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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Awesome Hedgehog is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you use our services:

2.1 Personal Information

  • Account information (email address, username, password)
  • Profile information you choose to provide
  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment processor)
  • Communications with us (support requests, feedback)

2.2 Content Data

  • Article URLs and web content you submit for conversion
  • Text content extracted from articles
  • Generated story-format content
  • Your saved articles and reading history

2.3 Usage Information

  • App usage patterns and feature interactions
  • Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
  • Log data (IP address, access times, app crashes)
  • Analytics data to improve user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • To process your articles and convert them into story format using AI technology
  • To create and manage your account
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • To send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • To respond to your comments and questions
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize app performance
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing and Third-Party Services

Awesome Hedgehog uses artificial intelligence services to process and convert articles. When you submit content, it may be sent to third-party AI providers for processing. We work with reputable AI service providers who maintain high security standards.

4.1 Third-Party Services We Use

  • AI Processing Services: Your content is sent to AI service providers to generate story-format summaries. These providers process content according to their own privacy policies.
  • Authentication Services: We use secure authentication providers to manage user accounts and login.
  • Cloud Storage (AWS S3): User content and generated stories are stored securely in cloud storage infrastructure.
  • Payment Processing: Payment information is handled by secure payment processors (Stripe/RevenueCat). We do not store your complete payment card information.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
  • Encryption of data at rest in our storage systems
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take steps to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law:

  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
  • Content Data: Retained as long as you maintain your account or until you request deletion
  • Usage Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months for analytics purposes
  • Legal Obligations: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal requirements

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information held by us
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal data based on:

  • Contract performance (to provide our services)
  • Consent (where you have given consent)
  • Legitimate interests (to improve our services, prevent fraud)
  • Legal obligations (to comply with applicable laws)

11. Mobile App Permissions

Our mobile app may request the following permissions:

  • Internet Access: Required to sync data and access online content
  • Storage: To save articles and content locally
  • Notifications: To send you updates (with your permission)

You can manage these permissions through your device settings at any time.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity in our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

13. Children's Privacy

Awesome Hedgehog is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

14. Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers. We may track your browsing activities over time and across different websites or apps to provide personalized content and improve our services.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, 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. For significant changes, we may provide more prominent notice or seek your consent as required by law.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Via our support page
  • By email (available on our support page)

For GDPR or CCPA-related inquiries, please clearly indicate the nature of your request in your communication. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.