The Splitting Axe

Privacy Policy for Splitting Axe

Effective Date: February 13, 2026
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Splitting Axe (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Splitting Axe website and application (collectively, the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our Services.

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Password (stored in hashed form by our authentication provider; we do not store plaintext passwords)
  • Account profile information you choose to provide
  • Messages, notes, forms, and other content you submit in the app
  • Customer support communications

B. Authentication and Sign-In Data

If you sign in using Google or another third-party login provider, we may receive:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Profile image (if permitted)
  • Provider-specific account ID/token metadata needed to authenticate you

C. Usage and Device Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type, app version, operating system, device identifiers
  • Log files, crash reports, diagnostics
  • Pages/screens viewed, actions taken, referring URLs, and timestamps

D. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve performance and functionality
  • Analyze traffic and usage trends

You can control cookies through browser settings, but some features may stop working properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Services
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Authenticate users and secure accounts
  • Deliver requested features and content
  • Respond to support requests
  • Improve product performance, usability, and reliability
  • Monitor, detect, and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send service-related notices (for example: password reset, policy updates, security alerts)

If we send marketing emails, we will provide an unsubscribe option where legally required.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: With vendors who help us run the Services (hosting, analytics, authentication, email delivery, error monitoring, support tools), under contractual confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or other valid legal process.
  • Safety and Rights: To protect the rights, property, and safety of Splitting Axe, users, or others.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or sale of assets.
  • With Your Direction: When you explicitly request or authorize sharing.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide the Services
  • Maintain security and fraud-prevention records
  • Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When no longer needed, data is deleted, anonymized, or securely archived according to applicable law.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To make a privacy request, contact us at the email listed in Section 12.

6. Account Security

You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.
If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under the minimum age required in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

If you believe a child provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access the Services from outside the country where our servers or providers are located, your information may be transferred across borders. We take steps intended to ensure appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may include links to third-party sites, integrations, or login providers. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not ours. Review those policies before sharing data.

10. AI Features and User Content (If Enabled)

If Splitting Axe provides AI-assisted features:

  • Inputs you submit (prompts, text, or related content) may be processed to generate outputs.
  • We may use logs and metadata to operate, debug, and improve feature quality and safety.
  • We do not use your private content for unrelated purposes except as disclosed in this policy or with your consent.
  • Do not submit highly sensitive personal information unless necessary.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and provide notice as required by law.

Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or privacy requests, contact:

Splitting Axe
Email: privacy@splittingaxe.org
Website: https://www.splittingaxe.org