Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2025
Our Promise
Your consciousness exploration is sacred. We built Steady Glow with privacy as a fundamental right, not an afterthought.
What We Collect
Account Information:
- Email address (for account access)
- Display name (optional, for community features)
- Authentication tokens
Usage Data:
- Notes you create (encrypted, private by default)
- Dimensional tags you apply
- XP and HiScore progress
- Community interactions (only on public "glows")
What We DON'T Do
- ❌ Sell your data to third parties
- ❌ Train AI models on your private notes
- ❌ Track you across other websites
- ❌ Share your consciousness data without consent
- ❌ Use dark patterns or manipulative design
How We Use Your Data
- AI Scoring: Claude evaluates note quality (C/B/A) when requested
- Progress Tracking: Calculate XP and HiScore positions
- Community Features: Display public "glows" you choose to share
- Service Improvement: Aggregate, anonymous analytics only
Your Control
- Private by Default: All notes are private unless you share them
- Export Your Data: Download everything anytime
- Delete Your Account: Permanent removal within 30 days
- Opt-Out: Disable AI scoring or community features
Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption (TLS 1.3+), secure authentication (Firebase), and regular security audits. Your notes are encrypted at rest and in transit.
Third-Party Services
We use minimal third-party services:
- Firebase: Authentication and database (Google)
- Anthropic Claude: AI scoring (when enabled)
- Vercel: Hosting
All are GDPR-compliant and bound by strict data processing agreements.
Children's Privacy
Steady Glow is intended for users 16+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
Changes to This Policy
We'll notify you of significant changes via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
Privacy questions? Email us at: privacy@holisticquality.io
Our Commitment: #FTP
For The People, Always. Privacy isn't a feature—it's a fundamental right. We're building consciousness infrastructure that serves human flourishing, not surveillance capitalism.