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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Who We Are

BiasFilter is operated by BWGELA, a company registered in England and Wales. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data. Although we are a United Kingdom company, our service is used by people around the world, and we handle personal data in line with the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR, and comparable data protection laws. You can reach us at any time atadmin@bwgela.com.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Email address (required for account creation and password recovery)
  • Username (chosen by you for identification)
  • Full name (optional)

Usage Data:

  • Text content you submit for bias analysis
  • Bias scan history and results
  • Resistance score and progress metrics
  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Device and browser information

Donation Data:

  • If you make a donation, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not see or store your full card details.
  • We retain a record of the donation amount, frequency, and confirmation reference.

Analytics Data:

  • If you consent to analytics cookies, we collect privacy-friendly usage data through PostHog (for example, pages viewed and features used). No analytics data is collected until you accept.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the BiasFilter service
  • Analyse text content for cognitive biases using AI technology
  • Track your progress and calculate resistance scores
  • Send password reset emails when requested
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. AI Analysis and Data Processing

Text content you submit for analysis is processed by our AI system (powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini) to identify cognitive biases. This processing is performed securely and the results are stored in your account for progress tracking. We do not share your specific text content with third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard bcrypt hashing
  • Data is stored securely in MongoDB databases
  • All API communications use HTTPS encryption
  • Access to user data is strictly limited to authorised personnel
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

  • Account information: Until you delete your account
  • Scan history: 30 days for active display, longer for progress tracking
  • Password reset tokens: 1 hour (then automatically deleted)
  • Usage analytics: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

6. Third-Party Services

BiasFilter integrates with the following third-party services:

  • OpenAI: AI text analysis for bias detection (United States)
  • PostHog: Product analytics, only after you consent to analytics cookies (European Union)
  • Stripe: Secure payment processing for donations (United States and worldwide)
  • SendGrid: Email delivery for password reset notifications
  • Emergent Integrations: AI service management and billing

These services have their own privacy policies which govern their use of your data, and act as our data processors under appropriate contractual safeguards.

7. Cookies and Tracking

BiasFilter uses essential cookies for authentication and session management, and localStorage to maintain your login state. Non-essential analytics cookies (PostHog) are only set after you give consent through our cookie banner, and you can change your choice at any time using the Cookie Preferences link in the footer. For detailed information, please see our Cookies Policy.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Object to automated decision-making

The lawful bases we rely on include your consent (for analytics and marketing), the performance of a contract (to provide the service you request), and our legitimate interests (to keep the service secure and to improve it).

To exercise any of these rights, use the form below, email us atadmin@bwgela.com, or, if you hold an account, delete it directly from your Account Settings. If you are in the United Kingdom you may also complain to the Information Commissioners Office (ico.org.uk); if you are in the European Union you may complain to your local data protection authority.

9. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United Kingdom and serve users worldwide. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, where some of our processors (OpenAI and Stripe) operate. Our analytics provider, PostHog, stores data within the European Union. Where personal data leaves the UK or the European Economic Area, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, and, where applicable, the EU-US and UK-US Data Privacy Framework. You can request details of these safeguards by contacting us at admin@bwgela.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of BiasFilter constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:admin@bwgela.com