SeferAI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at seferai.org.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name and email address. Apple Sign-In may provide a private relay email address to protect your privacy.
• Search Queries: The questions and topics you search for within our service.
• Generated Content: Syntheses and podcast episodes created based on your queries.

Information collected automatically:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including pages visited and features used.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Approximate Location: When you first use SeferAI we derive an approximate location (country, region and city) from your connection's internet address, to understand where SeferAI is used. We keep the approximate location, not the address itself. This applies whether or not you have an account.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your search queries and generate AI-powered content
• Save your synthesis history and podcast episodes to your account
• Send service-related notifications (e.g., when your podcast is ready)
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

3. Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: We use third-party US-based services to operate our platform. These providers have access to information necessary to perform their functions.
• Public Content: If you choose to make a podcast episode public, it will be accessible to anyone via our public feed.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Account and synthesis data is stored in Google Firebase/Firestore
• Audio files are stored on secure servers
• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• We implement access controls to limit who can access your data

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: View the data we have about you through your account
• Delete: Delete your account and all associated data directly from the app (Settings → Delete Account), or contact us at the email below
• Export: Download your synthesis history and content
• Opt-out: Choose not to make content public

When you delete your account, we permanently remove all your data including your profile, syntheses, podcasts, subscription records, and usage history. This action cannot be undone.

To exercise other rights, contact us at the email below.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences (language, synthesis mode)
• Ensure the security of our service

We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.

7. Children's Privacy

SeferAI is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

Our services are hosted in the United States and Germany. By using SeferAI, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."

10. Contact Us

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

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