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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 7, 2026

1. Who We Are

The Black Swan Lab ("we", "our", "us") operates the website theblackswanlab.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our platform.

2. Data We Collect

  • →Account data: Name, email address, and authentication credentials provided when you create an account via Clerk.
  • →Payment data: Billing information processed securely by Stripe. We never store your card details directly.
  • →Email address: If you subscribe to the Sunday Deep Dive newsletter, your email is stored in our Resend audience.
  • →Usage data: Anonymous analytics on how you interact with the stress-test tool (no personally identifiable information).

3. How We Use Your Data

  • →To provide and maintain the platform and your account
  • →To process subscription payments via Stripe
  • →To send the Sunday Deep Dive newsletter (only if you subscribed)
  • →To unlock premium features after a successful subscription
  • →To respond to support requests

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party processors, each with their own privacy policy:

Clerk

Authentication & user management

clerk.com/privacy

Stripe

Payment processing

stripe.com/privacy

Resend

Transactional & newsletter email

resend.com/privacy

5. Data Retention

Account data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data is removed within 30 days. Payment records may be retained longer where required by law. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy law (GDPR / CCPA) you have the right to:

  • →Access the personal data we hold about you
  • →Request correction of inaccurate data
  • →Request deletion of your data
  • →Object to or restrict processing
  • →Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@theblackswanlab.com.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication (via Clerk) and session management. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect platform functionality.

8. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, email us at hello@theblackswanlab.com.

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