Privacy Policy

NextGenText / NGT Studio ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use NGT Studio and related services at nextgentext.online.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Polar.
AI Provider Keys: API keys you add for Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini. These are stored encrypted and never exposed.
Content: Documents, images, and prompts you create or upload.
Communications: Information you provide when contacting support.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Features used, actions taken, and session information.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address.
Cookies: Session cookies to maintain your login state and preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process transactions and send related information
Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
Respond to your comments and questions
Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the product
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

Service Providers: With vendors who perform services on our behalf — payment processing (Polar), hosting, analytics.
AI Providers: Your prompts and document content are sent to your chosen AI provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google) using your own API key. This is subject to their respective privacy policies.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to valid legal process.
Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, and safety of NextGenText, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. AI provider keys are encrypted at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. 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 data at any time from Settings.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate personal data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 11.

7. Region-Specific Provisions

European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland

We process your personal data in accordance with the GDPR and applicable local laws.

Legal Bases for Processing:

Performance of a contract when providing our services
Legitimate interests in operating and improving our business
Compliance with legal obligations
Your consent where required

International Transfers: When transferring personal data outside the EEA/UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

United States — California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under CCPA and CPRA:

Right to Know: Request information about personal information we have collected.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Canada (PIPEDA)

We comply with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws. You have the right to access your personal information, request corrections, and withdraw consent.

Australia

We handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Brazil (LGPD)

We process your personal data in accordance with the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD). Your rights include confirmation of processing, access, correction, anonymisation, portability, deletion, and the ability to revoke consent.

Other Jurisdictions

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. Contact us if you have questions about how your local laws apply.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

NextGenText / Kunst X
Email: contact@kunstx.online