1. Introduction
Welcome to SoftMechAI ("the Service"). SoftMechAI is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you use the website and services at softmechai.com.
SoftMechAI is operated by a single individual developer. This is a personal project that provides task management and system administration tools.
2. Information Collected
2.1 Information You Provide
Information that you provide directly is collected, including:
- Account Information: Email address, password (hashed), first name, and last name when you create an account
- Task Data: Task names, due dates, completion status, and other task-related information you create
- Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide in your profile
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
Certain information is automatically collected when you use the services:
- Authentication cookies (session cookies that expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies that last up to 30 days if you use the "Remember me" feature)
- Usage data and analytics
- Device information and browser type
3. How Your Information Is Used
Collected information is used to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the services
- Authenticate your identity and manage your account
- Store and manage your tasks and data
- Send you service-related communications
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a third-party database service. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure password hashing
- Row-level security policies
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
5. Third-Party Services
The following third-party services are used and may collect or process your information:
- Supabase: Database and authentication services. See their privacy policy at https://supabase.com/privacy
- Netlify: Hosting and deployment services. See their privacy policy at https://www.netlify.com/privacy/
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies and similar tracking technologies are used to maintain your session and improve your experience. The following types are used:
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security. These cannot be disabled. When you log in, you may choose to use the "Remember me on this device" option, which sets a persistent cookie that remains active for up to 30 days. If you do not select this option, a session cookie is used instead, which expires when you close your browser.
- Analytics Cookies: These optional cookies help me understand how visitors use the website by collecting and reporting information about page views, user interactions, and navigation patterns. This data is stored in my own database and is only collected when you explicitly consent to analytics cookies. You can enable or disable these cookies at any time through the cookie settings.
- Marketing Cookies: These optional cookies are used to track marketing campaigns, measure advertising effectiveness, and understand how users interact with marketing content. This includes tracking page views, clicks, and conversions related to marketing campaigns. This data is stored in my own database and is only collected when you explicitly consent to marketing cookies. You can enable or disable these cookies at any time through the cookie settings.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the services. You can also choose not to use the "Remember me" feature during login to limit cookie persistence to your current browser session. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings available in the website footer.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the contact information provided below.
8. Data Retention
Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to provide the services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, your personal information will be deleted or anonymized, subject to legal retention requirements.
9. Children's Privacy
The services are not intended for children under the age of 13. Personal information is not knowingly collected from children under 13. If you believe information has been collected from a child under 13, please contact the operator immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Users will be notified of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact the operator at:
Website: https://softmechai.com
Email: softmechaiofficialemail@gmail.com
Note: As a single-person operation, every effort will be made to respond to inquiries in a timely manner, typically within 5-7 business days.