Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Vedaric ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service at vedaric.com (the "Service").

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

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, password, and profile information when you create an account
• Content: Articles, notes, documents, URLs, screenshots, and other content you save to Vedaric
• Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely through our payment gateway partners)
• Communication: Information you provide when contacting our support team

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with our Service, features used, time spent, and pages visited
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers
• Log Data: Server logs, including access times, pages viewed, and error messages
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To process your transactions and manage your subscription
• To personalize your experience and provide relevant content
• To send you service-related communications, including updates and security alerts
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted at rest and in transit using SSL/TLS
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Infrastructure: Data stored on secure cloud servers with regular security audits
• Payment Security: Payment information is processed by PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways (Razorpay, Stripe)

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service (e.g., payment processors, cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses third-party services that may collect information:

• Payment Processors: Razorpay and Stripe process payments (see their privacy policies)
• Cloud Hosting: Supabase, Railway, Vercel for infrastructure
• Analytics: Vercel Analytics for usage analytics (anonymized data)
• AI Services: OpenAI for summarization and AI features (content is processed but not used for training)

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Export: Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (service emails will continue)
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through your browser

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@vedaric.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Service. We may retain certain information for longer periods as required by law, for legitimate business purposes, or to resolve disputes. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We will notify you via email to the address associated with your account within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where feasible.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our Service
• Improve security and prevent fraud
• Provide personalized content

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our Service. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our Service (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of our Service, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by declining cookies in our cookie consent banner or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. 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, updating the "Last updated" date, and, where appropriate, notifying you via email. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

15. Contact Us

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