Privacy Policy

Overview

FaithBench is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website. FaithBench operates under UK GDPR (the UK General Data Protection Regulation) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

FaithBench is the data controller for personal data processed through this website. Contact: hello@faithbench.com.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests: Operating and improving the benchmark, publishing aggregated research results, and website analytics
• Consent: Sending communications about benchmark updates when you opt in
• Contract: Processing necessary to respond to your inquiries or partnership requests

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to operate the benchmark:

• Usage data: Anonymous analytics about page visits and interactions
• Account data: Email address, name, and authentication details when you create an account via Clerk
• Contact information: Email addresses voluntarily provided for updates or partnership inquiries
• Benchmark submissions: Model outputs submitted for evaluation (if applicable)

How We Use Information

• To operate and improve the FaithBench benchmark
• To communicate updates about the benchmark
• To respond to inquiries and partnership requests
• To publish aggregated, anonymized benchmark results

Data Processors

We use the following third-party processors to operate FaithBench:

• Clerk (clerk.com) — Authentication and user management. Processes account data including email, name, and login credentials.
• Convex (convex.dev) — Backend database and serverless functions. Stores benchmark data, user records, and application state.
• Vercel (vercel.com) — Website hosting and edge delivery. Processes server logs and request metadata.

Each processor operates under their own data processing agreements and privacy policies. We ensure all processors provide adequate data protection safeguards.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share aggregated, anonymized benchmark data as part of our open research mission.

Data Retention

We retain personal data as follows:

• Account data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion request
• Contact information: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Usage analytics: Aggregated and anonymized; retained indefinitely in non-identifiable form
• Benchmark submissions: Retained as part of the public research dataset in anonymized form

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@faithbench.com. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary: Required for authentication and core site functionality (e.g., Clerk session cookies). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics: Help us understand usage patterns and improve the site. You can disable these in your browser settings.

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us at hello@faithbench.com.