Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Slidenote ("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 our website at slidenote.app, our mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using the Service, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Profile Information: Display name, avatar, and other details you choose to add to your profile.
• Presentation Content: Slides, documents, and other materials you upload to the Service.
• Feedback Data: Reactions and responses provided by audience members during presentation sessions (e.g., "Helpful," "Insightful," "Unclear," "Too Fast").
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and other information you send to us directly.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of access, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Usage Data: Features used, actions taken, session duration, and interaction patterns within the Service.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address. We do not collect precise GPS location unless you explicitly grant permission.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Service. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function, such as session authentication cookies.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve it.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and Operate the Service: Create and manage your account, deliver presentation sessions, and process audience feedback.
• Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features, fix bugs, and develop new functionality.
• Communicate With You: Send service-related notifications, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and other harmful activity.
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Marketing: With your consent, send you information about new features, updates, or promotions. You can opt out at any time.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

• Audience feedback data is shared with the Presenter who created the session.
• Presenter profile information (name, avatar) is visible to audience members who join a session.

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation or court order.
• Protect and defend our rights or property.
• Prevent fraud or address security issues.
• Protect the personal safety of users or the public.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may also retain certain information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Presentation content and associated feedback data are retained for as long as the Presenter's account remains active. Presenters may delete individual presentations and their associated data at any time.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL.
• Secure password hashing and storage.
• Regular security assessments and monitoring.
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link provided in our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Service.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, providing additional notice (such as via email or an in-app notification).

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: