Format Magic Privacy & Cookie Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Format Magic ("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 Format Magic application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our Service:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your email address and payment information for subscription purposes.
• User Content: The text you input for formatting is processed but not stored by our Service.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process payments for subscriptions
• Send you Service-related communications

Data Processing and Storage

• We use OpenAI and Google Gemini to process the text you input for formatting. Please review their respective privacy policies to understand how they handle data.
• Your input text is stored on our servers for the purposes of the creation of PDF output only and is deleted within 1 hour of receipt.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties, such as payment providers, who assist us in operating our Service, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• The right to erasure of your personal data
• The right to restrict processing of your personal data
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing of your personal data
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help our website remember information about your visit, which can make it easier for you to use our site and make the site work better for you.

Our Use of Cookies

Format Magic uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of our website. Under GDPR Article 6(1)(f), we process these cookies based on legitimate interests, as they are required for the proper functioning of our service.

Cookies We Use

We only use strictly necessary cookies for:

• User authentication (keeping you logged in during your session)
• Session management
• Security purposes
• Essential website functionality

Types of Cookies

Managing Cookies

Since we only use essential cookies, disabling them may prevent you from using key features of our website, including logging in to your account. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our service and cannot be disabled while using our platform.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy and Cookie 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy or would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us

Governing Law

This Privacy and Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of Western Australia, while also complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.