Focus 21 Creations LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates REDTHRED, an AI-powered research platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information about you when you use our service at redthred.ai.
We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly. REDTHRED is funded by user subscriptions and credit purchases — not by advertising. We do not sell your personal data to advertisers or data brokers.
This policy applies to all users of REDTHRED, including free and paid accounts. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
| Data Type | What It Is | When Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Email Address | Your email used for account creation and login | Account registration |
| Password | Stored securely hashed via Supabase Auth — never in plaintext | Account registration |
| Search Queries | Topics you enter as investigation prompts | When you run an investigation |
| Promo Codes | Any promo codes you redeem | During code redemption |
| Data Type | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Investigation Records | The investigations you run, including queries, node data, and timestamps |
| Credit Transactions | A full log of credits earned, spent, and purchased — used for LLC accounting |
| Usage Data | Features used, pages visited, and general interaction patterns |
| Node Discoveries | Which research nodes you were first to discover in the global knowledge web |
| Badge Achievements | Badges earned based on your activity on the platform |
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not use your data for advertising, do not create advertising profiles, and do not share your data with advertising networks.
A core feature of REDTHRED is its global knowledge web — a shared database of research nodes discovered by all users across the platform. Understanding how this works is important for your privacy:
This means that your search queries — while not shared publicly by name — contribute to a shared knowledge base. Do not enter sensitive personal information as search queries.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
We never share your personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or marketing companies.
All payment processing on REDTHRED is handled by Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers, card verification codes, or other sensitive payment details on our servers.
When you make a purchase, the following information is retained by Focus 21 Creations LLC for accounting purposes:
This financial record-keeping is required for the lawful operation of Focus 21 Creations LLC and compliance with applicable tax and business law. Transaction records are retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by US tax law.
For information on how Stripe handles your payment data, please review Stripe's Privacy Policy at stripe.com/privacy.
REDTHRED uses minimal tracking technologies:
You can clear localStorage through your browser settings, which will log you out of REDTHRED and reset your preferences.
We take the security of your data seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures including:
No method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at focus21channel@gmail.com.
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specifically:
When you delete your account, your personal information is removed from active systems. However, anonymized research nodes you contributed may remain in the global knowledge web, and financial records are retained as required by law.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at focus21channel@gmail.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have additional rights under GDPR. If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under CCPA. Please contact us for more information about your specific rights.
REDTHRED is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at focus21channel@gmail.com and we will take steps to delete such information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.