Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 8, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Sleuth ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our medical research monitoring service (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

• Account information: your email address and an encrypted password when you register.
• Health interests you choose to track: the diseases or conditions you ask Sleuth to monitor. You provide this voluntarily so we can deliver relevant research alerts.
• Notification preferences: your alert settings and email delivery status.
• Payment information: subscription status and billing identifiers. Card details are handled directly by our payment processor and are never stored on our servers.
• Usage data: basic technical information such as log data needed to operate and secure the Service.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Service and your account.
• To monitor medical research sources and send you cure alerts and research updates for the conditions you track.
• To process subscription payments and manage billing.
• To send transactional emails such as verification, alerts, and account notices.
• To secure, troubleshoot, and improve the Service.

Third-Party Service Providers

We share limited information with trusted providers solely to operate the Service:

• Stripe — processes subscription payments. Your payment card details are provided directly to Stripe.
• OpenAI — powers the AI analysis of medical research content, including the conditions you track.
• SendGrid — delivers our transactional and alert emails to your inbox.

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us.

Your Choices

• You can update your tracked conditions and notification preferences in your account settings at any time.
• You can unsubscribe from emails using the link in any message or in your settings.
• You can request access to or deletion of your data by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date above when we do.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at privacy@sleuth.health.