Privacy Policy

At ClutchState, your privacy isn't a feature — it's a default. We don't collect what we don't need, and we're transparent about what we do track to make the experience better for everyone.

1. What We Don't Collect

You won't find:

  • Account logins
  • Email spam
  • Payment info
  • Creepy tracking scripts

You can browse the entire site anonymously — no friction, no friction.

2. What We Do Track (and Why)

We use PostHog, a privacy-first analytics platform, to understand how people use ClutchState so we can keep making it better. But here's the key: we only track after you give explicit consent.

Analytics Data (Only With Your Consent)

When you accept our analytics consent banner, we collect:

  • Which pages you visit and how you navigate
  • Device and browser information (for compatibility)
  • Session recordings (anonymized interactions to improve UX)
  • Performance metrics (page load times, errors)
  • Feature usage patterns

What We Don't Track

  • No IP addresses — we disable geolocation tracking
  • No personal information — no emails, names, or contact details
  • No sensitive form inputs — all form fields are masked in recordings
  • No cross-site tracking — data stays within ClutchState

GDPR & Privacy Compliance

Our analytics setup is designed for full GDPR compliance:

  • Respects "Do Not Track" browser settings
  • Only initializes after explicit consent
  • Automatically sanitizes any potential PII from data
  • Stores consent decisions locally in your browser
  • Data is processed in accordance with PostHog's GDPR compliance

You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or declining the consent banner if it reappears.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We use minimal local storage to remember your analytics consent choice — that's it. No tracking cookies, no retargeting, no "personalized" ads.

What's Stored Locally

  • Cookie Consent — whether you've accepted or declined analytics
  • Consent Date — when you made your choice (for our records)

This data stays in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear it anytime through your browser settings.

4. Embedded Content

We may embed content from platforms like YouTube. When you interact with that content, those platforms may collect data — ClutchState doesn't control that.

If you're curious or cautious, check the privacy settings on the platforms themselves.

5. What Might Change (Future-Proofing)

We're building for growth, so future features may include:

  • Contact or feedback forms
  • Email newsletters
  • Social sharing buttons
  • More embedded content

If we ask for your email in the future, it'll be with your consent — and used with respect. No selling, no renting, no shady business.

We'll update this policy if those features go live.

6. Data Sharing

Short answer: We don't.
No selling. No trading. No third-party advertisers.

Analytics data is stored securely and used strictly to improve ClutchState.

7. Security

This site is encrypted via HTTPS. Any data you share (now or later) is protected by industry-standard security practices.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & Beyond)

You're in complete control of your data. You have the right to:

  • Access — ask what analytics data we've collected about your visits
  • Delete — request we remove any data associated with your sessions
  • Withdraw Consent — change your mind about analytics tracking anytime
  • Data Portability — get a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object — opt out of any current or future data processing

Since our analytics are anonymized and consent-based, most requests can be handled by simply clearing your browser's local storage. For specific data requests, contact us and we'll work with PostHog to fulfill your request promptly.

9. Updates

If this policy changes, you'll see it here — no buried fine print. We believe transparency earns trust.

Effective Date: August 5, 2025