Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LightNet (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by Wisdom Age Metaverse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization doing business as LightNet. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website at www.lightnet.org and related services (the “Platform”).

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. If you sign in using a third-party service (such as Google or Facebook), we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from that provider.

Profile Information

You may optionally provide additional profile details such as a biography, location, avatar image, website URL, and social media links.

Research & Experiment Data

When you participate in Curiosity Labs, we collect the experiment logs and research data you submit. This data is used to generate aggregate visualizations (Leap Maps) and advance consciousness research. Your individual experiment entries are associated with your account.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit the Platform, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URL.

Payment Information

If you make a donation or purchase a subscription, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number. Stripe's privacy policy governs the handling of your payment information.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To provide and improve the Platform and its features
• To generate aggregate, anonymized research visualizations (Leap Maps)
• To process donations and subscriptions
• To send you service-related communications (account verification, security alerts, updates)
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or abuse

4. Data Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the Platform, including Supabase (database and authentication), Vercel (hosting), Stripe (payments), and Resend (email delivery).
• Aggregate Research Data: Experiment data may be presented in aggregate, anonymized form through Leap Maps and research publications. Individual data is never shared without your consent.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Third-Party Authentication

You may sign in using Google or Facebook. When you do, we receive limited profile information as permitted by your settings with those providers. We do not access your contacts, post on your behalf, or collect information beyond what is needed for authentication. Please review the privacy policies of Google and Facebook for more information.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to manage your authentication session and keep you signed in. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. We may use analytics tools to understand general usage patterns.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), row-level security on our database, and secure authentication protocols. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account information and experiment data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal information will be removed. Anonymized, aggregate research data may be retained indefinitely for scientific purposes.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: