Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how PARADIGM EMBEDDED LAB (SMC-PVT) LTD ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our AI2Human text humanization services, website, and related applications (collectively, the "Services").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations.

0. Human Review of Content

We do not perform human review of your input or generated content by default. Content may only be accessed by authorized personnel for troubleshooting or support at your request or where required to comply with law or enforce our Terms. We do not provide human-performed editing or writing services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details
  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and communication preferences
  • Billing Information: Payment method details (processed securely by Paddle)
  • Support Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your use of our Services:

  • Service Usage: Text processing requests, feature usage, and interaction patterns
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, clicks, and navigation patterns
  • Performance Data: Response times, error logs, and system performance metrics

Content Data

We process the content you submit to our Services:

  • Input Text: Text content you submit for humanization
  • Generated Content: AI-processed output text and results
  • User Preferences: Settings, customizations, and service configurations

🔒 Data Minimization: We only collect information that is necessary to provide and improve our Services.

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • Process and humanize your text content using AI algorithms
  • Provide access to our platform and maintain your account
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions through Paddle
  • Deliver customer support and respond to your inquiries
  • Send service-related notifications and updates

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI models and algorithms
  • Develop new features and enhance existing functionality
  • Conduct research and development for better service quality
  • Optimize performance and ensure system reliability

Legal & Security

  • Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and acceptable use policies
  • Respond to legal requests and protect our rights

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/EEA)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contract Performance

  • • Providing our Services as requested
  • • Processing payments and subscriptions
  • • Maintaining your account and preferences
  • • Delivering customer support

Legitimate Interests

  • • Improving our Services and AI models
  • • Security monitoring and fraud prevention
  • • Analytics and performance optimization
  • • Business operations and development

Consent

  • • Marketing communications
  • • Optional cookies and tracking
  • • Research and development
  • • Third-party integrations

Legal Obligation

  • • Tax and accounting requirements
  • • Regulatory compliance
  • • Legal requests and court orders
  • • Data retention obligations

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services:

  • Paddle: Payment processing, billing, and subscription management
  • Cloud Providers: Data hosting, storage, and infrastructure services
  • Analytics Services: Usage analysis and performance monitoring
  • Customer Support: Help desk and communication tools
  • Security Services: Fraud detection and security monitoring

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
  • Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

🚫 We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Paddle Payment Processing

Payment Data Handling

Merchant of Record: Paddle acts as our merchant of record and payment processor. They handle all payment-related data according to their own privacy practices and security standards.

Data We Don't Store: We do not store credit card numbers, bank account details, or other sensitive payment information. All payment data is processed and stored securely by Paddle.

Paddle's Privacy Policy: Please review Paddle's Privacy Policy to understand how they handle your payment information.

Controller Roles: For buyer data related to checkout and billing, Paddle acts as an independent data controller. We act as the controller for product usage data. Limited personal data (e.g., email, plan, status) is shared with Paddle to enable billing, tax, fraud prevention, and subscription management, consistent with Paddle's Data Sharing Addendum.

Billing Information: We may receive billing-related information from Paddle (such as subscription status and payment history) to provide customer support and manage your account.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers:

Transfer Mechanisms

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): EU-approved contractual terms for data transfers
  • Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection
  • Certification Programs: Privacy Shield successor frameworks where applicable
  • Consent: Your explicit consent for specific transfers

🌍 Global Operations: We maintain the same level of data protection regardless of where your data is processed.

7. Data Security

Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
  • Access Controls: Role-based access and multi-factor authentication
  • Network Security: Firewalls, intrusion detection, and monitoring systems
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Staff Training: Privacy and security awareness programs

⚠️ Security Notice: While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and report any suspicious activity immediately.

8. Data Retention

Retention Periods

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after closure
  • Usage Data: Retained for 2 years for analytics and service improvement
  • Content Data: Processed in real-time and not stored permanently
  • Billing Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Support Communications: Retained for 3 years for customer service purposes

Data Deletion

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. You can request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Control

  • • Access your personal data
  • • Request data portability
  • • Update or correct information
  • • Delete your account and data

Processing Rights

  • • Restrict processing
  • • Object to processing
  • • Withdraw consent
  • • Opt-out of marketing

📧 Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at info@prdmlab.com to exercise any of these rights. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and marketing (with consent)

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

11. Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions: Our Services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@prdmlab.com.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

CCPA Rights

  • Right to Know: Request information about personal information collected and used
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service and pricing regardless of privacy choices

📞 California Residents: Contact us at info@prdmlab.com to exercise your CCPA rights.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Post the updated Privacy Policy on our website
  • Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
  • Send email notification to registered users for significant changes
  • Provide additional notice for material changes affecting your rights

Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Information

Questions about your privacy or this policy?

Company: PARADIGM EMBEDDED LAB (SMC-PVT) LTD

Privacy Officer: info@prdmlab.com

Data Protection Inquiries: info@prdmlab.com

General Support: info@prdmlab.com

Additional Legal Information

Data Controller: PARADIGM EMBEDDED LAB (SMC-PVT) LTD is the data controller for personal information processed through our Services.

Supervisory Authority: If you are in the EEA/UK and have concerns about our data practices, you may contact your local data protection supervisory authority.

Third-Party Services: This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services that may be linked from our website or integrated with our Services.

Last updated: October 31, 2025