Belief Systems – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Belief Systems (“Belief Systems,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses information when you access or use our website, indices, analytics, data products, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Who We Are

The Services are operated by True Craft Ventures LLC, an Oregon limited liability company doing business as Belief Systems. Belief Systems may assign this Privacy Policy to any affiliate, successor, or acquiring entity without prior notice.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily submit, including through forms, questionnaires, or communications, such as:

Full name
Email address
Contact information
Organization and role, where you provide them (for example in data-access or licensing requests)
Responses to questionnaires or expressions of interest

Submission of this information is voluntary, but may be required to access certain features, such as API or data-licensing arrangements.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Services, we may automatically collect information such as:

IP address
Device type, browser type, and operating system
Pages viewed and interaction data
Approximate geographic location (e.g., city or region)
Log files and system metadata

This information is collected through standard logging, analytics, and security tools.

3. Analytics and Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to operate and improve the Services, including:

Vercel (website hosting and analytics)
Google Analytics
PostHog
Railway (backend infrastructure)
Database and monitoring providers

These providers may process information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies. Belief Systems does not control how third parties process data once shared with them.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Belief Systems does not intentionally deploy first-party cookies for advertising or profiling purposes.

However, third-party services we use may employ cookies or similar technologies as part of their standard operations. You may control cookies through your browser settings.

5. How We Use Information

We use information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Services
Respond to inquiries and communications
Administer data-access and licensing arrangements
Monitor usage, performance, and security
Enforce our Terms of Service and Disclosures
Comply with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements

We do not use personal information for automated decision-making or profiling for marketing purposes.

6. Data Storage and Security

Website infrastructure is hosted by Vercel
Backend systems are hosted by Railway
Databases and operational systems use industry-standard tooling, with encryption of sensitive information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and regulators as required by applicable law.

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information:

With service providers operating the Services
With professional advisors (such as legal and accounting providers) and regulators, where required
To comply with legal obligations or requests
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Belief Systems or others
In connection with a business transfer, merger, or restructuring

8. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. International Users

The Services are operated from the United States. If you access the Services from outside the U.S., you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

10. Your Privacy Rights

If you are located in the EEA, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data, subject to legal and operational limitations.

10.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents may have the right to request disclosure or deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions. Belief Systems does not sell personal information and does not discriminate for exercising privacy rights.

10.3 How to Make a Request

To exercise any of these rights, email contact@beliefsystems.xyz with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity before responding, and we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. Information we are required to retain for legal or recordkeeping obligations may be exempt from deletion.

11. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Records of discontinued programs and features are retained where recordkeeping, audit, or legal obligations require it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by revising the “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

True Craft Ventures LLC d/b/a Belief Systems Email: contact@beliefsystems.xyz