Privacy Policy

Overview

Aarticulate ("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 use our Chrome extension.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

• Extension ID: Unique identifier for your extension installation
• Usage Statistics: Number of enhancements, feature usage patterns (anonymized)
• Device Fingerprint: With your explicit consent, for trial eligibility verification
• Error Logs: Technical diagnostics for improving service reliability

Information You Provide

• Email Address: For account creation and billing (optional for premium features)
• Google Account: OAuth authentication for secure sign-in
• Prompts: Text you choose to enhance through our service
• Settings: Your extension preferences and configuration

Data We DO NOT Collect

• Browsing History: We don't track which websites you visit
• Personal Documents: We don't access files or documents on your device
• Passwords: We never collect or store login credentials
• Unenhanced Content: We only process prompts you explicitly choose to enhance

How We Use Your Information

Primary Purposes

• AI Enhancement: Process your prompts through our AI service
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve functionality
• Account Management: Manage premium subscriptions and billing
• Technical Support: Provide customer service and troubleshooting
• Trial Management: Verify trial eligibility with your consent

We Do NOT

• Sell Your Data: We never sell personal information to third parties
• Use for Advertising: We don't use your data for targeted advertising
• Share Prompts: Your enhanced prompts are not shared with other users

Data Sharing and Third Parties

AI Service Providers

• OpenAI: Your prompts are sent to OpenAI's API for enhancement
• Security: All API calls are encrypted and processed according to OpenAI's privacy policy

Payment Processing

• LemonSqueezy: Handles billing and subscription management for premium features
• Security: Payment data is processed securely and not stored by us

Authentication

• Google OAuth: Secure authentication without storing passwords
• Token Storage: OAuth tokens stored locally in your browser

Service Infrastructure

• VPS Hosting: Data processed on secure servers at 109.106.244.133
• Database: PostgreSQL database with encryption at rest
• Analytics: Anonymized usage statistics for service improvement

Data Retention

• Prompts: Processed in real-time and not permanently stored
• Trial Data: Automatically deleted after 30 days
• Usage Statistics: Retained for 12 months for service improvement
• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Deletion: You can request data deletion by contacting support

Data Security

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: Security practices reviewed and updated regularly
• Secure Infrastructure: Protected VPS with firewall and monitoring

Your Security

• No Sensitive Data: Avoid including passwords or sensitive information in prompts
• Safe Usage: The extension only activates when you explicitly choose to enhance prompts
• Consent Required: Device fingerprinting only with your explicit permission

Your Rights and Controls

Data Access

• View Data: Contact us to access your stored personal information
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Extension Controls

• Disable Features: Turn off specific functionality through extension settings
• Uninstall: Remove the extension to stop all data collection
• Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Mode Selection: Choose between Consumer, Marketing, or Real Estate modes

Specialist Modes Privacy

Aarticulate offers specialized enhancement modes (Marketing, Real Estate) that may process industry-specific information:

• Mode Data: Enhancement logic tailored to your selected mode
• Usage Limits: Different quotas based on subscription tier
• Data Isolation: Mode-specific processing doesn't cross-contaminate

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through:

• Extension update notifications
• Email notifications (for registered users)
• Posted notice on our website

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

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

• Legal Basis: We process data based on consent or legitimate interests
• Data Protection Officer: Contact us for data protection inquiries
• Supervisory Authority: Right to lodge complaints with your local authority