Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 1, 2025

1. Introduction

KARN STACK ("we," "our," or "us") operates CTXDB, a service that provides enriched company data and website intelligence. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Google User Data

When you sign in with Google, we collect only the following information from your Google account:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Authentication information to verify your identity

We do not access any other Google services or data beyond what is necessary for authentication and account creation.

Other Personal Information

We may collect additional information such as company information when you use our service or contact us directly.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you access and use our service, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our service.

Publicly Available Company Data

Our service processes publicly available information from company websites and other public sources to create enriched company profiles.

3. How We Use Your Information

Use of Google User Data

We use the information obtained from Google OAuth solely for:

  • Creating and maintaining your CTXDB account
  • Authenticating your identity when you sign in
  • Personalizing your experience within our service
  • Communicating with you about your account and our service

We do not use your Google user data for any other purposes beyond those explicitly stated above.

General Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our service
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Process transactions and manage your account
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Respond to your comments and questions
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Google User Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your Google user data (name, email, or authentication information) to any third parties. Your Google user data is stored securely and used exclusively for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.

General Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business (who are bound by confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including Google user data, against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

6. Data Retention

Google User Data Retention

We retain your Google user data (name and email) only for as long as your CTXDB account remains active. If you delete your account, we will delete all associated Google user data within 30 days.

General Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information, including Google user data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information and Google user data
  • Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Request data portability
  • Revoke access to your Google account at any time through your Google account settings

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our service. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. 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. Changes to how we handle Google user data will be prominently displayed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: hello@ctxdb.ai