Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Detect The Bet (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website detecthebet.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We believe in transparency and keeping things simple.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Petition signatures — name, email address, and optional ZIP code when you sign our petition.
• Newsletter sign-ups — email address when you subscribe to updates.
• Survey responses — answers you submit through our surveys. Some surveys may collect your name or email; others are fully anonymous. Each survey clearly indicates what information is collected.
• Contact messages — any information you include when you email us directly.

Information collected automatically

• Server logs — IP address, browser type, referring URL, and timestamp. These are collected by our hosting provider (Vercel) for security and performance purposes.
• Cookies — we use only essential, first-party cookies required for site functionality (such as admin authentication sessions). We do not use third-party advertising or behavioral-tracking cookies.

3. How We Use Information

• To operate and improve Detect The Bet
• To send you newsletters and initiative updates (only if you opted in)
• To count and display petition signatures
• To analyze survey data in aggregate
• To respond to your inquiries
• To maintain security and prevent abuse

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data based on: (a) your consent (e.g., signing the petition, subscribing to emails), (b) our legitimate interests in operating and improving a public-interest educational initiative, and (c) compliance with applicable law.

5. Sharing & Service Providers

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with the service providers that help us run the site:

• Vercel — hosting, deployment, and edge network
• Supabase — database, authentication, and storage

These providers process data on our behalf under contractual obligations to protect it. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use only essential, first-party cookies needed for basic site functionality and admin sessions. We do not use:

• Third-party analytics or tracking pixels
• Advertising cookies or retargeting
• Cross-site tracking of any kind

You can manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.

7. Your Rights & Choices

• Unsubscribe — every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. One click and you're removed.
• Access your data — email us to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct or update — let us know if any information you provided needs to be updated.
• Request deletion — email support@detecthebet.com and we will delete your data within 30 days, unless we are required by law to retain it.

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you also have the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as it is needed to fulfill the purposes described above. When data is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it. Petition signatures and survey responses may be retained in aggregate, anonymized form for reporting purposes.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards — including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and secure hosting — to protect your information. No system is 100 % secure, but we are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

10. Children's Privacy

Detect The Bet is designed for parents, guardians, and educators. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@detecthebet.com so we can promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise any of your data rights, email us at support@detecthebet.com.

Detect The Bet
New York, United States