Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 1, 2025

Introduction

At Verdict, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. By using Verdict, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Payment and billing information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Communications with our support team

Content Information

Information related to your use of the platform:

  • Photos, text, and other content you submit for verdicts
  • Feedback and judgments you provide to other users
  • Comments, ratings, and interactions on the platform
  • Messages and communications through our platform

Technical Information

Automatically collected when you use our services:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Usage patterns and platform interactions
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • Facilitate verdict requests and judge responses
  • Process payments and manage your account
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Send important service notifications and updates

Platform Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Conduct research and analytics
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

Communication

  • Send you updates about your account and activities
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance
  • Send promotional content (with your consent)
  • Notify you of important policy changes

Information Sharing

With Other Users

When you submit content for verdicts, it may be viewed by judges on our platform. We do not share your personal information (name, email) with other users unless you choose to include it in your content.

With Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in:

  • Payment processing (Stripe)
  • Cloud hosting and storage (Supabase)
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to investigate fraud or security issues. We will notify you of such disclosures when legally permitted.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and access controls
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • PCI-compliant payment processing
  • Limited access to personal information by employees
  • Secure cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade protection

Important: While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Correction

Update or correct any inaccurate personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Portability

Receive your data in a portable format for transfer to another service

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@verdict.com or through your account settings. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze platform usage:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic platform functionality, authentication, and security.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our platform to improve our services.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences for a personalized experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Children's Privacy

Verdict is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Users

Verdict is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@verdict.com

Support: support@verdict.com

Address: Verdict Inc., [Address], [City, State, ZIP]

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