger or acquisition

4. Your Rights

If you’re in the EU/UK (under GDPR):

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability (receive your data in a readable format)
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

If you’re a California resident (under CCPA):

• Know what personal data we collect
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (note: we do not sell it)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

5. Cookie Usage

We use essential cookies to operate and secure the platform. These cookies are necessary for basic functionality, such as logging in, maintaining sessions, and ensuring security.

We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or analytics at this time, and we do not display a cookie consent banner because no non-essential cookies are used.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the platform functions.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. Inactive accounts may be deleted after a set period.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• HTTPS encryption
• Secure storage and hashing of passwords
• Access controls and monitoring

8. Data Transfers

If you access our Platform from outside the U.S., be aware that your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. or other countries with appropriate safeguards in place.

9. Contact

service@nlite.com
Sunnyvale, California