Privacy Policy

    Last updated: January 2025

    This Privacy Policy explains how MakeProductive ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services.

    Scope of This Policy

    This Privacy Policy applies to:

    • MakeProductive.com
    • CourseCrafter AI
    • Any future applications, tools, or services launched by MakeProductive

    By using any of our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. Individual products should not duplicate this policy; they reference this master Privacy Policy.

    1. Information We Collect

    Account Information

    When you create an account, we may collect:

    • Email address
    • Name (if provided)
    • Password (stored securely using encryption)
    • Account preferences and settings

    Usage Information

    We automatically collect information about how you interact with our services:

    • Pages visited and features used
    • Time spent on our services
    • Device information (browser type, operating system)
    • IP address and approximate location
    • Referring URLs

    Content You Create

    When you use our AI-powered tools, we may process the content you input to provide our services, including:

    • Text prompts and queries
    • Documents and files you upload
    • Generated outputs and results

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect to:

    • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
    • Process your transactions and manage your account
    • Send you service-related communications
    • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
    • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
    • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
    • Comply with legal obligations

    3. AI Processing Disclosure

    Our AI-powered features may send your content to third-party AI service providers (such as OpenAI, Google, or similar) solely to deliver the functionality you requested. We do not:

    • Use your content to train AI models
    • Share your content with AI providers for purposes other than delivering services
    • Store your AI interactions longer than necessary to provide the service

    AI providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data transmitted through their APIs.

    4. Cookies & Analytics

    We use cookies and similar technologies to:

    • Keep you logged in to your account
    • Remember your preferences
    • Analyze how our services are used
    • Improve performance and user experience

    You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

    5. Third-Party Service Providers

    We work with trusted third-party providers to operate our services:

    • AI Services: To power our AI features (e.g., OpenAI, Google AI)
    • Payment Processing: To handle subscriptions and payments securely
    • Email Services: To send transactional and marketing emails
    • Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our services
    • Hosting & Infrastructure: To store and serve our applications

    These providers only have access to information necessary to perform their services and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

    6. Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

    • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
    • Secure authentication mechanisms
    • Regular security assessments and updates
    • Access controls limiting who can view your data

    While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

    7. International Data Transfers

    Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws, including standard contractual clauses where required.

    8. Public & Shared Content

    Some features may allow you to share content publicly or with other users. You are responsible for the content you choose to share. Once shared, such content may be accessible to others and may not be fully recoverable.

    9. Your Rights

    Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

    • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
    • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
    • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
    • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
    • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

    To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@makeproductive.com.

    10. Children's Privacy

    Our services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

    11. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where retention is required by law.

    12. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

    13. Contact Us

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

    Email: contact@makeproductive.com