Privacy Policy

At Annote.me, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website annotation service.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you choose to provide.
• Annotation Data: The annotations, comments, and highlights you create on webpages.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled by our third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card details.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the service, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our annotation service
• To process transactions and send related information
• To send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• To respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

3. Information Sharing

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

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information with third parties.
• Service Providers: With vendors who assist us in providing the service.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL, secure storage with access controls, and regular security assessments.

5. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format