Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how The Cognitive Clarity Project, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("TCCP," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit The Cognitive Clarity Project website (the "Site").

We are committed to transparency about the limited data we collect and how it is used. This Site is a free educational resource, and we have designed it to collect as little personal information as possible.

2. Information We Collect

a. Newsletter subscriptions. When you subscribe to our newsletter through the Subscribe page or the newsletter sign-up form on the Home page, we collect:

• Your email address (required)
• Your name (optional)

This information is stored in our database and used to send you email notifications when new articles are published.

b. Contact form submissions. When you submit the Contact form, we collect:

• Your name (optional)
• Your email address (required)
• Your message (required)

This information is sent by email to our editorial team and is not stored in a database on the Site. It is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

c. Account information for authorized users. The Site has an administrative area accessible only to authorized users (site administrators and editors). When an authorized user logs in, we collect:

• Email address
• Name
• Role (admin or user)

This information is used to manage access to the Site's content management tools. Most visitors to the Site do not have and do not need an account.

d. Technical data. The Site is hosted on the Base44 platform. When you visit the Site, the hosting platform may automatically collect certain technical data, including:

• Internet protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visit

This technical data is used for site operation, security, and basic analytics. We do not use third-party advertising trackers or advertising networks on this Site.

3. How We Use Information

• Newsletter: To send you email notifications when new articles or research summaries are published. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• Contact form: To respond to your questions, suggestions, or feedback.
• Authorized accounts: To manage administrative access and publish content.
• Technical data: To operate, maintain, and secure the Site.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

The Site uses minimal cookies and local storage:

• Authentication tokens. If you are an authorized user who logs in to the administrative area, an authentication token is stored in your browser to maintain your session. This token is removed when you log out.
• No tracking cookies. The Site does not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.

5. Email Communications

When you subscribe to the newsletter, you will receive email notifications when new articles are published. Each email includes information about the new article, a link to read it on the Site, and an unsubscribe link. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any newsletter email.

The Site does not send unsolicited email to addresses that have not voluntarily subscribed.

6. Third-Party Services

The Site relies on the following third-party services:

• Base44. The Site is hosted on the Base44 platform, which provides website hosting, database storage, email delivery, and authentication. Base44 processes and stores data necessary to operate the Site, including newsletter subscriber records and technical data.
• Google. Authorized administrators may log in using Google OAuth. Google provides authentication services and may collect data in accordance with its own privacy policy.
• GoFundMe. The Site includes a link to a GoFundMe campaign for readers who wish to support the Site financially. If you click this link, you are directed to GoFundMe's website, which is governed by GoFundMe's own privacy policy. TCCP does not collect or process donation information.
• External media. Some images and audio content on the Site are hosted on external content delivery networks (CDNs). These services may log technical data such as IP addresses when you load or play media content.
• External resource links. The Site links to external resources such as ClinicalTrials.gov, patient advocacy organizations, and research databases. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies.

TCCP is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

• Newsletter subscriptions: We retain your email address and name for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we will deactivate your subscription. You may request deletion of your subscriber record at any time by contacting us.
• Contact form submissions: Contact form messages are sent by email and are not stored in a database on the Site. Email retention is managed by the email provider.
• Authorized accounts: Account information is retained for as long as the account is active.

8. Your Choices

• Newsletter: You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any newsletter email. You can also request that we delete your subscriber record by contacting us through the Contact page.
• Contact form: You are not required to provide your name when using the Contact form. Your email and message are used only to respond to your inquiry.
• Cookies: You can clear cookies and local storage in your browser settings at any time. This will log you out of any authenticated session.
• Access and deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us through the Contact page.

9. Security

We and our service providers use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on the Site with the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us through the Contact page on the Site or by email at jennifer@thecognitiveclarityproject.com.