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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Unstoppable Ink. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our writing application.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several categories of personal information as described below. This section uses standardized categories defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for clarity.

CCPA Category Specific Data Collected Source Business Purpose
A. Identifiers • Email address
• Name (optional)
• Account ID (system-generated)
• IP address
• Device identifiers (browser fingerprint)
• You (at signup)
• Google OAuth
• Automatic collection
• Account creation
• Authentication
• Service provision
• Security & fraud prevention
B. Personal Information
(Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e))
• Name
• Email address
• Payment information (via Stripe - we do not store card numbers)
• You (at signup)
• Payment processor (Stripe)
• Account management
• Communications
• Payment processing
C. Commercial Information • Subscription status (free/paid)
• Purchase history
• Transaction records
• Payment processor
• Our systems
• Service delivery
• Billing
• Tax compliance
D. Internet/Network Activity • Browsing history on our site
• Feature usage patterns
• Session duration and frequency
• Click/interaction data
• Pages visited
• Google Analytics
• Sentry (error logs)
• Our application
• Service improvement
• Bug fixes
• Analytics
• Feature development
E. Geolocation Data • Approximate location (city/state from IP address)
• Time zone
• Automatic (IP-based) • Analytics
• Service optimization
• Fraud prevention
F. Inferences • Writing patterns
• Preferences (Write vs Voice mode)
• Engagement level
• User segment (casual/committed user)
• Derived from usage data • Personalization
• Service improvement
• Product development
G. User-Generated Content • Writing content (text)
• Voice recordings (temporary)
• Session metadata (word count, timestamps)
• Writing streaks and statistics
• You (created content)
• Browser speech API
• Core service provision
• Progress tracking
• Data export features

1.1 Categories We DO NOT Collect

We do not collect the following types of personal information:

  • Sensitive Personal Information (as defined by CPRA): Social Security number, driver's license, passport, financial account credentials, precise geolocation, racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs, union membership, genetic data, biometric data for unique identification, health information, or information about sex life or sexual orientation
  • Protected Classifications: Age, race, disability status, citizenship, marital status, military/veteran status
  • Education Information: Student records or educational history
  • Professional/Employment Information: Job title, employer, work history

1.2 Third Parties That Receive Your Information

We share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:

Third Party Category Specific Service Data Shared Purpose
Service Providers Supabase (database) All account data, writing content Data storage & authentication
Analytics Providers Google Analytics Usage data, device info, geolocation Service analytics & improvement
Error Monitoring Sentry Error logs, IP address, browser info Bug detection & fixing
Payment Processors Stripe Name, email, payment info Payment processing (future)
Authentication Google OAuth Email, name Social login

Note: All third-party service providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data and only use it for the specified purposes.

1.3 Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for money.

Under CPRA's broad definition of "sharing," we may "share" the following categories with analytics providers (Google Analytics) for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes:

  • Internet/Network Activity (usage patterns, pages visited)
  • Identifiers (IP address, device identifiers)
  • Geolocation Data (approximate location from IP)

We do not sell or share personal information. We use Google Analytics solely for internal website analytics with advertising features disabled. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals automatically.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the writing service
  • Save your writing sessions and track your progress
  • Send you authentication emails (account verification, password resets)
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Understand usage patterns through analytics
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Your Writing Belongs to You

You own 100% of the content you create on Unstoppable Ink. We claim no intellectual property rights over your writing. Your words are yours, always.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud infrastructure provider. We implement:

  • Encrypted database connections
  • Secure password hashing (your password is never stored in plain text)
  • Industry-standard security practices
  • Regular security updates

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in
  • Analytics: Google Analytics uses cookies to track usage (you can disable this in your browser)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication hosting
  • Google Analytics: Usage tracking and analytics
  • Google OAuth: Sign-in with Google (optional)
  • Sentry: Error monitoring to improve service reliability

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

7. Your Rights and How to Exercise Them

7.1 Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access (Right to Know): Request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you
  • Correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated personal data
  • Export (Data Portability): Download your writing content in a portable format at any time
  • Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information, so opt-out is not applicable
  • Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We collect account credentials (email + password) used only for authentication and account security

7.2 How to Submit a Request

To exercise any of these rights, you may submit a request through two designated methods:

  1. Web Form: Submit a request through our Contact Form
    Select "CCPA Data Request" as your subject and describe your request
  2. Email: Send your request to support@unstoppable.ink
    Include "CCPA Request" in the subject line

7.3 Identity Verification

To protect your privacy, we must verify your identity before fulfilling requests. Our verification process depends on whether you have an account:

  • If you have an account: We will verify your identity by confirming your email address through a verification link sent to the email associated with your account.
  • If you do not have an account: We will verify your identity by:
    • Matching the email address you provide with our records
    • If we cannot match your information, we may request additional information such as approximate dates of service use or specific content you created
  • For deletion requests: We use a higher standard of verification and may require additional confirmation to ensure the request is legitimate.

