Privacy Policy

At QuickParaphrase, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use QuickParaphrase, we process the text content you submit through our tools (paraphrasing, grammar checking, summarization, etc.). This content is:

• Processed in real-time to provide you with the requested service
• Not stored on our servers after processing is complete
• Not used to train our AI models or for any other purpose
• Not shared with third parties

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and features used
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Analytics Data: We use Vercel Analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Services: Process your text submissions and deliver the requested AI-powered transformations
• Improve Our Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality and user experience
• Maintain Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Optimize Performance: Monitor and improve website performance and reliability
• Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal and regulatory requirements

3. Data Retention

Your Content: We do not store the text content you submit for processing. Once your request is processed and results are delivered to your browser, the content is immediately discarded from our systems.

Usage Data: We retain analytics and log data for a limited period necessary for security, troubleshooting, and service improvement purposes, typically not exceeding 90 days.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers (such as AI API providers and hosting services) who process data on our behalf to deliver our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• AI Providers: We use OpenAI and Anthropic APIs to power our paraphrasing, grammar checking, and summarization features. Your text is sent to these providers for processing and is subject to their privacy policies.
• Vercel Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics for website performance monitoring and usage statistics.
• Hosting Services: Our website is hosted on Vercel's infrastructure.

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies:

• OpenAI Privacy Policy
• Anthropic Privacy Policy
• Vercel Privacy Policy

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols
• Secure API communications with our AI service providers
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (noting that we don't store your submitted text content)
• Opt-Out: Control cookies and tracking through your browser settings
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

13. Changes to This Privacy 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 for any changes. Your continued use of our services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: