Privacy Policy

Introduction

Ground ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Ground API and MCP server at ground.fyi. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• API request counts and timestamps (for rate limiting)
• IP addresses (for security and abuse prevention)
• User agent strings

OAuth Connections

When you connect Ground to AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini), we store:

• OAuth tokens (encrypted)
• The AI platform you connected from
• Scope of permissions granted

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Ground API service
• Authenticate your API requests
• Enforce rate limits and prevent abuse
• Send service-related communications (e.g., security alerts)
• Improve our services

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Hosting (Render), database (Neon), payment processing (Stripe)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Usage logs are retained for 30 days. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• OAuth 2.0 with PKCE for AI assistant connections
• Regular security reviews

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Revoke OAuth connections

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our service.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@ground.fyi.