7.4 Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. To verify an authorized agent, we require:

  • Signed written permission from you authorizing the agent to act on your behalf, OR
  • A valid power of attorney under California Probate Code sections 4000-4465

We may also require the authorized agent to verify their own identity and may require you to directly verify your identity with us.

7.5 Response Timeline

We will respond to your verified consumer request within 45 days of receipt. If we need more time (up to 90 days total), we will notify you of the extension and the reason.

We will deliver our written response electronically unless you request otherwise.

7.6 No Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. Specifically, we will not:

  • Deny you goods or services
  • Charge different prices or rates
  • Provide a different level or quality of service
  • Suggest you will receive different prices, rates, or quality of service

7.7 Account Holders

If you have an account, you can also manage your data directly through your Account Settings:

  • Export your data: Download all your writing content
  • Delete your account: Permanently delete your account and all associated data
  • Update information: Change your name, email, or password

8. Data Retention and Deletion

8.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Below are the specific retention periods for each category of data we collect:

Data Category Retention Period Justification
Account Information
Email, name, password hash
While account is active + 90 days after deletion Needed to provide service and allow account recovery. 90-day grace period for accidental deletions and legal compliance.
Writing Content
Text, word counts, session data
While account is active + 30 days after deletion Core service data. Brief retention post-deletion for recovery purposes.
Usage Analytics
Session times, feature usage, device info
13 months from collection (Google Analytics default) Industry standard for analytics data. Enables year-over-year comparisons for service improvement.
Contact Form Messages
Name, email, message content
3 years from submission Customer support records. Retained for service quality, issue resolution, and legal compliance.
CCPA Opt-Out Requests
Name, email, request details
3 years from request Legal compliance requirement. California law mandates retention of consumer rights requests.
Payment Information
Transaction records (no card numbers stored)
7 years from transaction Tax and accounting compliance. IRS requires 7-year record retention.
Error Logs
Technical errors, stack traces (may include IP)
90 days from collection Troubleshooting and security monitoring. Automatically purged after 90 days.
Backup Data
Database snapshots
30 days rolling Disaster recovery. Automatic rotation with oldest backups deleted.

8.2 Anonymized Data

After the retention periods above, some data may be retained in anonymized form (with all personally identifiable information removed) for research and service improvement purposes. Anonymized data cannot be linked back to you and is not considered "personal information" under privacy laws.

8.3 Account Deletion

If you request account deletion, we will:

  • Immediately: Deactivate your account and stop data collection
  • Within 24 hours: Delete your writing content from active databases
  • Within 30 days: Purge your account data from all systems and backups
  • Within 90 days: Complete final removal including archived logs
  • Exceptions: We may retain anonymized analytics data and legally required records (payment transactions, CCPA requests) per the retention periods above

To request account deletion, visit your Account Settings or contact us at support@unstoppable.ink.

8.4 Criteria for Retention Periods

Our retention periods are determined based on:

  • Service Necessity: How long the data is needed to provide Unstoppable Ink
  • Legal Requirements: Tax, accounting, and consumer protection laws
  • Industry Standards: Standard practices for similar services
  • User Expectations: Reasonable time for account recovery and issue resolution
  • Data Minimization: Shortest period consistent with the above factors

9. Children's Privacy

Unstoppable Ink is intended for users age 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using Unstoppable Ink, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: support@unstoppable.ink

Web Form: Contact Form

Mail:
Unstoppable Ink
PO Box 143
L'Anse, Michigan 49946

We will respond to privacy requests within 45 days of receipt.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

We Do Not Sell or Share Your Personal Information

We do not sell or share personal information. We do not sell personal information to third parties for money, and we do not disclose personal information to third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising. We use Google Analytics solely for internal website analytics with advertising features disabled. We use Sentry for error monitoring and Supabase for database services. These service providers process data on our behalf and do not use your data for their own purposes.

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals automatically. If you have GPC enabled in your browser, we respect your privacy preferences without requiring any additional action from you.

Your California Privacy Rights

California residents have the following rights under CCPA/CPRA:

  • Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Right to Limit: Limit our use of sensitive personal information (account credentials used only for authentication)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us:

  • Email: support@unstoppable.ink (Subject: "Privacy Request" or "CCPA Request")
  • Web Form: Contact Form
  • Mail: Unstoppable Ink, PO Box 143, L'Anse, Michigan 49946

Verification & Response Timeline

For Know, Delete, or Correct requests, we will verify your identity via email confirmation sent to your registered email address. We will respond within 45 days of receiving your request. Opt-out requests require no verification and will be processed within 15 business days.

Authorized Agents

You may authorize an agent to submit requests on your behalf. We require written signed permission from you or valid power of attorney. For opt-out requests, we will honor authorized agent requests without additional verification.

Sensitive Personal Information

We collect account login credentials (email + password), which is considered sensitive personal information under CCPA. We use this information only for user authentication, account security, and providing our core writing tool service. You have the right to limit our use of sensitive information, but doing so would prevent us from providing our service. To discuss this right, contact us at support@unstoppable.ink.

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