Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Slangsmith is a generational slang translator that turns modern phrases into vernaculars from different eras and communities. Slangsmith is owned and operated by Pengwinning, Inc., a company incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws (including the EU and UK GDPR), Pengwinning, Inc. is the data controller of personal data collected through the Service. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you use our website, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

2. Scope of this policy

This policy applies to information we collect through the Service and any related communications with you. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or applications that you may access through links or integrations. Those third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

3. Information we collect

We collect information that you provide directly, information generated automatically when you use the Service, and information from third-party services you choose to connect.

3.1 Information you provide

• Phrases and translations. The text you submit for translation and any translations you save, edit, rate, or share. Please do not include personal or sensitive information in your inputs.
• Account information. If you create an account or sign in, we may collect your email address, authentication identifiers, and profile information provided by your chosen sign-in provider.
• Feedback and correspondence. Information you provide when you contact us, report issues, or respond to surveys.

3.2 Information collected automatically

• Device and usage data. IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.
• Performance and diagnostic data. Error reports, crashes, and other technical information that helps us operate and improve the Service.

3.3 Information from connected services

• Social accounts. If you connect a social account (such as Mastodon), we store access tokens and account identifiers needed to post or share content on your behalf. You can disconnect these accounts at any time from Settings.
• Authentication providers. If you sign in with a third-party provider (such as Google), we receive information they share with us, such as your name, email address, and profile identifier, in accordance with your privacy settings with that provider.

4. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to provide, operate, improve, and protect the Service, and to communicate with you. Specifically, we use your information to:

• Generate and display translations and related content.
• Maintain your account, authenticate you, and keep the Service secure.
• Save, retrieve, and share translations you choose to keep or publish.
• Monitor and prevent abuse, fraud, and security incidents.
• Analyze usage trends and improve features, performance, and user experience.
• Display advertising and measure its effectiveness, where applicable.
• Respond to your inquiries, support requests, and feedback.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

5. Legal basis for processing

Where applicable data protection laws require a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on the following bases:

• Performance of a contract. Processing necessary to provide the Service and fulfill our obligations under our Terms of Service.
• Legitimate interests. Processing for security, fraud prevention, service improvement, and advertising, balanced against your rights and interests.
• Consent. Processing based on your consent, such as for certain cookies or marketing communications, where required. You can withdraw consent at any time.
• Legal obligation. Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal process.

6. Data retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Account information. Retained until you delete your account or we terminate it in accordance with our Terms of Service.
• Translations and user-generated content. Retained as long as they remain associated with your account or a public share, unless you delete them or request deletion.
• Social connection tokens. Retained only as long as the connection remains active. Tokens are removed when you disconnect the account.
• Usage and log data. Generally retained for a limited period for security, debugging, and analytics purposes, and then deleted or aggregated.
• Communication records. Retained for as long as necessary to respond to and resolve inquiries, and for legal compliance.

When we no longer need personal information, we delete it, anonymize it, or securely dispose of it in accordance with applicable law.

7. Cookies and similar technologies

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Service, remember preferences, analyze usage, and serve relevant advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and improve your experience.

7.1 Types of cookies we use

• Essential cookies. Necessary for the Service to function, such as authentication and security cookies. These cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.
• Preference cookies. Remember your settings and choices, such as theme or language preferences.
• Analytics cookies. Help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve it.
• Advertising cookies. Used by advertising partners to deliver and measure ads and, where permitted, to personalize advertising based on your interests.

7.2 Managing cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically refuse or delete cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of the Service. You can also manage advertising cookies and opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings and the ad provider's opt-out controls.

8. Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Service, diagnose issues, and improve features. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, device type, browser, referring pages, and in-app interactions. Analytics data is generally aggregated and may be processed by third-party analytics providers on our behalf. We do not intentionally collect personal information through analytics beyond what is automatically generated by standard web analytics tools.

9. Advertising

Slangsmith may display advertising through third-party advertising partners. These partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to measure ad delivery and performance and, where permitted, to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests based on your activity across different websites and apps.

We do not sell your personal information to advertisers. We may share limited data with advertising partners to enable ad delivery and measurement, subject to their privacy policies and applicable law. You can manage ad personalization and opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings and the ad provider's controls.

10. Sharing your information

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

• Service providers. We share information with trusted third-party providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, database storage, authentication, AI translation, analytics, and advertising. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide their services.
• Payment processor and Merchant of Record (Paddle). When you purchase a paid plan, the transaction is handled by Paddle.com Market Limited and its affiliates ("Paddle"), which acts as the Merchant of Record and reseller of our products. Paddle receives the information needed to process your payment, including your name, email address, billing address, IP address, payment method details, and details of the items you purchase. Paddle is an independent controller for the payment-related data it collects and processes that data in accordance with its own Privacy Notice. Paddle also handles billing-related customer support, taxes, invoices, and refunds.
• Public shares. If you choose to share a translation publicly, the content you share (including any display name you choose) may be visible to anyone who has access to the share link.
• Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required to do so by law, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety and that of others.
• Business transfers. If Slangsmith is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

11. Third-party services and subprocessors

We rely on third-party services to host, secure, and operate the Service. The infrastructure and backend services that power Slangsmith are provided by the Lovable platform, which includes hosting, database, authentication, and storage capabilities. Slangsmith is responsible for how we configure and use these services, while the platform provider is responsible for the underlying infrastructure.

Additional third-party services may include AI translation providers, authentication providers, social media platforms, and advertising partners. Each of these providers processes data under its own privacy policy and terms. We encourage you to review their policies to understand their practices.

12. International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally, in accordance with applicable law.

13. Data security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include access controls, encryption in transit, and regular security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• 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 legal and operational retention needs.
• Portability. Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Restriction. Request that we restrict processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Objection. Object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing or profiling for advertising purposes.
• Withdraw consent. Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

To exercise your rights, contact us via the Contact page. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

15. Children's privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

16. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the revised policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the Service.

17. Contact us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via the Contact page or email hello@slangsmith.ai.