Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: 8/29/2025

Introduction

Baby Bear Analytics ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services, including Bear Decisions.

About Bear Decisions

Bear Decisions is an Excel add-in that enables users to rapidly generate and analyze multiple decision scenarios in Excel by automating input iterations and aggregating results for comprehensive analysis. This service is designed to help users make better decisions through systematic scenario planning and analysis.

Information We Collect

Bear Decisions Add-in Data Collection

The Bear Decisions Excel add-in collects minimal data necessary for service functionality and support:

  • Email address (for authentication and support)
  • IP address (for security and service delivery)
  • User agent string (Office/browser version for compatibility)
  • Timestamps (for service optimization and support)

No user content, decision data, or analysis results are collected or transmitted. All your decision scenarios, inputs, and analysis remain on your local device.

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • Name and contact information (email address)
  • Professional role and company information
  • Communication preferences
  • Any information you provide when contacting us
  • IP address and browser information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website information
  • Device and operating system information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and maintaining Bear Decisions and our website services
  • Authenticating users and ensuring secure access to Bear Decisions
  • Providing technical support and troubleshooting
  • Communicating with you about our products and services
  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Improving our website and Bear Decisions functionality
  • Sending you updates about Bear Decisions (if you've joined our waitlist)
  • Complying with legal obligations

Data Retention and Storage

We retain your information for the following periods:

  • Active users: Data is retained for 3 years from your last activity
  • Inactive users: Data is automatically deleted after 3 years of inactivity
  • Support requests: Contact information and support history retained for 2 years
  • Waitlist information: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

All data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Information Sharing and Access

Internal Access Only: Your data is accessible only to authorized Baby Bear Analytics personnel who need access to provide support and maintain our services. We do not share, sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
  • In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, etc.)

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Portability: Request data portability
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Jurisdictional Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • GDPR (EU): For users in the European Union
  • CCPA (California): For California residents
  • Other applicable laws: Based on your jurisdiction

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or need to exercise your rights, please contact us: