Privacy Policy

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Password (encrypted)
• Payment information (processed by our payment provider)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of access
• Word count and usage statistics

Content Data

Text you submit for humanization is processed in real-time. We only store your content if you explicitly save it to your history. You can delete saved content at any time.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process your text humanization requests
• Manage your account and subscriptions
• Send important service notifications
• Improve and optimize our AI algorithms
• Respond to customer support requests
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Payment processors for subscription billing
• Analytics providers to improve our services
• Law enforcement when required by law

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transfers
• Encrypted storage for sensitive information
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication measures

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Saved text history is retained until you delete it. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for up to 30 days for backup purposes.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & Data Protection)

Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (via account deletion in settings)
• Right to Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@lucidwriter.app or use the account deletion feature in your settings.

8. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract Performance: To provide our services as agreed
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
• Consent: For marketing communications (where applicable)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for transfers outside the EEA.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service (with your consent)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect service functionality.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 16 years of age (or under 13 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected users and relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through the Service at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

14. Contact Us & Data Protection Officer

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

EU Representative: For users in the European Union, you may also contact our EU representative for GDPR-related inquiries at the email address above.

Last Updated: February 19, 2026