Common Ground Challenge (“CGC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what we do — and do not — retain.

Plain English Summary Here’s the simple version:

• We collect only what we need to run the platform.

• In sandbox mode, we store only your signup information.

• In beta mode, conversations may be transcribed temporarily to guide the session — but transcripts and audio are not kept.

• We do not sell your data.

• We do not share private conversations publicly.

• We do not share your personal account information with your challenge partner (the person you are paired with for a session).

• You can request deletion of your account at any time. Common Ground Challenge is built around trust.

Protecting your privacy is part of that foundation.

Here are the details

1. Information We Collect

A. Account Information When you sign up, we may collect:

• Email address

• Responses to matching questions

• Optional notes or comments you provide This information is used to create and manage your account and facilitate participant matching.

B. Sandbox Mode

• No conversation recordings are stored. • No transcripts are retained.

• No session content is saved. Only account signup information (as described above) is maintained.

C. Beta Mode

• AI may temporarily process and transcribe conversation rounds to facilitate structured interaction.

• Transcriptions are not stored after the session concludes.

• Audio recordings are not retained. We may retain limited structured session data such as:

• Date of participation • Whether common ground was reached

• Basic partner feedback

• Non-content session metrics This data does not include any conversation transcripts or audio recordings.

2. How We Use Information

• Operate and maintain the platform

• Facilitate structured sessions

• Improve the user experience

• Analyze anonymized usage trends

• Communicate important updates We do not use private session content for marketing purposes.

3. What We Do Not Do

• Sell personal information

• Share private session content publicly

• Retain full conversation transcripts

• Share your personal account information with your challenge partner (the person you are paired with for a session) Common Ground Challenge is designed to foster thoughtful dialogue. Protecting private exchange is central to that mission.

4. Data Storage and Security

We store account data using secure third-party service providers and apply reasonable administrative safeguards. Access to stored data is limited to operational needs. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

5. Your Rights

• Request deletion of your account

• Request access to the information associated with your account

• Opt out of non-essential communications To make a request, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the platform evolves. If material changes are made, we will update the effective date accordingly.