Basecamp is strongest where it sets guardrails around AI training, with better limits on how prompts, uploads, or workspace data feed models.
Basecamp is a project collaboration tool from 37signals, reviewed for minimal data collection, no-sale commitments, deletion timelines, tracking, and export controls.
70
Mixed
70
Mixed
Basecamp pairs heavy tracking with clearer limits on model training.
Basecamp is strongest where it sets guardrails around AI training, with better limits on how prompts, uploads, or workspace data feed models.
Basecamp is weakest on ads and tracking because cookie-based tracking remains part of the product or marketing site.
85
Good
The reviewed policy does not describe customer content being used for generative AI training.
The policy does not provide a dedicated AI-training control or no-training clause.
65
Mixed
Data may be shared with subprocessors, integrations, legal requests, and ad exclusion services.
37signals states it never sells personal data.
65
Mixed
Marketing pages may use ad-company scripts and cookies where permitted by law.
37signals describes a limited collection principle and user rights across regions.
65
Mixed
Login IP data is retained while the product account is active for security and fraud prevention.
Deleted account content should be purged within 60 days and trashed content within about 90 days.
75
Good
Users can export account data and exercise access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection, and portability rights.
Some product content privacy depends on project membership and account owner configuration.
Basecamp Privacy Page
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The reviewed policy does not describe customer content being used for generative AI training.
2. AI Use
The policy does not provide a dedicated AI-training control or no-training clause.
Founded
Jan 1999
Founder
Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson, Carlos Segura, and Ernest Kim
Parent Company
37signals
Lifecycle
Active
Category
Productivity & Collaboration
CEO
Jason Fried
Security Team
In house
Date Added
06-10-2026