Legal - BatchSVG2Code

1. Introduction

AVAD Technologies LLC (we, us, our) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use BatchSVG2Code (the Service).

2. Information We Collect

Account Data: Email address, password (hashed), and profile information.
User Content: Uploaded SVGs, transformed code, and conversion history.
Payment Information: Transactions processed via Stripe; we do not store payment card details on our servers.
Usage Data: Log data such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and timestamps.
Cookies & Analytics: Cookies and similar technologies to collect information about usage patterns and preferences, including authentication and user preference cookies.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Contract Performance: To provide the Service, manage your account, and process payments.
Legitimate Interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, security monitoring, and service improvement.
Consent: For non-essential cookies and any future marketing communications (where applicable).
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for core functionality and analytics. Our cookie consent banner allows you to control non-essential cookies before they are set.

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for session authentication and core Service features (e.g., login sessions via Supabase). These do not require consent.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as theme or language.
Analytics Cookies: Used by Vercel Analytics to understand usage patterns and improve the Service. You can opt in or out of these cookies via our consent banner.

5. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
To process payments and send billing receipts.
To respond to your support requests.
To monitor and analyze usage, detect fraud, and enhance security.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

6. Sharing & Disclosure

Service Providers: We share data with third parties such as Vercel Inc. (hosting, deployment, CDN, and analytics), Supabase (hosting, authentication, and storage), and Stripe (payments). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
No Sale of Data: We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data and content for as long as your account is active. Analytics data is currently retained for 30 days but may be extended to up to 12 months for service improvement purposes. Upon your request to delete your account or data, we will permanently remove your information within 30 days. Backup copies may be retained for an additional 30 days for disaster recovery.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Access & Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Correction & Deletion: Request corrections or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data.
Restriction & Objection: Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.
Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal data. If this changes, California residents have a right to opt out of sale under CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@batchsvg2code.com.

9. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users via email as soon as reasonably possible, along with instructions on how to protect your data. We will also notify any required regulatory authorities within the timeframes required by law.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. For users in the European Union, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required. By using the Service, you acknowledge this international processing.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version at our Privacy Policy page and update the effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at legal@batchsvg2code.com.