Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TxtSummarizer ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered text summarization service at txtsummarizer.com (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Text Content: The text you submit for summarization is temporarily processed by our AI service.
• Usage Data: We track the number of summaries you've used to enforce our daily usage limits.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Browser Fingerprint: We generate a unique identifier based on your browser characteristics to manage usage limits per device.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and access times for security and analytics purposes.
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with our Service to improve functionality and user experience.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Account information (no registration required)
• Payment information (service is completely free)
• Sensitive personal data of any kind

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To process your text and generate AI-powered summaries
• Usage Management: To enforce daily usage limits and prevent abuse
• Security: To protect against malicious use and ensure service integrity
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance our AI models
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Retention and Deletion

• Text Content: Automatically deleted from our servers after 60 seconds
• Generated Summaries: Automatically deleted from our servers after 60 seconds
• Usage Data: Reset daily at midnight (usage counters only)
• Browser Fingerprints: Stored locally in your browser, not on our servers
• Technical Logs: Retained for 30 days for security and debugging purposes

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

5.1 AI Processing

Your text is processed by Azure OpenAI services to generate summaries. Microsoft's data processing practices are governed by their privacy policy and data protection agreements.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5.3 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our Service, subject to confidentiality agreements.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data in transit is encrypted using TLS/SSL
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Input Sanitization: All user input is sanitized to prevent injection attacks
• Security Headers: Comprehensive security headers protect against common vulnerabilities
• Regular Audits: Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Access and Control

Since we don't store your text content beyond 60 seconds and don't require registration, traditional data access rights are limited. However, you have the following rights:

• Usage Reset: Clear your browser data to reset usage tracking
• Opt-Out: Stop using the Service at any time
• Data Portability: Copy or export your summaries before the 60-second deletion

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, 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

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

8. International Data Transfers

Our Service is hosted and operated in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses the following third-party services:

• Azure OpenAI: For AI text processing and summarization
• Vercel: For hosting and content delivery
• Analytics Services: For usage statistics (anonymized)

These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Information

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