Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
anonymize.today ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our PII detection and anonymization service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing).
2.2 Usage Data
We collect information about your use of our services, including token consumption, API requests, and feature usage patterns.
2.3 Text Data
Text submitted for analysis or anonymization is processed in real-time and is not stored on our servers after processing is complete.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our services
- To process your requests for PII detection and anonymization
- To manage your account and token balance
- To communicate with you about service updates and support
- To improve our services and develop new features
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Data Processing and Storage
4.1 Text Processing
All text submitted for analysis or anonymization is processed using Microsoft Presidio, an open-source PII detection framework. Text is processed in memory and is not persisted to disk or database.
4.2 User Data
Account information, presets, and custom entities are stored securely in our database. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or valid legal requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
6. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure password hashing (bcrypt), and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@anonymize.today