privacy policy

1. introduction

   at in-house.com, referred to as in-house, we, or us, the privacy, data security, and integrity of our users are paramount. we are committed to safeguarding your personal data and exceeding industry privacy standards. our privacy policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you decide to share and to help you make informed decisions when using our website (the site). by using the site, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this privacy policy. we operate in compliance with u.s. laws, including the california consumer privacy act (ccpa) and the general data protection regulation (gdpr) as applicable. users located in the european union or other regions with laws governing data collection and use should note that they are transferring their data to the united states, which may have different data protection laws than their country of residence. by providing your personal information, you consent to its transfer to and processing in the united states.

   if you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at contact@in-house.com.

   last revised: august 23, 2024. this privacy policy is effective immediately for users registering accounts after that date.

2. collection of personal information and usage of accounts for site users

   due to the confidential and decentralized nature of our platform, we collect only mandatory user information per legal jurisdiction. instead of user accounts, we use browser cookies to maintain user sessions, ensuring privacy while allowing discreet user functionality. account information: we do not require or retain personal user information such as general user names, emails, or other identifying data. we require only information required to personalize your experience, track usage of unique users, provide behavioral and collective feedback to businesses and clients, display relevant advertising, provide customer support, message you, back up our systems and allow for disaster recovery, enhance the security of the platform and comply with legal obligations. knowledge-based verification: users verify their insider status through knowledge-based security questions (u.s. patent no. 8,904,502) that the community votes on. this ensures only verified members can access specific content while maintaining complete anonymity. cookies and site activity: we use cookies to manage sessions and preferences. we may collect information about your use of the site, such as your ip address (encrypted for privacy), browser type, device type, and activity logs. this data is used to improve site functionality, enhance security, and comply with legal obligations per jurisdiction.

3. use of personal data collected

   any and all data collected is used to provide and improve the site’s functionality, personalize your experience, and ensure security but will never be sold to or shared with any third party unless for research and analysis . we use encrypted ip addresses to maintain user anonymity while enabling law enforcement to trace ip addresses through isps —only if required by law.

4. disclosure of personal data to third parties

   in-house.com does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. however, we may disclose information in the following situations:

   legal compliance: we may disclose information if required by law or to comply with legal processes, such as a subpoena or court order.

   business transfers: if in-house is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the acquiring party under the same privacy terms.

   aggregated data: we may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with third parties for research and analytics purposes.

5. controlling your personal data

   users maintain control over their information through their browser settings. you can decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of the site.

6. data retention and account termination

   since we do not maintain personal accounts, data retention is minimal. session data is retained only as long as necessary for operational purposes and is automatically deleted thereafter.

7. security measures and communicating with minklist

   we use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure socket layer (ssl) technology, to protect data transmission and storage. we are not responsible for security breaches beyond our control. for sensitive matters, users can contact us via email at contact@in-house.com.

8. access to and ability to correct personal data; data retention

   as we do not store personally identifiable information, users cannot access or correct personal data. all user interactions are anonymous, and no personal data is retained beyond session data

9. right to change privacy policy

   we reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. any changes will be posted on this page, and users are encouraged to review the policy periodically. material changes will be communicated via the site before taking effect.

10. children

    the site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. if we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.