WHETSTONE Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 5, 2025

Below is a clean, credible, no-bullshit Privacy Policy that fits Whetstone’s brand. It’s serious, restrained, and defensible. You can publish this as-is.

Whetstone exists to deliver clarity, not extract data. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to operate and improve Whetstone.

Information you provide

  • We do not require account creation. If accounts are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

  • Responses submitted through assessments or tools

  • Communications you send to us directly

Information collected automatically

  • Device and browser information

  • Usage data such as pages viewed, features used, and session duration

  • Basic, aggregated analytics used solely to understand feature usage and improve performance.

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you explicitly provide it.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Deliver assessments, tools, and history tracking

  • Improve accuracy, performance, and user experience

  • Maintain security and prevent abuse

  • Communicate service-related updates

We do not sell your data. Period.

3. Assessments, Tools, and History Data

Assessment results, tool outputs, and historical records are treated as private analytical data.

  • Used solely to provide functionality and continuity

  • Not shared with third parties for advertising

  • Not used to train external models without consent

  • Some assessments and tools generate outputs using artificial intelligence. These outputs are generated in real time, are not stored beyond normal application functionality, and are not used to train third-party models.

You remain the owner of your data.

4. Data Sharing

We share data only when required to operate the platform:

  • Infrastructure and hosting providers

  • Analytics services (aggregated and anonymized where possible)

  • Legal or regulatory requirements

We do not share personal data for marketing, resale, or profiling.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission

  • Secure storage practices

  • Access controls and monitoring

No system is invulnerable, but we take security seriously and act accordingly.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the service

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of locally stored data or any data associated with your use of the app.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Object to certain processing activities

Requests can be submitted using the contact information below.

8. Third-Party Links

Whetstone may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Read their policies before engaging.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the platform evolves. Material changes will be communicated clearly. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests:

Email: contractahit at yourhitman.com

Website: https://www.yourhitman.com/apps

Bottom line:

Whetstone is built to sharpen judgment, not harvest users. We collect the minimum, protect it aggressively, and never trade trust for convenience.