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: