Privacy Policy

Overview

This policy describes what data Bearing Systems LLC ("Bearing", "we") collects, why we collect it, and how you can control it. It applies to the Bearing web application and this website. Bearing Systems LLC is the controller of the personal data described here.

Data We Collect

Account data: your name, work email, company name, and authentication identifiers when you create an account.

Project data: the schedules, budgets, documents, photos, and related records that you and your team create in the product.

Usage data: basic telemetry about feature usage and errors, used to improve the product.

How We Use Data

We use your data to operate the service, sync your projects across devices and teammates, process payments, provide support, and improve Bearing. We do not sell your data, and we do not use your project data for advertising.

Where Data Lives

Bearing is local-first: a working copy of your project data is stored in your browser (IndexedDB) so the product works offline. When connected, data syncs to Google Firebase (Firestore, Authentication, Storage) on Google Cloud infrastructure.

Payments are processed by Stripe; card numbers never touch our servers. When you use AI features, the relevant content is sent to Google's Gemini API to generate the response.

Retention & Deletion

Your data is retained while your account is active. To delete your account and its associated data, email [email protected] and we will complete the deletion within 30 days.

Security

Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest on Google Cloud. Access within workspaces is controlled by role-based permissions.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. Depending on where you live (for example, the EU/EEA under GDPR or California under CCPA), you may have additional statutory rights; contact us to exercise them.

Changes & Contact

We will post any changes to this policy on this page and update the date above. Questions: [email protected]. Written enquiries and data-protection requests may also be sent to Bearing Systems LLC, 8401 Mayland Dr, Ste A, Richmond, VA 23294, USA.