Last Updated: December 2024
At AI Flashcard Generator, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. 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
- Study Content: Text and PDF documents you upload for flashcard generation. This content is processed in real-time and is not permanently stored on our servers.
- Flashcard Data: The flashcards, decks, and study progress you create are stored locally in your browser using local storage technology.
- API Keys: If you provide your own Google Gemini API key, it is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage and is never transmitted to or stored on our servers.
- Contact Information: If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiry.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics such as pages visited, features used, and time spent on the application to improve our service.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device type, browser type, and operating system for compatibility purposes.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our flashcard generation service
- Process your text and PDF content to generate flashcards
- Store your study progress and preferences locally in your browser
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our service based on anonymous usage patterns
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Storage
Your flashcards, study progress, and API keys are stored locally in your browser using HTML5 Local Storage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or using the application's built-in data management features.
3.2 Content Processing
When you submit text or PDF files for flashcard generation, this content is processed in real-time by our AI service. The content is not permanently stored on our servers and is discarded after processing is complete.
3.3 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions
- Regular security audits and updates
- Secure coding practices
- Limited access to processing systems
4. Third-Party Services
Our service integrates with the following third-party services:
4.1 Google Gemini AI
We use Google's Gemini AI to process your content and generate flashcards. When you use our service, your content is sent to Google's API for processing. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle data.
4.2 Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with our application. These services collect anonymous usage data and do not identify individual users.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can access your locally stored data through your browser's developer tools.
- Deletion: You can delete all your data by clearing your browser's local storage or using our application's data management features.
- Portability: You can export your flashcard decks in various formats (JSON, CSV, PDF) for backup or transfer purposes.
- Opt-out: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.
6. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our servers and third-party service providers are located. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.