Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7/14/2025

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account through Clerk authentication, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Authentication provider information (Google, GitHub, etc.)
  • Account creation and last login dates

Content Data

To provide our AI repurposing service, we process:

  • Blog content you submit for repurposing
  • Generated social media content (Twitter threads, LinkedIn posts, newsletters)
  • Tone and style preferences
  • Usage history and statistics

Technical Information

We automatically collect:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Usage patterns and feature interactions
  • Error logs and performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our AI content repurposing service
  • Process your content through OpenAI's GPT models
  • Manage your account and subscription
  • Process payments through Stripe
  • Send service updates and important notifications
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
  • Provide customer support
  • Ensure service security and prevent abuse

3. Third-Party Services

Authentication - Clerk

We use Clerk for secure user authentication. Clerk processes your authentication data according to theirprivacy policy.

AI Processing - OpenAI

Your content is processed through OpenAI's API to generate repurposed content. OpenAI's data usage policies apply to this processing. Learn more in OpenAI'sprivacy policy.

Analytics - Microsoft Clarity

With your consent, we use Microsoft Clarity to understand user behavior through session recordings and heatmaps. Clarity helps us identify usability issues and improve our service design. Microsoft'sprivacy statementgoverns this data processing.

Payments - Stripe

Payment processing is handled by Stripe, which is PCI DSS compliant. We do not store your payment card information. Stripe's privacy policygoverns payment data handling.

Database - Neon

We use Neon PostgreSQL for secure data storage with encryption at rest and in transit.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption at rest for database storage
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure API endpoints with rate limiting
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Account Data: Until you delete your account
  • Content History: Stored for service functionality; you can delete individual items
  • Usage Analytics: Aggregated data may be retained longer for service improvement
  • Payment Records: Retained as required by law and tax regulations
  • Support Communications: Retained for up to 2 years

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us through the support channels available in the application.

7. Cookies and Tracking

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience and analyze how our service is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our service to function:

  • Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in and secure
  • Session cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit
  • Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Functional cookies: Enable core features like form submissions

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

With your consent, we use these for website improvement:

  • Google Analytics: Understand user behavior and improve our service
  • Microsoft Clarity: Session recordings and heatmaps for usability insights
  • Performance cookies: Monitor website speed and functionality
  • Usage tracking: Analyze feature adoption and user flows

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept: Allow all cookies including Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity
  • Decline: Only use essential cookies required for functionality
  • Change later: Update your preferences anytime in this privacy policy

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through:

  • Our cookie banner: Choose your preferences when prompted
  • Browser settings: Block or delete cookies (may affect functionality)
  • Do Not Track: We respect your browser's Do Not Track setting
  • Google Analytics opt-out: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
  • Microsoft Clarity opt-out: Disable through our cookie preferences or browser settings

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Authentication cookies: Expire after your login session ends
  • Analytics cookies: Retained for up to 2 years (Google Analytics default, Microsoft Clarity varies)
  • Preference cookies: Stored until you change your settings

8. Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our website. These analytics tools collect:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and screen resolution
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
  • Anonymized IP addresses
  • User interactions and click patterns (Microsoft Clarity)
  • Session recordings and heatmaps (Microsoft Clarity)

This data helps us improve our service and user experience. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months, while Microsoft Clarity retention varies by plan. You can learn more about their data practices:

Opt-out Options: You can opt out of analytics tracking by:

  • Declining analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner
  • Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Using your browser's Do Not Track setting (respected by both services)
  • Disabling cookies in your browser settings

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in various countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

BlogSocializer is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our service. Your continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through the support channels available in the application.

13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EU, our legal basis for processing your data includes:

  • Contract: To provide our service as agreed
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our service and prevent fraud
  • Consent: For optional features and communications
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws