Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how tagd-ai, Inc. ("tagd-ai," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Account Information:
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile name
- Profile photo (optional)
- Business name (optional)
Content:
- Tags you create
- Text, images, and files you upload
- Comments and notes
- QR code data
Payment Information:
- Billing address
- Payment method (processed by Stripe)
- Transaction history
Communications:
- Support requests
- Feedback and surveys
- Email correspondence
Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data:
- Pages viewed
- Features used
- Time spent on pages
- Click patterns
Device Information:
- Device type and model
- Operating system
- Browser type and version
- Screen resolution
Network Information:
- IP address
- Approximate location (city-level)
- Internet service provider
Cookies and Similar Technologies:
- Session cookies (required)
- Preference cookies
- Analytics cookies (optional)
- Authentication tokens
Information from Third Parties
Authentication Providers:
- If you sign in with Google, we receive your email and profile
Payment Processor:
- Stripe provides payment confirmation, not full card details
How We Use Your Information
Provide the Service
- Create and maintain your account
- Display and store your content
- Process your transactions
- Enable features you use
Improve the Service
- Analyze usage patterns
- Identify and fix bugs
- Develop new features
- Optimize performance
Communicate with You
- Send service updates
- Respond to support requests
- Provide security alerts
- Share product news (with consent)
Security and Safety
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect our users
- Comply with legal obligations
Analytics
- Understand how users use tagd-ai
- Measure feature effectiveness
- Generate aggregate statistics
- Improve user experience
How We Share Your Information
With Your Consent
When you explicitly agree to share information, such as:
- Making a tag public
- Sharing with specific people
- Connecting third-party services
Service Providers
We share information with vendors who help us operate:
- Hosting: Cloud infrastructure providers
- Payments: Stripe for payment processing
- Analytics: Usage analysis tools
- Support: Customer service platforms
- Email: Communication services
All service providers are bound by data protection agreements.
Business Partners
We don't sell your personal information. We may share:
- Aggregate, anonymized statistics
- Non-personal usage data
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required to:
- Comply with legal process
- Enforce our Terms
- Protect safety
- Prevent fraud
- Respond to government requests
Business Transfers
If tagd-ai is acquired or merges, information may transfer to the new owner. We'll notify you of any ownership change.
Your Rights and Choices
Access Your Data
You can:
- View your account information
- Download your content
- Request a copy of your data
- See what we've collected
Correct Your Data
You can:
- Update profile information
- Edit or delete content
- Correct inaccuracies
- Update preferences
Delete Your Data
You can:
- Delete individual tags
- Remove uploaded files
- Close your account
- Request full deletion
Control Communications
You can:
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails
- Adjust notification settings
- Opt out of non-essential emails
- Manage cookie preferences
Export Your Data
You can export:
- All your tags
- Uploaded files
- Account information
- Usage history
To exercise these rights, go to Account → Privacy or email privacy@tagd-ai.com.
Data Retention
Active Accounts
We retain data while your account is active and as needed to provide services.
Deleted Content
When you delete content:
- Removed from active systems promptly
- Removed from backups within 90 days
- Some data retained for legal compliance
Closed Accounts
When you close your account:
- Content deleted within 30 days
- Backup removal within 90 days
- Transaction records kept for legal requirements
Legal Holds
We may retain data longer if required by law or legal proceedings.
Data Security
Technical Measures
We implement security including:
- Encryption in transit (TLS)
- Encryption at rest
- Access controls
- Regular security audits
- Monitoring and logging
- Secure development practices
Organizational Measures
We maintain security through:
- Employee training
- Access limitations
- Incident response procedures
- Vendor assessments
Your Responsibilities
You should:
- Use strong passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Keep credentials confidential
- Report suspicious activity
Security Incidents
If we discover a breach affecting your data, we'll notify you as required by law and provide guidance on protective steps.
International Data Transfers
Data Location
Your data may be processed in:
- United States
- European Union
- Other countries where our providers operate
Transfer Safeguards
We protect international transfers through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions
- Other lawful mechanisms
Children's Privacy
tagd-ai is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such collection, we'll delete the information promptly.
California Privacy Rights
CCPA Rights
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Equal service and price
How to Exercise
Submit requests via:
- Email: privacy@tagd-ai.com
- Account settings: Privacy → Data Rights
We'll verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
Non-Discrimination
We won't discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights.
European Privacy Rights
GDPR Rights
EU/EEA residents have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
Legal Basis
We process data based on:
- Contract performance (providing the service)
- Legitimate interests (improving the service)
- Consent (marketing communications)
- Legal obligations (tax records)
Data Controller
tagd-ai, Inc. is the data controller for personal data processed through the Service.
Contact
For GDPR inquiries:
- Email: dpo@tagd-ai.com
- See contact information below
Cookies
What We Use
- Essential cookies: Required for functionality
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings
- Analytics cookies: Understand usage (optional)
Managing Cookies
You can:
- Adjust cookie preferences in settings
- Use browser controls
- Opt out of analytics
- Accept only essential cookies
Third-Party Cookies
We may use:
- Analytics services (Google Analytics)
- Payment processing (Stripe)
- Authentication providers
These have their own privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective when posted.
Notification
We'll notify you of material changes via:
- Email notification
- Notice on our website
- In-app notification
Review
We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
Privacy Questions
Email: privacy@tagd-ai.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@tagd-ai.com
Address: tagd-ai, Inc. [Address]
Response Time
We respond to privacy requests within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.