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Privacy Policy
Effective: March 14, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how this platform — an independent research lab for investigative journalism, geospatial analysis, open-source intelligence, and applied AI tools built and operated by Mansir Muhammed — collects, uses, and protects your information. By using this platform you agree to these practices.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- –Messages and queries sent to Emissary or Lab AI tools
- –Account registration details (name, email, password)
- –Feedback and messages submitted through the platform
- –Patron subscription details processed via Stripe or Patreon
Admin monitoring:
- –Interactive tool sessions — including prompts submitted to AI tools, the Emissary chat, the Idea Canvas, and Lab tools — are logged and may generate email alerts to the site administrator
- –These logs exist for safety, abuse prevention, and research quality purposes. They are never shared with third parties and are stored securely with access restricted to the site administrator only
Information collected automatically:
- –Browser type, device information, and operating system
- –IP address and general location
- –Pages visited, time on site, and navigation paths
- –Referring URLs
2. How We Use Your Information
- –To operate and improve the platform, including AI tools and research content
- –To process patron subscriptions and account management
- –To respond to feedback, messages, and support requests
- –To analyse usage patterns and improve user experience
- –To detect and prevent abuse, spam, or security threats
- –AI queries may be logged to improve response quality
3. Data Storage and Security
Data is stored on secure, encrypted infrastructure. Connections are encrypted in transit. We apply industry-standard security practices including access controls and authentication protections.
Chat session data may also be stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security against all possible threats.
4. Third-Party Services
This platform integrates with the following third-party services:
- –Database infrastructure — stores accounts, content, and platform data
- –AI processing infrastructure — powers AI chat and lab tools
- –Stripe — payment processing for patron subscriptions
- –Patreon — alternative patron subscription platform
- –Hosting infrastructure — serves the platform and handles edge delivery
Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for their data practices.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
We use browser localStorage to store session preferences and chat history for continuity. No advertising or tracking cookies are used. Standard session cookies may be set for authentication purposes.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- –Access, review, or request a copy of data associated with your account
- –Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- –Request deletion of your account and associated data
- –Clear your local chat history at any time via browser settings
- –Withdraw consent to data processing where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us via the details in Section 8.
7. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated at any time. The effective date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data: