Privacy Policy
We believe privacy is a fundamental right. This policy explains how we handle your data.
Last updated: December 10, 2024
Privacy in a Nutshell
The key points of our privacy approach
Data Protection
We use enterprise-grade encryption and never sell your data.
Email Processing
We only access emails to generate responses, then delete them.
No Tracking
We don't track your browsing or sell data to advertisers.
Your Control
You own your data and can delete it anytime.
Introduction
HelpFred ("we," "our," or "us") operates the HelpFred service (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, applications, and services.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Your name and email address (via Google OAuth)
- Profile information from your Google account
- Account preferences and settings
Email Content
To provide our AI response service, we temporarily access:
- Incoming customer support emails
- Your response drafts and edits
- Knowledge base documents you upload
Important: We process this content to generate responses, then delete it. We do not permanently store your email content or customer messages.
Usage Data
We collect anonymized usage statistics:
- Feature usage and performance metrics
- Error logs and system diagnostics
- Service usage patterns (without personal identifiers)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our AI response service
- Generate personalized responses based on your writing style
- Authenticate your account and maintain security
- Communicate with you about service updates
- Analyze service performance and fix issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We never: Sell your data, use it for advertising, or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our service (e.g., cloud hosting, AI processing)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of HelpFred, our users, or others
- Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for providing services to us.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Secure cloud infrastructure with reputable providers
- Employee training on data protection practices
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
- Email Content: Deleted within 24 hours of processing
- Account Information: Retained until you delete your account
- Usage Analytics: Anonymized data retained for service improvement
- Knowledge Base: Stored until you remove it or delete your account
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correct: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
- Port: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Restrict: Limit how we process your data
- Object: Opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@helpfred.ai. We will respond within 30 days.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
- Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
- Other appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law
Children's Privacy
HelpFred is not intended for use by children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of our Service after we publish changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@helpfred.ai
- General Contact: hello@helpfred.ai
- Company: Vouxly ApS