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Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

This privacy policy explains how we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO).

Last updated: July 1, 2025

Controller & Contact

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

ProperText

Email: privacy@propertext.com

Address: [Your Company Address]

Data Protection Officer: [Contact if applicable]

Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases (Art. 6 GDPR):

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., providing our service)
  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: Based on your consent (e.g., for analytics, cookies, or marketing)
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: For our legitimate interests (e.g., security, service improvement)
  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR: To comply with legal obligations

What Data We Collect

  • Text Content: The text you submit for analysis and correction
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including features used and time spent
  • Technical Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, and log data
  • Cookies & Tracking: See section below
  • Account Data: If you register, your email and profile information

Why & How We Use Your Data

  • To provide and improve our text correction service
  • To operate, maintain, and secure our website and infrastructure
  • To analyze usage and optimize performance
  • To communicate with you and provide support
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • For marketing and analytics (with your consent)

Recipients & Third Parties

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processors
  • OpenAI: Text you submit is processed by OpenAI for AI-powered correction
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale

We do not sell your personal data.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the EU/EEA (e.g., by OpenAI or cloud providers in the USA). We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.

Data Retention & Deletion

  • Text content is deleted after processing and is not stored permanently
  • Account and usage data are retained as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law
  • You can request deletion of your account and data at any time

Your Rights under GDPR

  • Access: Obtain information about your personal data we process (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
  • Complaint: Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@propertext.com.

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze how our service is used (with your consent)
  • Improve performance and user experience
  • Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Some cookies are essential for the operation of the site. For analytics and marketing cookies, we ask for your consent.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling as defined by Art. 22 GDPR.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact & Data Protection

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data protection rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@propertext.com

Address: [Your Company Address]

Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.