1. Introduction

LUSQUAN B.V. ("we," "our," or "us") operates the SpellCheck application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our spelling and grammar checking service.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at privacy@lusquan.com.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use SpellCheck, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Text Content: The text you submit for checking (processed securely)
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
• Payment Information: For premium features, processed through secure third-party providers

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate SpellCheck:

• Log and usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Location data (approximate location based on IP address)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information collected via SpellCheck for various purposes:

• To provide our service: Process your text for spelling and grammar checking
• To improve our service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
• To communicate with you: Send service-related announcements
• To ensure security: Protect against fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations: As required by applicable laws
• For research and development: Improve language processing algorithms

4. Data Processing & Storage

Text Processing

When you submit text to SpellCheck:

• Text is processed in real-time for spelling and grammar checking
• We do not permanently store the content of your text checks
• Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained to improve our algorithms
• Your text is encrypted during transmission and processing

Data Storage

We store different types of data for varying periods:

• Account Information: Retained as long as your account is active
• Text Content: Not stored after processing (except anonymized samples)
• Usage Data: Stored for up to 24 months for service improvement
• Payment Information: Processed and stored by secure payment providers

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@lusquan.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session when logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our service
• Improve performance and security

For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that process personal information:

• Hosting Providers: For application hosting and data storage
• Analytics Services: To understand usage patterns (anonymized data)
• Payment Processors: For handling subscription payments
• Language Processing Tools: To enhance our checking algorithms

All third-party providers are carefully selected and comply with data protection regulations.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers
• Adequacy decisions for data transfers
• Data processing agreements with all vendors

10. Children's Privacy

SpellCheck is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Sending an email notification (for registered users)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: