Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect: email address, name (optional), and authentication credentials through our identity provider (Clerk). This enables account access and recovery.

Profile Data

Information you voluntarily provide including: bio, skills, interests, goals, and professional background. You control the visibility of each data point.

Relationship Data

Connections you create with other citizens, including relationship type, strength scores, and interaction history. This data is used for coordination recommendations.

Activity Data

Participation records, contributions, governance votes, and agent interactions. This data informs your standing tier and trust score within the network.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Identity Verification: Issuing and maintaining your RISA
• Coordination: Connecting you with relevant people and opportunities
• Trust Scoring: Calculating standing based on verifiable participation
• AI Assistance: Powering agent suggestions and recommendations
• Governance: Enabling voting and proposal participation
• Communication: Sending essential service notifications

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Period. We share data only in these circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share with other citizens or ventures
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate the Service (hosting, payments, email)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Network Operations: Aggregated, anonymized data for network health metrics

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• TLS 1.3 encryption for all data transmission
• AES-256 encryption for stored data
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls and audit logging

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@rhiz.network

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising trackers or sell data to third-party advertisers. Analytics are privacy-preserving and do not track individuals across sites.

7. AI and Automated Processing

Our AI agents process your data to provide coordination suggestions, relationship insights, and personalized recommendations. You can adjust agent preferences or disable AI suggestions in your settings. AI does not make decisions about your rights or access without human review.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, personal data is removed within 30 days. Anonymized contribution records may be retained for network integrity. Dormant accounts are preserved but may be purged after 3 years of inactivity with prior notice.

9. International Transfers

Data may be processed in countries other than your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards through Standard Contractual Clauses and equivalent mechanisms for international data transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Rhiz is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email and in-app notification at least 14 days before taking effect.

12. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights: