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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 12, 2026

This policy explains what data Clash collects, why, and what you can do about it.

1. What we collect

Account data. When you sign in with LinkedIn, we receive your name, headline, profile photo, and public profile URL.

Content. Theses, posts, votes, and other content you submit to the Service.

Usage data. Pages visited, actions taken, device and browser info, IP address, and timestamps.

2. Why we collect it

3. Legal basis (EEA/UK)

We rely on (a) the contract to deliver the Service, (b) our legitimate interest in running and improving Clash, and (c) your consent for optional features.

4. Who we share data with

Other Clash users see the content you publish (theses, posts, public profile fields). We share data with vendors who help us operate the Service — hosting, email, analytics — under contracts that require them to protect it. We do not sell your personal data.

5. AI processing

Theses, posts, and matchup content are processed by large language models to generate ratings and Clash outputs. Prompts and responses are stored for debugging and quality review.

6. Retention

We keep your account and content while your account is active. After deletion, we may retain limited records for legal, audit, or abuse-prevention purposes.

7. Your rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data through our contact form. EEA/UK and California residents have additional rights under GDPR/CCPA, including the right to object to processing.

8. Cookies and storage

We use cookies and local storage to keep you signed in and remember preferences. Analytics cookies are used to measure usage in aggregate.

9. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards, but no system is perfectly secure. Report security issues through our contact form.

10. International transfers

Clash is hosted on infrastructure in the United States and the European Union. By using the Service you understand your data may be processed in those regions.

11. Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced via the Service or by email.

12. Contact

Questions about your data: use our contact form.