Privacy Policy

We don't sell your data. We don't train AI on your writing. You control your information.

Last Updated: November 7, 2025
Your Privacy Matters: This Privacy Policy explains how The Style Equalizer ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Service.

1) Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our Service.

Information You Provide Directly

Data Type Examples Purpose
Account Information Email address, password, name Account creation and authentication
Payment Information Card details, billing address Subscription billing (via Stripe)
User Content Text you submit for transformation Providing the transformation service
Communications Support tickets, feedback, emails Customer support and service improvement

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Features used, transformations performed, presets selected, Voice Clarity scores
  • Device Information: Browser type, OS, IP address, device identifiers
  • Cookies & Tracking: Session, preference, and analytics cookies
  • Log Data: Access times, error logs, performance metrics

2) How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery:

  • Process and transform your text using AI
  • Track usage and apply plan limits
  • Enable features based on subscription tier
  • Generate Voice Clarity metrics

Account Management:

  • Create/manage your account and authenticate identity
  • Process payments and billing
  • Send transactional emails (receipts, password resets)

Service Improvement:

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features
  • Monitor performance/uptime and debug issues
  • Develop new presets and functionality

Communication:

  • Respond to support requests and send important updates
  • Notify of changes to Terms or Privacy Policy
  • Send promotional emails (you can opt-out)

Legal & Security:

  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect the rights and safety of users

3) Your Text Content & AI Processing

Important: We do NOT train AI models on your writing. Your text is used only to provide the transformation service.

How We Handle Your Text:

  • Free Tier: Text is sent to our AI processing service and discarded immediately. We do not store transformations.
  • Paid Tiers: Optionally store recent transformations (last 5–10) for convenience; you can disable this in settings.
  • Retention: Stored transformations auto-delete after 30 days unless you save them.

Third-Party AI: We use third-party AI services to process your text. These services do not train on your content and delete it immediately after processing.

4) Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information.

We share data only in these limited situations:

Service Providers:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (we never see your full card number)
  • AI Processing: Third-party AI services for text transformation
  • Email Services: Transactional/promotional email delivery
  • Analytics: Anonymized usage data to improve service

Legal Requirements: When required by law/subpoena/court order, or to protect rights, prevent fraud, and ensure safety.

Business Transfers: If The Style Equalizer is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to the new owner.

With Your Consent: Only when you explicitly authorize a connection to a third-party tool.

5) Data Security

We implement industry-standard protections:

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption for all traffic
  • Hashed passwords (bcrypt)
  • Role-based internal access controls
  • Regular security reviews
  • Hardened cloud infrastructure

Note: No system is 100% secure. You are responsible for using strong, unique passwords and safeguarding your credentials.

6) Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and related tech to enhance your experience.

Cookie Type Purpose Disable?
Essential Login sessions, security, core features No (required)
Preferences Remember settings Yes (may affect UX)
Analytics Improve features via usage insights Yes (opt-out in settings)
Marketing Ad effectiveness (if used) Yes (opt-out in settings)

Manage cookies via browser settings or the Cookie Preferences panel in your account (if available).

7) Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have these rights:

  • Access & Portability: Request/export your data
  • Correction: Fix inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request account/data deletion
  • Objection/Restriction: Limit certain processing
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe marketing, disable analytics cookies

To exercise rights, email privacy@thestyleequalizer.com. We respond within 30 days.

8) GDPR (EEA/UK/CH Users)

Legal Bases: Contract necessity, legitimate interest (improvements/security), consent (marketing), legal obligations.

International Transfers: Data may be processed in the U.S.; we use Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

Contact: privacy@thestyleequalizer.com   |   You may also contact your local supervisory authority.

9) CCPA (California Users)

Rights: Know, delete, opt-out of sale (we don't sell), and non-discrimination.

Categories Collected (12 months): Identifiers (email/name), commercial info (subscription), internet activity (usage), geolocation (IP).

To exercise CCPA rights: email privacy@thestyleequalizer.com.

10) Children's Privacy

Style Equalizer is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect children's data.

If a child has provided information, contact privacy@thestyleequalizer.com and we will delete it.

11) Data Retention

Data Type Retention
Account infoUntil account deletion
Payment records7 years (tax/compliance)
User text (Free)Deleted after processing
User text (Paid)30 days or until manual deletion
Usage logs90 days
Support tickets3 years

After the retention period or upon deletion, data is permanently erased from our systems (subject to legal obligations).

12) Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from our platform.

13) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Material changes will be communicated via email, on-site notices, or in-app messages.

14) Contact Us

Questions or requests about this Policy or your data?

The Style Equalizer
General: contact@thestyleequalizer.com
Support: support@thestyleequalizer.com
Privacy: privacy@thestyleequalizer.com
Billing: billing@thestyleequalizer.com

We aim to respond within 30 days.

Summary: We collect only what's needed to run Style Equalizer. We don't sell your data. We don't train AI on your writing. You control your information.
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