Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: December 18, 2024
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you use Feature-Forge, we may collect the following personal information:
- Name and email address (provided during account registration)
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Contact information when you reach out to support
- Account preferences and settings
Project Information
To provide our service, we collect and process:
- Project requirements and descriptions you submit
- Technology stack preferences
- Generated documentation and analysis results
- Your responses to AI expert questions
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address and browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Usage patterns and feature interactions
- Performance and error logs
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To analyze your project requirements and generate documentation
- Account Management: To create and maintain your user account
- Payment Processing: To process payments and maintain billing records
- Customer Support: To respond to your questions and provide assistance
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our AI models
- Communication: To send service-related notifications and updates
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We Do Not Sell Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your project data and documentation remain private and confidential.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Clerk: For authentication and user management
- Vercel: For hosting and infrastructure
- AI Services: For document analysis and generation
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
- Valid legal requests from law enforcement
- Court orders or subpoenas
- Regulatory investigations
- Protection of our rights and safety
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your data
- Secure Infrastructure: Our services run on secure, monitored infrastructure
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and updates
- Payment Security: Payment data is processed securely through PCI-compliant Stripe
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
- Account Information: Retained while your account is active
- Project Data: Retained indefinitely to provide ongoing access to your documents
- Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
- Support Communications: Retained for 3 years for quality and training purposes
- Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Portability
You have the right to access your personal information and project data. You can download your generated documentation at any time from your dashboard.
Correction and Updates
You can update your account information and preferences through your dashboard settings. Contact us if you need assistance correcting any information.
Deletion
You can delete individual projects or request complete account deletion. Note that some information may be retained for legal and compliance purposes.
Communication Preferences
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time. Service-related communications are necessary for account operation and cannot be disabled.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect service functionality.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and provide adequate protection.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice such as email notification. Your continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Data Protection Requests: Use our contact form and select "Privacy Request"
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.