SpecVault - Compliance Verification for Material Engineers

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information: Email address, name, company name when you register
Documents: Files you upload to the Service for processing
Usage Data: Queries, search history, and interaction patterns
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve the Service
To process your documents and respond to queries
To communicate with you about your account
To ensure security and prevent fraud
To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Protect Your Documents

✓ Documents are encrypted at rest and in transit
✓ We do NOT use your documents to train AI models
✓ Documents are processed only to provide the Service to you
✓ You can delete your documents at any time
✓ Enterprise customers can deploy on-premise

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your data at any time. Upon account deletion, we will remove your documents and personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Cloud hosting (Vercel), AI processing (Voyage AI, Groq)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and data
Export your data
Opt out of marketing communications

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the Service and analytics cookies to understand usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@specvault.io