Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Thomas J. R. Barker ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the TJRB Forensic Content Engine™ ("Service").

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (for account creation and communication)
• Name (for licence documentation)
• Password (stored securely hashed, never in plain text)

Payment Information

• Payments are processed securely by Stripe
• We do not store your full credit card details
• We receive confirmation of payment status from Stripe

Data You Upload

• LinkedIn data export files (Shares.csv, etc.)
• Optional metrics data files
• This data is processed to generate your analysis

Usage Data

• Engine run history (dates, completion status)
• Basic analytics (number of posts processed)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Process your payments
• Generate your analysis deliverables
• Send transactional emails (receipts, access confirmations)
• Provide customer support if needed
• Improve the Service

3. Data Storage and Security

• Account data is stored in a secure PostgreSQL database
• Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
• Uploaded files are processed and stored temporarily for download
• Analysis outputs are retained for your access during your licence period
• Data is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure (Render)

4. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• Uploaded files: Processed and may be deleted after analysis completion
• Analysis outputs: Available for download during your licence period
• Payment records: Retained as required for accounting and legal purposes

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
• Render: Cloud hosting infrastructure
• Anthropic: AI model provider for analysis (data not stored by Anthropic)

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Cookies

The Service uses minimal cookies required for:

• Authentication (keeping you logged in)
• Security (CSRF protection)

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact:

Thomas J. R. Barker
TJRB Forensic Content Engine™
Email: Contact via LinkedIn or Substack