Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2025
1. Introduction
Populux ("we", "our", or "us") is a card sorting research platform operated at populux.co. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
For Researchers (Account Holders):
- Email address (for account creation and authentication)
- Authentication data when signing in with Google
- Studies, cards, and categories you create
For Participants:
- Card sorting responses and category assignments
- Session identifiers (anonymous)
- Browser user agent (for analytics)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service
- To authenticate your account
- To generate analytics and research insights for study creators
- To improve our platform
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Google (for authentication, if you choose to sign in with Google)
- Service providers who assist in operating our platform
- Law enforcement when required by law
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and regular security updates.
6. Your Rights
You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal data by contacting us. Researchers can delete their account and all associated data from the settings page.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These are necessary for the service to function and cannot be disabled.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@populux.co