Privacy Policy

Venkata Subramanian Srinivasan ("we," "our," or "us") operates ArguLens AI at argulens.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service.

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

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect authentication information through our third-party provider, Clerk. This may include:

• Email address
• Name
• Profile information from Google OAuth (if you sign in with Google)
• Authentication tokens and session data

2.2 Payment Information

If you subscribe to our Pro tier, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card information. Stripe collects and processes:

• Payment method details (credit/debit card information)
• Billing address
• Transaction history

We receive from Stripe only limited information such as the last four digits of your card and subscription status.

2.3 Uploaded Documents

When you upload legal documents for analysis:

• Documents are parsed and processed server-side to extract text and perform analysis
• Raw document files are NOT stored permanently in our database
• Only the analysis results (case summaries, insights, timelines, etc.) are stored
• Document metadata (filename, upload date, file size) may be retained

2.4 Analysis Data

We store the results of AI analysis performed on your documents, including:

• Case summaries and insights
• Identified strengths and weaknesses
• Timeline data
• Chat conversation history
• Generated analysis reports

2.5 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Service:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of access
• Referring website
• Error logs and diagnostic data

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide the Service: Processing documents, generating AI analysis, and delivering requested features
• To manage your account: Authentication, subscription management, and customer support
• To process payments: Billing and subscription management through Stripe
• To improve the Service: Analyzing usage patterns, identifying bugs, and enhancing features
• To communicate with you: Sending service updates, security alerts, and responding to inquiries
• To enforce our Terms: Preventing fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
• To comply with legal obligations: Responding to lawful requests and protecting our legal rights

We use the following third-party services to operate ArguLens AI. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:

4.1 Clerk (Authentication)

Handles user authentication and account management. Privacy Policy: https://clerk.com/privacy

4.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Processes subscription payments and manages billing. Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

4.3 Vercel (Hosting)

Hosts our application and provides infrastructure. Privacy Policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

4.4 Neon (Database)

Stores analysis results and application data in a PostgreSQL database. Privacy Policy: https://neon.tech/privacy-policy

4.5 AI Service Providers

We use third-party AI models (including but not limited to Anthropic Claude and Google Gemini) to analyze your documents. Document text is sent to these providers for processing but is not used to train their models per their enterprise/API agreements.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze Service usage. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
• Session Cookies: Maintain your login state
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how the Service is used

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

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

• All data transmissions are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• Database connections are encrypted
• Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Regular security audits and updates

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

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations:

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account
• Analysis results: Retained until you delete them or close your account
• Payment records: Retained per legal requirements (typically 7 years for tax purposes)
• Usage logs: Retained for up to 90 days

After account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Request export of your analysis data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (if applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact information available at argulens.com or through your account settings.

The Service is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a prominent notice on the Service. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

ArguLens AI
Website: argulens.com