๐ Legal DocumentPrivacy PolicyYour privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it โ in plain language. ๐ Last Updated: January 1, 2025 ๐ข Company: Arfa Tech & Solutions ๐ Applies to: arfasolutions.com & Scrivia AI๐ Table of ContentsInformation We CollectHow We Use Your InformationCookies & TrackingThird-Party ServicesData Storage & SecurityData RetentionYour RightsChildren’s PrivacyChanges to This PolicyContact Us ๐กThis Privacy Policy applies to arfasolutions.com, the Scrivia AI AI tool (contentforge.pythonanywhere.com), and all related services operated by Arfa Tech & Solutions. By using our services, you agree to the practices described below.01 Information We CollectWe collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use our services, and information from third-party partners where applicable.Information You ProvideData TypeExamplesWhen CollectedAccount InformationName, email address, password (hashed)Account registrationPayment InformationPayment method details (processed by Cashfree โ we do not store card data)Subscription or credit purchaseContent & Usage DataTopics entered, content generated, content type selectedUsing Scrivia AICommunicationsMessages sent via contact form, email enquiriesWhen you contact usInformation Collected AutomaticallyIP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level)Browser type, version, and operating systemPages visited, time spent, and navigation patternsReferring URLs and search terms used to find our siteDevice identifiers and screen resolutionUsage patterns within Scrivia AI (generation count, word count, content types)02 How We Use Your InformationWe use the information we collect solely for legitimate business purposes. We do not sell your personal data to third parties โ ever.Providing Services: To operate Scrivia AI, process payments, manage your account, and deliver the services you’ve requestedCommunication: To respond to your enquiries, send service-related notifications, and provide customer supportImproving Our Services: To analyse usage patterns, identify bugs, and improve the performance and features of our productsSecurity & Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse of our servicesLegal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processesMarketing (with consent): To send you updates about new features or offers โ only if you have opted in, and always with an easy unsubscribe option โ We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their marketing purposes. Your data is used only to deliver and improve our services.03 Cookies & Tracking TechnologiesWe use cookies and similar technologies to provide a better experience, remember your preferences, and understand how our services are used.Cookie TypePurposeDurationEssential CookiesRequired for login sessions, security tokens, and basic site functionalitySession / Up to 30 daysAnalytics CookiesGoogle Analytics โ anonymous usage statistics to improve our siteUp to 2 yearsPreference CookiesRemember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, theme)Up to 1 yearlocalStorageScrivia AI uses browser localStorage to store your API base URL and admin session key locally on your deviceUntil clearedYou can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will affect your ability to log in and use Scrivia AI. Most browsers also offer private/incognito modes that do not retain cookies after the session ends.04 Third-Party ServicesWe use carefully selected third-party services to power our products. Each has its own privacy policy governing their data practices.ServicePurposeData SharedCashfreePayment processing for Scrivia AI subscriptions and credit top-upsPayment details, billing name, email โ governed by Cashfree’s Privacy PolicyOpenRouter / AI ProvidersPowers Scrivia AI’s AI content generation (GPT, Claude, etc.)Your content topic and parameters โ not personally identifiableGoogle AnalyticsAnonymous website traffic analysisAnonymised usage data, IP address (anonymised)PythonAnywhereHosting for Scrivia AI backendServer logs (IP, request data) as per their privacy policyGoogle FontsFont rendering on our websiteIP address to Google’s servers โ standard browser behaviourWe encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services for full details of their data practices.05 Data Storage & SecurityWe take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it.Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLSPassword Security: Passwords are never stored in plain text โ they are hashed using industry-standard algorithmsAccess Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel who need it to perform their job functionsDatabase Security: Our databases are protected with access restrictions, firewall rules, and regular security reviewsPayment Security: We do not store credit card or payment card data โ all payment processing is handled by Cashfree (PCI DSS compliant) โ ๏ธWhile we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you suspect any security issue, please contact us immediately at contact@arfasolutions.com06 Data RetentionWe retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.Account Data: Retained for the duration of your account plus 90 days after deletion, to allow for account recoveryGenerated Content: Content generation history is retained for up to 12 months, then automatically deletedPayment Records: Transaction records are retained for 7 years as required by financial regulationsCommunication Records: Enquiries and support communications are retained for 2 yearsAnalytics Data: Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot identify individuals07 Your RightsDepending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about youRight to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal dataRight to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal obligationsRight to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable formatRight to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposesRight to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing activities where consent is the legal basisTo exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@arfasolutions.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.08 Children’s PrivacyOur services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.Users between 13 and 18 should use our services only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.09 Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this pageNotify registered Scrivia AI users by email for material changesPost a notice on our website for significant changesYour continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.10 Contact UsIf you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don’t hesitate to reach out:๐ Privacy EnquiriesWe take every privacy concern seriously and aim to respond within 2โ3 business days.๐ง contact@arfasolutions.comArfa Tech & Solutions ยท arfasolutions.com ยท Deoband, India