Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Refocus ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website (refocus.co.in) and product (dashboard.refocus.co.in). By using Refocus you agree to this policy.

Information we collect

• Account information: name, email address, and a securely hashed password (or a Google sign-in identifier if you use Google).
• Profile & usage: username, profile photo (if you upload one), focus sessions, session history, and check-in notes.
• Content you create: messages you send to friends and session requests.
• Technical data: device/browser information, approximate location derived from IP, and cookies or similar identifiers.

How we use your information

• To create and operate your account and match you into focus sessions.
• To provide chat, friends, and video-session features.
• To send account and verification emails.
• To understand usage and improve the product (analytics).
• To keep the service secure and prevent abuse.

Cookies

We use cookies for authentication and analytics. Because our marketing site (refocus.co.in) and app (dashboard.refocus.co.in) share sign-in, an authentication cookie is scoped to .refocus.co.in so your session works across both. Analytics cookies help us measure traffic and improve content. You can control cookies in your browser settings; blocking some may affect functionality.

Third-party services

We rely on trusted providers to run Refocus. These may process limited data on our behalf:

• MongoDB Atlas — database hosting
• Google Firebase — Google sign-in
• Daily.co — video sessions
• Resend — transactional email
• Ably — realtime messaging
• Vercel and Cloudflare — hosting
• PostHog and Google Analytics — product/website analytics

Data retention

We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see below).

Your rights

You may access, correct, export, or delete your personal data. Depending on your location (for example under the EU GDPR or India's DPDP Act), you may have additional rights. To exercise any of these, email [email protected].

Children

Refocus is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email [email protected].

This policy is provided for transparency and is not legal advice. For specific compliance needs, consult a qualified professional.