Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AfexGenesis™ ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Account Registration Information

When you create an account on AfexGenesis™, we collect the following information:

• Email Address: Required for account creation and communication purposes
• Password: Securely stored to authenticate your account access
• First Name: Collected to personalize your experience
• Last Name: Collected to personalize your experience

2.2 Contact Form Information

If you communicate with us through our contact page, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email, research team details, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

2.3 User Behavior & Analytics

We monitor general website usage patterns to improve our services, including:

• Pages visited and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Console errors and debugging information
• Attempted unauthorized access (e.g., console command injection)

Important: We do NOT track, monitor, or store any files or data you upload to our Tools page. The Tools page is 100% client-side, meaning all processing happens locally on your device. We cannot and do not have access to any files you work with in these tools.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

• Browser type and version
• IP address
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referrer information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and maintain your account
• To authenticate your identity and verify your age (18+ requirement)
• To provide and improve our services
• To respond to your inquiries and communications
• To send you important updates and notifications related to your account
• To analyze website performance and user trends to enhance user experience
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage & Security

Your account information (email, name, password) is securely stored in our Supabase database. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption and secure authentication protocols to protect your personal information.

While we strive to use commercially reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

5. Data Retention

5.1 Active Accounts

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services.

5.2 Account Deletion

You have two options to delete your account and associated data:

• Self-Service Deletion: You can delete your account directly through your account settings. This action is immediate.
• Deletion Request: You can request account deletion by contacting us at afexgenesis@gmail.com. We will permanently delete your account and all associated personal data within 7 days of receiving your verified request.

Once your account is deleted, you will no longer have access to your account and associated data cannot be recovered.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We currently do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we use the following service provider:

• Supabase: Our authentication and data storage backend. Supabase processes your information according to their privacy policies and data protection agreements.

As our company evolves and introduces new features (such as payment processing, integrations, or enhanced services), we may partner with additional trusted service providers. Any such partnerships will be clearly disclosed, and updates to this Privacy Policy will be made accordingly.

7. Age Restrictions

AfexGenesis™ is intended for users aged 18 and older. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from users under 18. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will promptly delete their account and information.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at afexgenesis@gmail.com.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We currently do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies beyond what is necessary for authentication and session management through Supabase. As we expand our services, we may implement analytics or other technologies and will update this policy accordingly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date below and, when required, by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of AfexGenesis™ after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

12. Children's Privacy

AfexGenesis™ is not intended for children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.