Compliance
Our commitment to data protection and regulatory compliance
Last updated: November 2025
GDPR Compliance
HalfThought is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. We respect your privacy rights and provide you with control over your personal data.
- Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data at any time
- Right to Rectification: You can update or correct your personal information
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Data Portability: You can export your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal data
Data Processing
We process your personal data only for the purposes of providing our services:
- To deliver AI coaching services via SMS and WhatsApp
- To send reminders at times you specify
- To manage your preferences and timezone settings
- To improve our services and user experience
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share data with service providers necessary to deliver our services (e.g., Telnyx, Twilio) under strict contractual agreements.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you opt out or delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data in accordance with our data retention policies.
For local-first tools, you have full control over your data retention on your device.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored in servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We use service providers that comply with international data protection standards and maintain appropriate certifications.
Children's Privacy
HalfThought is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at hello@halfthought.com.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at hello@halfthought.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by law.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns.