1. Introduction

Welcome to PRstrategy.ai ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using PRstrategy.ai, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number (E.164 format)
Account Credentials: Password (stored securely using Argon2 hashing)
Company Information: Company name, website URL, business description

2.2 Usage Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

Report Data: Generated reports, analysis results, target markets, business goals
Usage Metrics: Number of reports generated, language preferences, feature usage
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, session data

2.3 Website Analysis Data

When you submit a website URL for analysis, we collect and analyze the public content of that website to generate your PR strategy report. This may include text content, meta descriptions, and publicly available information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
Report Generation: To analyze websites and generate PR strategy reports using AI
Account Management: To manage your account, verify your identity, and provide customer support
Communications: To send you email confirmations, password resets, and service updates
Fraud Prevention: To prevent abuse of free trials and detect fraudulent activities (using phone number verification)
Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service (using anonymized, aggregated data)
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

Your data is stored securely in our PostgreSQL database hosted on Replit (powered by Neon). All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS and at rest using industry-standard encryption.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement multiple security measures to protect your information:

Password Security: Passwords are hashed using Argon2, a state-of-the-art password hashing algorithm
Session Management: Secure session cookies with HTTP-only and secure flags
CSRF Protection: Cross-Site Request Forgery protection on all forms
Rate Limiting: Protection against brute force attacks and abuse
Email Verification: Required email verification for account activation
Access Control: Role-based access control and user authentication

4.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

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

SendGrid: For sending transactional emails (email verification, password resets, welcome emails)
Replit (Neon): For database hosting and infrastructure
Google Gemini: For AI-powered report generation

These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.

5.2 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your strategic insights and company data remain confidential.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use session cookies to maintain your login state and provide a seamless experience. These cookies are essential for the Service to function properly. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@prstrategy.ai.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data receives adequate protection.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

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

Right to be informed about data processing
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

11. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

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

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to deletion of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through a prominent notice on our Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: support@prstrategy.ai
Website: PRstrategy.ai