Effective Date: 05/07/2025
Last Updated: 05/07/2025

1. Introduction

Gherkinizer ("we," "us," or "our") operates gherkinizer.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you create an account and use our Service:

• Email Address: Used for account authentication, communication, and service notifications
• Display Name: Used to personalize your experience, for email notifications, and to display your identity within the application
• Profile Photo URL: Used to display your Google account profile picture and enhance personalization
• Unique User Identifier (UID): A system-generated identifier used for account management and authentication

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our Service:

• Generations Count: Tracks the number of times you use our generation features
• Usage Reset Date: Records when your usage statistics are reset (typically monthly)
• Account Creation Date: Records when your account was created
• Subscription Tier: Tracks your current plan level (free, premium, etc.)

Technical Data

We may collect technical information including:

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address
• Operating system
• Service usage patterns and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Authentication and Account Management

• Verify your identity and provide secure access to your account
• Create and maintain your user profile
• Manage your account settings and preferences

Service Delivery and Personalization

• Provide and maintain our Service functionality
• Personalize your user experience by displaying your name and profile picture
• Customize content and features based on your preferences

Usage Tracking and Plan Enforcement

• Monitor your usage of generation features
• Enforce limits based on your subscription tier
• Reset usage counters according to your plan terms
• Provide usage analytics and reporting

Communication

• Send you service-related notifications and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Provide important account and billing information

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Develop new features and functionality
• Ensure optimal performance and reliability

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide the Service you've requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security
• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific uses
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Authentication services
• Analytics and performance monitoring

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Service to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where longer retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• Request access to your personal information
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

Correction and Updates

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Update your profile and account settings

Deletion

• Request deletion of your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data

Objection and Restriction

• Object to certain processing of your information
• Request restriction of processing in specific circumstances

Withdrawal of Consent

• Withdraw consent for processing based on consent
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you of significant changes via email or through our Service
• Provide you with an opportunity to review the changes before they take effect

Your continued use of our Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: gherkinizer.app@gmail.com