Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 7, 2026

Better Workspaces ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Better Workspaces collaboration platform, including our website, API, and desktop application (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use the Service.

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Who we are

Service name: Better Workspaces

Contact: privacy@betterworkspaces.dev

Legal entity: Better Workspaces (India)

If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us at the email above.

2. Information we collect

We collect information in the following categories:

2.1 Account and identity information

When you register, we collect:

Name and email address
Password (stored in hashed form; we never store plain-text passwords)
Email verification status
Optional profile image

We use Better Auth for authentication. Sign-up is currently email and password only (OAuth providers may be added later).

2.2 Session and security information

When you sign in, we create a session and may store:

Session token in an HttpOnly cookie named bw.session_token (or similar, prefixed with bw)
IP address and browser user agent associated with your session
Session data in our primary database and in Cloudflare KV for performance

We may also record audit logs of certain workspace actions (for example, invitations and administrative changes).

2.3 User-generated content and workspace data

When you use the Service, we store content you and your teammates create, including:

Messages in channels, direct messages (DMs), and threads
Reactions, mentions, and replies
Files you upload (metadata in our database; file contents in Cloudflare R2)
Canvases (collaborative drawings) and boards (task/kanban data)
Workspace, team, space, and channel membership and settings
Notifications and your notification preferences
Invite and join-request activity

Workspace administrators may access and moderate content within workspaces they manage, subject to their role and permissions.

2.4 Device, push notification, and local data

Web push notifications: If you opt in, we use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to deliver push notifications. We store a device push token, platform type, and last-used timestamp. The Firebase JavaScript SDK is used only for token registration — not for authentication or analytics.

Local persistence (web): To improve performance and offline resilience, the web app may store workspace data in your browser's IndexedDB and limited keys in localStorage / sessionStorage (for example, theme preference, last workspace, and push token references).

Desktop app: Our Tauri desktop application stores a local encrypted copy of workspace data on your device using your operating system's keychain for encryption keys.

Navigation state: We store per-user navigation preferences (last workspace, space, and channel) in Cloudflare D1 so your place in the app can be restored across sessions. This state may persist across sign-out and sign-in by design.

2.5 Realtime and presence data

When you are active in a workspace, we process ephemeral realtime data via Cloudflare Durable Objects, including:

WebSocket connections for live message delivery
Typing indicators
Online, away, or offline presence within a space

This data is transient and used to power live collaboration features.

2.6 Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Cookie / storage	Purpose
`bw.session_token` (HttpOnly)	Keeps you signed in securely
`sidebar_state`	Remembers UI sidebar open/closed preference (7-day max-age)
Theme and `bw:`-prefixed keys	UI preferences and client-side state

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. When observability is enabled in a deployment, we use Cloudflare Web Analytics for aggregate page views and performance on our web app and marketing site, and Cloudflare Analytics Engine (via our own API) for privacy-conscious product events such as sign-in and workspace creation. Client and server errors are logged through our API and Cloudflare Workers observability — not sent to external error vendors like Sentry. Neither pipeline receives your message content. Product analytics correlates signed-in users using a one-way hash of an internal id — not your email or display name. When these features are not configured, we do not deploy third-party analytics or measurement tools (such as Google Analytics) in our application.

2.7 Information we do not intentionally collect

We do not knowingly collect sensitive categories of personal data (such as health, biometric, or financial information) unless you voluntarily include them in user-generated content.

3. How we use your information

We use collected information to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
Authenticate you and manage your account and sessions
Deliver messages, files, notifications, and realtime updates
Send transactional emails (verification, password reset, invitations, and notification digests) via Cloudflare Email
Enforce our Terms of Service, acceptable use rules, and workspace policies
Protect the security and integrity of the Service
Comply with legal obligations
Improve reliability and fix bugs (using operational logs, not third-party analytics)

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal basis for processing (EEA/UK users)

If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process your data on the following bases:

Purpose	Legal basis
Providing the Service you signed up for	Performance of a contract
Security, fraud prevention, and abuse enforcement	Legitimate interests
Transactional communications	Performance of a contract / legitimate interests
Optional push notifications	Consent (you can disable them in your browser or device settings)
Legal compliance	Legal obligation

You may withdraw consent for optional processing (such as push notifications) without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

5. How we share information

We share information only as described below:

5.1 With your workspace

Content you post in a workspace is visible to members according to channel visibility, space permissions, and workspace roles. Direct messages are visible to participants only. Private channels are visible to invited members.

5.2 Service providers (processors)

We use trusted providers to run the Service:

Provider	Role
Cloudflare	Hosting (Workers, Pages), object storage (R2), edge databases (D1), session cache (KV), Durable Objects, email delivery, and optional Access protection for internal admin tools
Neon (or equivalent Postgres host)	Primary application database
Google Firebase	Push notification delivery (FCM) only

These providers process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards.

5.3 Legal requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or the integrity of the Service.

5.4 Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Data retention

We retain information for as long as needed to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes in this policy:

Account data is kept while your account is active
User-generated content is retained according to workspace settings and soft-delete policies; deleted content may be purged after a reasonable period
Sessions expire automatically and inactive sessions are removed
Push tokens are removed when you sign out, disable notifications, or when they become invalid
Audit logs are retained for security and compliance for a limited period
D1 navigation state may persist until overwritten or deleted

When you delete your account (where available), we will delete or anonymize personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate security purposes.

7. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information (via profile and account settings)
Delete your account and associated data (contact us or use account settings where available)
Export your data (contact us for assistance)
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent for optional features like push notifications

To exercise these rights, email privacy@betterworkspaces.dev. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

EEA/UK residents may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California residents: We do not sell personal information. You may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including access and deletion requests.

8. Security

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

Hashed passwords and HttpOnly session cookies
Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Encrypted local storage in the desktop app
Role-based access controls within workspaces
Infrastructure security provided by our cloud providers

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential.

9. Children's privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.

10. International data transfers

We and our service providers may process data in countries other than where you live, including the United States and other regions where Cloudflare and our database providers operate. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for cross-border transfers.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we may notify you by email or in-app notice. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact us

Better Workspaces

Email: privacy@betterworkspaces.dev

For terms-of-use questions, see our Terms of Service.