Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 22, 2026

Quick summary: WhutNext is privacy-first. We collect minimal data and use no tracking cookies or ads.

1. Introduction

WhutNext ("we," "our," or "us") operates the WhutNext platform, a decision-making and scenario exploration tool. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account information

  • Email address (for account creation and authentication)
  • Phone number (only if you choose to sign in using phone/SMS verification)
  • Display name (optional)
  • Authentication tokens from Google Sign-In (if used)

2.2 Usage data

  • Scenario progress and choices made
  • User preferences and settings
  • Basic technical information (browser type, device type)

2.3 Data we do NOT collect

  • We do not use tracking cookies or analytics cookies
  • We do not collect personal information for advertising purposes
  • We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service operations

  • Providing and maintaining the WhutNext platform
  • Authenticating your account and ensuring security, including sending a one-time verification code by SMS if you sign in with a phone number
  • Saving your progress and preferences

3.2 Communication

  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Sending important account or service updates

3.3 Service improvement

  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our platform
  • Debugging technical issues
  • Developing new features and scenarios

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

  • Contract performance: to provide the WhutNext service
  • Legitimate interest: to improve our service and ensure security

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-party service providers

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform:

  • Firebase / Google Cloud: database hosting, authentication, and delivery of SMS verification codes if you sign in with a phone number
  • Google: authentication services (Google Sign-In)

5.2 Legal requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.

5.3 No sale of data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Port your data to another service

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 12.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Secure data processing agreements with service providers

8. Data Retention

8.1 Account data

We retain your account information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

8.2 Deletion requests

Upon request, we will delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States, where our servers and service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

WhutNext is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

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 our website
  • Sending an email notification (if you have an account)

12. Contact Information

Data protection officer / privacy contact

Privacy: privacy@whutnext.com
General: whutup@whutnext.com
Mail: WhutNext Privacy Team, PO Box 1354, Angel Fire, NM 87710
Response: We respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

13. State-Specific Rights

13.1 California residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

13.2 European residents (GDPR)

European residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and governs your use of WhutNext.