Privacy Policy for Thoxt (Thoxt LLP)

At Thoxt, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you use our self-publishing platform. By accessing or using Thoxt, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and usage data to provide and enhance our services.

Personal Information:

When you sign up for Thoxt, we collect details such as your name, email address, and other information necessary for account creation and personalization.

Usage Data:

We gather data on your interactions within the app, including articles you read, images and videos you view or upload, your browsing history, and engagement with other users. This helps us understand your preferences and improve your experience.

Device Information:

We collect information about the devices you use to access Thoxt, such as device type, operating system, and browser type, to optimize our platform's performance.

1.1 AI Usage and Training

We use content published by you to provide enhanced features and tools, such as:

We may also use your content to improve and train our AI systems for assisting you with writing tasks, such as title suggestion, autocompletion and more.

Your Rights and Safeguards

Your content remains your intellectual property. Any usage is strictly intended to benefit you and other users of the platform by improving the tools we offer.

The AI is designed to assist and empower content creators, not to replace or duplicate their work.

We do NOT commercialize or share your content with third parties for their AI training or unrelated purposes without your explicit consent.

You have the right to request information about how your content is utilized and to opt-out of certain AI-based functionalities by updating your preferences.

Our commitment is to use AI ethically and transparently to support and enhance your creative process.

2. How We Use Your Information

We utilize your data to enhance your experience and provide personalized content.

Account Management:

Your information is used to create and manage your account, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience.

Personalized Content:

We analyze your usage data to recommend articles, images, and videos that align with your interests, enhancing content discovery.

Advertising:

We display ads tailored to your reading habits and preferences. These ads are provided by third-party advertising networks and are designed to be relevant to you.

Communication:

We use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, and notifications about new content or features. You can manage your communication preferences in your account settings.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and personalize content.

Cookies:

Thoxt employs cookies to remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and enhance the platform's functionality. You can manage cookie settings through your browser, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience.

Tracking Technologies:

We use web beacons and similar technologies to monitor user activity and gather data on how you interact with our content, aiding in the improvement of our services.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted partners and service providers.

Service Providers:

We share your data with third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes we specify.

Legal Compliance:

We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights and the safety of our users.

Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such changes and provide options to manage your data.

5. Advertising and Content Recommendations

We display personalized ads and content based on your interests and activity.

Personalized Ads:

Advertisements are tailored to your reading habits and preferences. These ads are provided by third-party networks, and we may share your data with them to deliver relevant advertising.

Content Recommendations:

We use algorithms to suggest articles, images, and videos that match your interests, enhancing your content discovery experience.

6. Data Security

We implement measures to protect your information from unauthorized access.

Security Measures:

Thoxt employs industry-standard security protocols to safeguard your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention:

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can request the deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your information and can manage your privacy settings.

Access and Control:

You can access, update, or delete your account information through your account settings. You also have the right to request a copy of your data.

Communication Preferences:

You can manage your preferences regarding notifications and marketing communications in your account settings.

Cookies:

You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on Thoxt.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary.

Retention Period:

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data, except where retention is required for legal or business purposes. Content you published on Thoxt may be retained as 'hidden’ for improving recommendations or user experience.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred across borders for processing.

Global Operations:

Thoxt operates globally, and your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of India. We ensure that any international data transfer complies with applicable laws and provides adequate protection for your information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13.

Age Restriction:

Thoxt does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Policy Updates:

Thoxt reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Thoxt after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

12. Prohibition of Unauthorized Data Scraping

We strictly prohibit the use of our platform's data for AI training without explicit consent.

No Unauthorized Scraping:

You are prohibited from using automated tools, bots, or other means to scrape, harvest, or collect data from Thoxt for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models or for any other unauthorized use.

Compliance with Robots.txt:

We utilize the robots.txt protocol to manage and restrict automated access to our platform. By accessing Thoxt, you agree to comply with our robots.txt directives, which may include restrictions on AI crawlers.

13. Enforcement and Monitoring

We actively monitor and enforce our policies to protect our content.

Monitoring:

We employ various technologies to detect and prevent unauthorized data scraping activities.

Enforcement:

Violations of this policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your access to Thoxt, legal action, and other remedies as deemed appropriate.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, contact us.

Contact Information:

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

Email: support@thoxt.com

Address: Thoxt LLP, Suite 102, Yajmaan 2, Gotri-Sevasi, Vadodara, Gujarat, India