Privacy Policy for SnipFast
Effective Date:20-12-2024
1. Introduction
SnipFast ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, retain, and safeguard your information when you use our web app, which extracts and reads text from images.
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password. If you choose to sign in using Google, we will collect your email address from your Google account.
- Uploaded Images: Users upload images containing text to utilize the app’s functionality. These images are processed to extract text and are stored temporarily or until users choose to delete them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account.
- To provide the primary functionality of the app (text extraction from images).
We do not use your data for marketing, analytics, or any other purposes.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not share, sell, or rent your personal data or uploaded images with third parties.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use only essential cookies required for the proper functioning of SnipFast. These cookies are necessary to provide core features, such as maintaining your session and securing your account.
6. Account Requirements
An account is required to access SnipFast. Users can create an account using their email address and a password or sign in with Google.
7. Data Retention
- Account Information: We retain your account information for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, we will permanently delete all associated data.
- Uploaded Images: Uploaded images will be stored on our servers until you delete them. Users can delete their images permanently at any time through their account settings.
8. Your Rights under GDPR
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request permanent deletion of your data.
- Restriction: Restrict processing under certain circumstances.
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to specific processing activities, such as direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@snipfa.st.
9. Your Rights under CCPA/CPRA
If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we collect, use, and share.
- Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell your personal data.
- Non-Discrimination: Exercising your rights will not result in discrimination in service or pricing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@snipfa.st.
10. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data based on the following lawful bases under GDPR:
- Consent: By creating an account, you consent to the processing of your personal information.
- Contractual Necessity: We process your data to provide the core functionality of SnipFast.
11. Data Transfers
If we transfer data outside the EU or California, we ensure it is protected through safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or similar mechanisms.
12. Business Model
SnipFast operates on a credit-based usage system. Users receive free credits upon signup and can purchase additional credits once the free credits are depleted.
13. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information and uploaded images from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
14. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@snipfa.st.