Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Canopticon (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website canopticon.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Date and time of visits
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Authentication Data
If you access the administrative dashboard, we collect login credentials (email and password) for authentication purposes. Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the Service
- Improve and optimize the Service
- Understand how visitors use the Service
- Authenticate authorized users
- Protect against unauthorized access or misuse
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data:
- Vercel — Hosting and deployment platform
- Anthropic (Claude) — AI content generation
- Perplexity — Web search and research
- Unsplash — Stock photography
- OpenAI (DALL-E) — AI image generation
- X (Twitter) — Social media distribution
Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing their use of data. We encourage you to review their respective policies.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers provided by our hosting provider. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics data may be retained in aggregate form indefinitely.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict processing of your information
- Data portability
Canadian residents have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada, including the United States, where our third-party service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at the information provided on our website.