Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 29, 2026
Vernacular Cafe ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
| Data Type | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Email address, name, password (hashed) | Account creation and authentication |
| Payment Information | Processed by Stripe/PayPal (we do not store card numbers) | Subscription billing |
| Submission Content | Text you submit for transformation, transformed output | Service delivery, history feature |
| Usage Settings | Styles selected, grammar levels, tolerance settings | Service delivery, analytics |
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
| Data Type | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address | Your internet protocol address | Security, abuse prevention |
| Device Information | Browser type, operating system | Service optimization |
| Usage Data | Timestamps, word counts, feature usage | Analytics |
| Cookies | Session tokens, preference storage | Authentication, user experience |
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide the Service: Process your text transformations and deliver results
- Manage Your Account: Create and maintain your user account
- Process Payments: Handle subscription billing through secure payment processors
- Provide History Feature: Store submissions for Pro users to access and manage
- Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
- Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Communicate With You: Send service updates, billing notices, and support responses
3. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Until account deletion | Plus 30 days for complete removal |
| Submission History | Up to 2 years | Pro users can delete anytime |
| Payment Records | 7 years | Legal/tax requirements |
| Usage Analytics | 2 years (anonymized) | Aggregated data retained longer |
| Security Logs | 1 year | IP addresses, access logs |
3.2 Account Deletion
When you request account deletion:
- Your account is immediately deactivated
- All personal data is deleted within 30 days
- Anonymized, aggregated analytics may be retained
- Payment records retained as required by law
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
- Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
- Stripe/PayPal: Payment processing
- Cloud Hosting: Server infrastructure
4.2 We Do NOT
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your submission content with advertisers
- Use your text submissions to train our AI models without consent
5. Your Rights and Choices
Your Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data including access, rectification, deletion, portability, and objection.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@aitextstyletransfer.com
6. Data Security
- Encryption: All data transmitted using TLS/SSL encryption
- Password Security: Passwords hashed using bcrypt
- Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
- Regular Audits: Security practices reviewed regularly
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service.
9. Contact Us
- Email: privacy@aitextstyletransfer.com
- Support: support@aitextstyletransfer.com