Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

At SpecIQ ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered documentation generation service (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, and authentication credentials through our third-party authentication provider (Clerk). We may also collect profile information you choose to provide.

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service, including:

  • Document generation requests and history
  • Features and tools you use
  • Time and date of your visits
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and location data
  • Error logs and performance data

1.3 Content Data

We collect and store the content you provide when generating documents, including:

  • Product information and specifications
  • Industry and use case details
  • Generated documents and their content
  • Feedback and ratings you provide

1.4 Payment Information

When you make a purchase, payment information is processed by our third-party payment processors (Paddle and Stripe). We do not store your full credit card details. We only receive and store payment confirmation and transaction details necessary for billing and subscription management.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our AI documentation generation service
  • AI Processing: To process your requests and generate documents using AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic)
  • Account Management: To manage your account, subscriptions, and billing
  • Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and support responses
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
  • Marketing: With your consent, to send promotional communications (you can opt-out anytime)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:

  • Authentication: Clerk (user authentication and management)
  • Database: Supabase (data storage and hosting)
  • AI Processing: OpenAI and Anthropic (document generation)
  • Payments: Paddle and Stripe (payment processing)
  • Analytics: Service analytics and monitoring tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
  • Secure authentication and access controls
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. AI-Generated Content and Third-Party Services

Our Service uses AI models provided by third parties (OpenAI, Anthropic) to generate documents. When you use our Service:

  • Your input data is sent to these AI providers for processing
  • AI providers may use your data to train and improve their models (subject to their privacy policies)
  • Generated content is AI-created and should be reviewed for accuracy and compliance
  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices of AI providers

Please review the privacy policies of OpenAI and Anthropic to understand how they handle your data.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@speciq.app. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material 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 Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@speciq.app

Support: support@speciq.app

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 30, 2026.