Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 25, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, use our services, or contact us for support.

Personal Information:

  • Email address and account credentials
  • Profile information (name, company, role)
  • Payment and billing information
  • Communication preferences

Content Data:

  • PRD documents and file structures you create
  • Comments, notes, and collaborative content
  • Version history and change logs
  • Project settings and configurations

Usage Information:

  • Feature usage patterns and analytics
  • Performance metrics and error logs
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and location data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve AppColab.dev services
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Respond to comments, questions, and customer service requests
  • Develop new features and enhance user experience
  • Train and improve our AI-powered features (using anonymized data)
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to optimize performance
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions

3. AI-Powered Features and Data Processing

Our AI-powered writing assistance and requirement analysis features process your content to provide intelligent suggestions. We ensure that:

  • Content analysis is performed to enhance your PRD creation experience
  • Personal identifiers are removed before using data for AI training
  • Sensitive business information is never shared with third parties
  • You can opt-out of AI feature data usage in your account settings
  • All AI processing complies with industry-standard privacy practices

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

With Your Consent:

  • Team members you invite to collaborate on projects
  • Third-party integrations you explicitly authorize
  • Public sharing features you actively enable

Service Providers:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Payment processing services
  • Analytics and monitoring tools
  • Customer support platforms

Legal Requirements:

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Respond to legal process or government requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Enforce our terms of service

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Employee training on data protection practices
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability:

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Export your PRD content and project data
  • Receive data in a machine-readable format

Correction and Deletion:

  • Update or correct your account information
  • Delete specific content or entire projects
  • Request account deletion and data removal

Control and Preferences:

  • Manage email and notification preferences
  • Control data sharing with team members
  • Opt-out of AI feature data usage
  • Adjust privacy settings for projects

7. Third-Party Integrations

AppColab.dev integrates with various developer tools and services. When you connect these integrations:

  • We only access data necessary for the integration functionality
  • You can revoke integration permissions at any time
  • Third-party privacy policies apply to their services
  • We do not store unnecessary third-party data

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session and preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve performance
  • Provide personalized features and recommendations
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legal obligations:

  • Account data: Until account deletion plus 30 days
  • Content data: Until project deletion or account closure
  • Usage analytics: Anonymized and retained for 2 years
  • Legal compliance data: As required by applicable laws

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

AppColab.dev is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service. Your continued use of AppColab.dev constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@appcolab.dev
Address: AppColab.dev Privacy Team
Website: appcolab.dev