Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to TypeBuddy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered writing assistant and related services.

TypeBuddy provides features such as real-time translation, contextual autocomplete, grammar and spelling checks, and other intelligent writing tools.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and password when creating an account.
  • Optional Profile Info: Such as your name, picture, or preferences.
  • Content: Text input into the app for AI processing.
  • Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or support requests.
  • Payment Details: Processed securely via third-party services for premium features.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • Usage Data: Features used, duration, and interactions.
  • Device Info: OS, browser, and identifiers.
  • Log Data: IP, access times, and page views.
  • Cookies: For functionality and analytics.

2.3 AI Processing Data

  • Text Input: For translation, autocomplete, grammar checking.
  • Contextual Info: To enhance AI suggestions.
  • Language Settings: Your selected preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Delivery: Real-time writing assistance and account functionality.
  • Personalization: Tailoring suggestions and user experience.
  • Support & Communication: Service updates and responding to inquiries.
  • Improvements: Analyzing usage to refine AI models and features.
  • Optional Marketing: With your consent.

4. AI and Machine Learning

We may use anonymized and aggregated data to improve AI models. All such processing excludes identifiable personal information.

  • Text is processed temporarily for real-time services.
  • Anonymized data may be retained for training and research purposes.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

  • We do not sell your data.
  • We may share limited data with trusted service providers for hosting, analytics, support, and payment processing.
  • Disclosure may occur to comply with legal obligations or in the event of a business transfer (e.g., acquisition or merger).

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including:

  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Regular assessments

If a breach occurs, we’ll notify affected users and take necessary steps per applicable laws.

7. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active.
  • Usage Data: Up to 2 years.
  • AI Input: Processed in real-time; not stored long-term.
  • Anonymized Data: May be stored indefinitely for development.

You may request data deletion at any time, subject to legal constraints.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You can:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Export your data
  • Manage email preferences
  • Disable AI features or clear usage history
  • Opt out of anonymized training contributions

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, in compliance with relevant legal safeguards.

10. Children’s Privacy

TypeBuddy is not intended for users under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Services

TypeBuddy may link to or integrate with third-party platforms. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via:

  • Website notices
  • Email
  • In-app notifications

Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any updates.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Email: team@typebuddy.ai

14. Legal Basis (EU Users)

We process your data based on:

  • Consent: For optional features or marketing.
  • Contractual necessity: To provide our services.
  • Legitimate interest: For product improvement and security.
  • Legal obligations: As required by law.

GDPR Rights

EU users may also:

  • Access or export their data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect
  • Request deletion of their data
  • Opt out of its sale (we don’t sell data)
  • Not face discrimination for exercising these rights

To exercise these rights, contact: team@typebuddy.ai

16. Cookie Policy

We use:

  • Essential cookies: For core functionality
  • Performance and analytics cookies: For service improvement
  • Preference cookies: To remember settings

Cookie settings can be managed via your browser.

17. Data Processors

We maintain agreements with all third-party processors handling personal data on our behalf. A list of subprocessors is available upon request.

18. Automated Decision-Making

Some features rely on automated processes (e.g., autocomplete, grammar checks). You may request human review of decisions that significantly affect you.

19. Data Protection Impact Assessments

We assess high-risk data processing activities regularly and implement appropriate safeguards to reduce risk.

20. Breach Procedures

We have defined protocols to detect, investigate, and report data breaches. Where legally required, we will notify affected users and authorities within 72 hours.

Effective Date: August 2025

By using TypeBuddy, you confirm that you’ve read and agreed to this Privacy Policy. For any questions, contact team@typebuddy.ai.