Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 24th, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Selyne! We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you use our OSINT platform and related services. By using Selyne, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you disagree, please discontinue using our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following information to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Personal Information

Email Address: Collected during account creation or when logging in via OAuth services.
Authentication Tokens: Stored for OAuth login session maintenance.
Subscription Details: Includes your plan type, payment history, and status.

2.2 Usage Information

Search History: Tracks queries and investigations to provide personalized, context-aware results.
Usage Data: Logs your interactions with the platform, including search and investigation activity.
Investigation Data: Content from your investigations is processed to generate insights.

2.3 Technical Information

Log Data: Includes request IDs, timestamps, and debugging information.
Cookies: Used for session maintenance and platform functionality.
Device and Browser Data: Collects IP address, device type, and browser version.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our OSINT platform and services.
To authenticate accounts and maintain secure login sessions.
To generate actionable intelligence from investigations and queries.
To process payments and manage subscriptions.
To analyze usage patterns and optimize platform performance.
To enforce usage limits based on subscription plans.
To ensure platform security and detect fraudulent activities.
To communicate with you about your account, subscriptions, and support inquiries.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

If required by applicable laws, we process your personal information based on:

Consent: For non-essential cookies or marketing communications.
Contractual Necessity: To deliver services you've subscribed to.
Legitimate Interests: For service improvements, security, and fraud prevention.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. Your data may be shared in the following situations:

With Third-Party Providers: For payment processing, subscription management, or service enhancements.
With Data Providers: To process your queries and gather intelligence from trusted OSINT sources.
OAuth Authentication: Necessary information is shared with platforms for account authentication.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose data to comply with legal processes or valid government requests.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Maintain login sessions.
Analyze platform usage.
Enhance functionality and personalize your experience.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt-out of certain types of cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: View the data we hold about you.
Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request account and data deletion.
Restriction: Limit certain processing activities.
Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured format.
Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke consent for processing activities where applicable.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

Provide our services.
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

Upon account deletion, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Data Security

We employ industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption for data transmission and storage.
Secure authentication mechanisms (e.g., OAuth and JWT).
Regular system updates to address vulnerabilities.
Access controls to restrict data to authorized personnel.
Secure third-party services for payment and critical operations.

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.

10. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country of residence, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Data processing agreements with service providers.
Compliance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR.

11. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. For material updates, we will notify users via email or an in-app notification. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the latest version.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:

Email: [email protected]