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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 30, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use our service:

  • Account Information: Email address when you sign up.
  • Reading Data: Questions you ask and hexagram readings you receive. This data is stored to provide your reading history and journal.
  • Usage Data: We use PostHog and Google Analytics to understand how our service is used. This includes page views, feature usage, and device information. Analytics cookies are only activated after you accept the cookie banner.
  • Email Addresses: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email for communication purposes only.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our I Ching Oracle service
  • To maintain your reading journal and account
  • To process payments (handled by our payment provider — we never see your card details)
  • To send service-related emails (account confirmation, reading receipts)
  • To send newsletter emails (only if you opted in)
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve the service

3. How We Protect Your Data

All data is encrypted in transit (TLS). Your data is stored in a dedicated PostgreSQL database on our own secured server, with network access restricted to the application. Authentication uses email-based sign-in links with industry-standard security practices (single-use, short-lived sign-in tokens and encrypted session cookies).

4. Third-Party Services

  • Self-hosted PostgreSQL: Database hosting on our own secured server
  • Vercel: Application hosting and privacy-friendly site analytics (global)
  • PostHog: Product analytics (USA)
  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analytics (USA)
  • Creem: Payment processing — your card details never touch our servers

5. Your Questions Are Private

The questions you ask during a reading are stored only to provide your reading history. They are never shared with third parties, used for advertising, or accessed by staff except to resolve technical issues with your explicit permission.

6. Data Retention

Your reading data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. With your consent, we also use analytics cookies (PostHog and Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns. You can opt out of analytics cookies using the cookie banner on your first visit.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact: privacy@ichingpath.com