Privacy Policy

At Phrasly AI Detector, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection when you use our AI content detection service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Text You Submit for Analysis

When you use our AI detector tool, the text you paste into the detection interface is processed locally in your web browser. This means:

• Your text never leaves your device
• We do not store, log, or transmit your submitted content
• No copies are made on our servers
• Your analysis results are generated entirely client-side

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and local storage for essential site functionality and analytics
• Usage Analytics: We collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience

1.3 Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us via email or feedback forms, we collect:

• Your email address
• Name (if provided)
• Message content and any attachments

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide Our Service

• Enable AI content detection functionality
• Display analysis results and statistics
• Maintain and improve website performance

2.2 To Improve Our Service

• Analyze usage patterns to optimize user experience
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Develop new features based on user behavior

2.3 To Communicate With You

• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Send important service updates (only if you’ve provided contact information)

2.4 For Security and Legal Compliance

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

3.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and analyzing usage. These providers include:

• Analytics Services: Google Analytics (anonymized data only)
• Hosting Providers: For website infrastructure and CDN services
• Email Services: For responding to user inquiries

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal process
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Protect the safety of our users or the public

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and your options.

4. Data Security

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

• Encryption: All data transmitted to and from our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Our hosting and data storage use enterprise-grade security measures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., maintaining your session)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. To learn more about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

6.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

6.2 For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Data portability
• Restriction of processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Withdrawal of consent at any time

6.3 For California Users (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected and how it’s used
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

6.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Submitted Text: Not stored (processed client-side only)
• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Log Files: Retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting
• Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or for 3 years after last contact

8. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Our service is operated from the United States. If you access our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Third-Party Links

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

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals due to lack of industry standards.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date
• Displaying a prominent notice on our homepage
• Sending an email notification (if you’ve provided contact information)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We are committed to working with you to resolve any privacy concerns you may have.

14. Additional Information

14.1 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EU/EEA, our legal bases for processing your information include:

• Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve our service
• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., contacting us)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

14.2 Your Consent

By using our website and service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.