Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 6, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Stipul ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our contract analysis service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Document Content

When you upload legal documents for analysis, we process the content of those documents, which may include:

• Contract terms and clauses
• Names of parties involved
• Dates, jurisdictions, and other contract-specific information
• Any personal or business information contained within the documents

2.2 Technical Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access our service, including:

• IP addresses (used to limit free usage of our service)
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage data and interaction with our service

2.3 Payment Information

When you make a payment, our payment processor (Stripe) collects payment information. We do not store your complete payment details on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Document Analysis

We use your uploaded documents to:

• Perform AI-powered analysis of legal terms and implications
• Generate insights, risks assessments, and recommendations
• Enhance the accuracy and capabilities of our AI system

3.2 Service Improvement

We use aggregated, anonymized data to:

• Improve our AI models and analytics capabilities
• Enhance user experience and interface
• Develop new features and services

3.3 IP Address Usage

We use IP addresses to:

• Limit and track free usage of our service
• Prevent abuse of our free tier offering
• Maintain service security and integrity

4. Document Retention

Our document retention policy prioritizes your privacy:

• Uploaded Documents: All uploaded files are automatically deleted from our systems after processing is complete. We do not retain copies of your original documents.
• Analysis Results: The results of your document analysis are stored to provide you access to your findings. These results contain extracted insights but not the complete original document.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Cloud storage providers (Supabase)
• Payment processors (Stripe)
• AI and machine learning services (OpenAI)
• Web search providers (Tavily)

These providers have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Document encryption during transfer and processing
• Secure deletion protocols for uploaded files
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access personal information we hold about you
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@stipul.com