Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ProtectMyTask ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our PDF protection and AI detection services (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected by Third-Party Services

We use Clerk for user authentication and account management. Clerk may collect and store:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Authentication credentials
• Login activity and session information

Please refer to Clerk's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your authentication data.

2.2 Payment Information

We use Polar.sh for payment processing. We do not store your payment card details or financial information on our servers. Polar.sh collects and processes:

• Billing information
• Payment method details
• Transaction history

Please refer to Polar.sh's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your payment data.

2.3 Service Usage Data

We collect minimal data necessary to provide our Service:

• Usage statistics (number of PDFs protected, scans performed)
• Service performance and error logs
• IP addresses for security and fraud prevention

2.4 PDF Content

When you upload PDFs for protection, we temporarily process your documents to embed watermarks. We do not permanently store your PDF content on our servers - files are processed and immediately returned to you with watermarks applied.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
• Process your PDF protection and scanning requests
• Manage your account and subscription
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Monitor usage limits and prevent abuse
• Improve our Service and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 What We Don't Store

We do not permanently store:

• The content of your PDF files
• Personal data beyond what's necessary for authentication and billing
• Text responses you scan for AI detection

4.2 What We Store

We store only:

• Account identifiers provided by Clerk
• Subscription status and usage counts
• Service logs for performance monitoring

4.3 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

5.1 Service Providers

• Clerk: For user authentication and account management
• Polar.sh: For payment processing and subscription management
• Infrastructure providers: For hosting and operating our Service

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
• Government requests for national security purposes
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of fraud or security issues

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with our Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

PDF files are processed and deleted immediately after watermarking. Account data is retained while your account is active and may be deleted upon account closure, subject to legal requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@protectmytask.com.

8. International Data Transfers

Our Service may involve transferring your information to countries outside your residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience with our Service. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic Service functionality
• Authentication cookies: Managed by Clerk for user sessions
• Analytics cookies: To understand Service usage and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling certain cookies may affect Service functionality.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: support@protectmytask.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and work to address any concerns you may have.

14. Regional Privacy Laws

14.1 GDPR (European Union)

If you are located in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

14.2 CCPA (California)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion.