Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
HYT ('we', 'our', or 'us') operates the RedactGuard service (the 'Service'). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
HYT
Owner: Radoslav Tsvetkov
c/o Impressumservice dein-impressum.de
Stettiner Straße 41
35410 Hungen
Germany
VAT ID: DE367045008
Email: team@getredactguard.com
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
• Name and contact information (email address, company name)
• Account credentials and authentication data
• Payment information (processed by third-party payment processors)
• Usage data and service interaction logs
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
3.2 Document Data and PII Processing
IMPORTANT: By using our Service, you explicitly consent to:
• Document Upload and Processing: You may upload documents containing personal data and PII for analysis and anonymization.
• AI Processing: Your documents are processed by our AI systems to detect and anonymize PII.
• User Responsibility: You acknowledge that our PII detection may not be 100% accurate. You are responsible for reviewing processed documents before using them for any purpose, especially when forwarding to AI tools or third parties.
• Liability: You assume full responsibility for the accuracy of anonymization and any use of processed documents.
• Data Retention: Uploaded documents are processed and may be temporarily stored for service delivery.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): For document processing and PII anonymization
• Contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): To provide our services
• Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): For service improvement and security
• Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR): For compliance with applicable laws
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process and anonymize your documents
• Manage your account and provide customer support
• Process payments and billing
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and security threats
6. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information:
• With service providers who assist in operating our Service
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• With your explicit consent
• In connection with business transfers (mergers, acquisitions)
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Staff training on data protection
• Incident response procedures
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
• Account data: Until account deletion or service termination
• Document data: Temporarily during processing, then deleted
• Usage logs: Up to 2 years for security and service improvement
• Financial records: As required by law (typically 10 years)
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
• Access: Request information about your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ('right to be forgotten')
• Restriction: Limit processing of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at team@getredactguard.com
16. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
HYT
Radoslav Tsvetkov
c/o Impressumservice dein-impressum.de
Stettiner Straße 41
35410 Hungen
Germany
Email: team@getredactguard.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.