Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2026

1. Introduction

At Brags, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our career progression tracking service.

By using Brags, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Account credentials (encrypted password)
  • Profile information you choose to provide (job title, company, industry)
  • Time zone preferences

Content Information

We store the content you create in our Service:

  • Achievement entries and career documentation
  • Blocker entries and challenges you track
  • Meeting notes and preparation materials
  • AI enhancement requests and results

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
  • Device information (operating system, device identifiers)
  • AI usage statistics (number of enhancements, feature usage)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Process AI enhancement requests using third-party AI providers
  • Send you important updates, reminders, and service notifications
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing & Third-Party Services

When you use our AI enhancement features, we send your content to third-party AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic) to process your requests. These providers:

  • Process your content solely to provide the requested AI enhancements
  • Do not use your data to train their models (per our agreements with them)
  • Are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection commitments

We carefully select AI providers who maintain high standards for data privacy and security.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service (hosting, email delivery, AI processing)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or government request
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Your Consent: With your explicit consent or at your direction

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption of data at rest in our database
  • Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited employee access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Update or correct your personal information through your account settings
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export: Request a machine-readable copy of your data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us or manage your preferences in your account settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Understand how you use our Service
  • Improve our Service performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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