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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 17, 2024

1. Introduction

This privacy policy ("Policy") describes how Penly Technologies Inc. ("Company", "Penly Technologies", "we", "us") collects, uses, and shares personal information of consumer users of this website, FlashText (https://flashtext.ai) (the "Site"), as well as associated products and services (together, the "Services"), and applies to personal information that we collect through the Site and our Services as well as personal information you provide to us directly.

This Policy also applies to any of our other websites and Services that post this Policy. Please note that by using the Site or the Services, you accept the practices and policies described in this Policy and you consent that we will collect, use, and share your personal information as described below. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not use the Site or the Services.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information about you in a number of different ways. Our products and platforms collect different personal information:

Personal Information From Users Of FlashText:

When you use our FlashText product, we collect the following personal information from you:

  • User content, such as your prompts, chats, and other content you upload to the product, including files, images, and text.
  • Information you provide to us, such as feedback on the product.

Personal Information From Users Of Our Websites Generally:

When you use our Services, including our website and FlashText, we collect personal information that you provide to us, which may include the following categories of personal information depending on how you use our Services and communicate with us:

  • General identifiers, such as your full name, email address, and Google Account ID.
  • Online identifiers, such as your username and passwords for any of our Sites, or information we automatically collect through cookies and similar technologies used on our websites. This may include your device operating system, browser type, IP address, unique identifier, referring website, and general location information such as city, state, or geographic area.
  • Protected classification characteristics that you choose to provide to us, or that we collect in connection with providing our Services to you, including age, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, or disability information.
  • Commercial information, such as billing details, payment history, or records of transactions and purchases made through the Services.
  • Audio, electronic, and visual information, such as recordings of conversations made with your consent or uploaded media content.
  • Professional or employment-related information, such as your job title or organization (if applicable).
  • Other information you provide to us.

Personal Information We Get From Others:

We may collect personal information about you from other sources. We may add this to information we collect from this Site and through our Services.

Information We Collect Automatically:

We automatically log information about you and your computer, phone, tablet, or other devices you use to access the Site and Services. For example, we may log your device identification, operating system type, browser type, language, referring site, pages viewed, time spent on pages, access times, and activity on the Site.

Cookies:

We may log information using "cookies." Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We may use both session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted) to provide a more personal and interactive experience. Other automated means include web beacons, server logs, and pixel tags.

Analytics Information:

We may use analytics tools to help analyze how users use the Site and Services. These tools use cookies to collect information such as visit frequency, pages visited, and referral sources. We use this information to improve our Site and Services. Analytics providers may assign persistent cookies to identify you on return visits.

Additional Information:

If you interact on the Site or through the Services (registering, submitting feedback, or entering agreements), we will collect the personal information you provide. If you provide information about another individual, please do so only with their consent.

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

Subject to this Privacy Policy, our terms of service, and applicable terms and conditions of third-party applications, all data transmitted through the Site and the Services is owned by FlashText. We may use your information in the following ways:

To Provide and Personalize Services:

  • To establish and verify your identity.
  • To process and fulfill your requests.
  • To provide you with effective customer service.
  • To personalize your experience on the Site.
  • To send you transactional or promotional communications.
  • To enhance or develop new features, products, or services.

Research and Development:

We may use your data for research and development, including to analyze and improve the Services, create anonymized datasets, and generate insights for lawful business purposes.

Training of AI Models:

We do not use your personal information to train AI models.

Marketing:

We may use your contact and activity information to send marketing emails or promotional messages. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting [email protected].

Compliance and Protection:

We may use your information to:

  • Comply with applicable laws or legal processes.
  • Protect rights, privacy, and property (ours or others').
  • Audit internal processes.
  • Prevent or investigate fraud or unauthorized activity.

We may also use your personal information for any purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection.

4. How We Share Your Personal Information

We may share your personal information as follows:

Affiliates:

With our affiliated companies, for purposes consistent with this Policy.

Third Party Service Providers:

We may provide personal information to vendors who assist us in delivering the Services, including hosting, infrastructure, and AI technology providers.

  • Microsoft Azure – Web hosting (Privacy Policy)
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Cloud hosting (Privacy Policy)
  • Vercel Inc. – Deployment and CDN services (Privacy Policy)
  • OpenAI OpCo, LLC – AI processing (Privacy Policy)
  • Google (Gemini) – AI and chatbot processing (Privacy Policy)
  • Anthropic PBC (Claude) – AI and chatbot processing (Privacy Policy)
  • OpenRouter Inc. – API routing and AI model access (Privacy Policy)

Professional Advisors:

With our lawyers, accountants, and other advisors in the course of business operations.

Corporate Restructuring:

We may share or transfer your information in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets. In such cases, the acquiring company will assume the rights and obligations under this Privacy Policy.

Other Disclosures:

We may disclose personal information if necessary to:

  • Comply with legal investigations or requests.
  • Protect rights or property of Penly Technologies or users.
  • Investigate or prevent violations of law or terms.

Third-Party Websites:

Links on our Site may lead to external websites beyond our control. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Your Choices Regarding Your Personal Information

Email Communications: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us at [email protected].

Cookies: You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some Site features may not function properly. For more information, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/.

6. Security Of Your Personal Information

Penly Technologies Inc. is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We use a variety of security technologies and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

However, no online system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection of your information transmitted through the Internet.

7. International Users

The Site and Services are operated in the United States and governed by U.S. law. If you access them from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions.

8. Children

The Site and Services are not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly. Please contact [email protected] if you believe a child has submitted personal information to us.

9. Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to browser-based "Do Not Track" signals. To learn more about Do Not Track, visit https://www.allaboutdnt.com.

10. Updates To This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Any significant updates will be clearly communicated via the Site or by email when required by law.

11. Contact Us

Penly Technologies Inc.
10445 39th Ave
Email: [email protected]