Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you use The Crit, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address
- Design files and project descriptions you submit
- Communication preferences
Analytics and Usage Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- General location (city/country level)
- Referral sources
- Random first-party visitor and session identifiers used to connect page, CTA, and submission events
These first-party identifiers are randomly generated. They are not created from your email address, device characteristics, or other fingerprinting data.
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
- Process and analyze your design submissions
- Generate personalized design critiques
- Communicate with you about your submissions
- Provide customer support
Website Improvement
- Analyze website usage patterns
- Improve user experience and features
- Monitor website performance
Data Security and Retention
Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
Data Retention
- Design files and critique records are retained to provide project history, Full Crit access, and revision comparisons unless they are deleted through our retention processes or at your request
- Account information is retained until you request deletion
- Analytics data uses pseudonymous identifiers and is reported in aggregate
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request data portability
Cookies
We use essential browser storage to provide the service and analytics cookies or storage to understand usage patterns. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@thecrit.com.