Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Write Like Me ("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 Google Docs™ add-on.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 User Information

• Email Address: We collect your Google email address to identify your account and provide service.
• User Preferences: Your writing style preferences, base prompts, and training examples are stored locally in your Google Apps Script user properties.

2.2 Training Data

• Google Docs™: When you add Google Docs™ as training examples, we access and analyze the text content to learn your writing style.
• Web Links: When you add web links, we fetch and analyze the content to understand your writing preferences.
• Training Examples: The content from your training documents and links is processed to build your personalized writing style profile.

2.3 Usage Data

• Usage Logs: We track API token usage, costs, and operation types (generation, rewrite) for subscription management and usage limits.
• Subscription Information: If you subscribe, we store subscription details including plan, billing interval, and payment information (processed through Stripe).

2.4 API Keys

• User-Provided API Keys: If you choose to use your own API key (BYOK), it is stored securely in your Google Apps Script user properties and only used for API calls you initiate.
• Managed API Keys: For trial, beta, and subscription users, we use managed API keys that are stored securely in Script Properties.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve the Write Like Me add-on functionality.
• Style Learning: To analyze your training examples and build your personalized writing style profile.
• Content Generation: To generate and rewrite content in your writing style.
• Subscription Management: To manage your subscription, track usage limits, and process payments.
• Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

4. Data Storage

4.1 Local Storage (Google Apps Script)

• Your training examples, base prompts, and API keys (if BYOK) are stored in Google Apps Script User Properties, which are isolated per user.
• Usage logs are stored locally in User Properties for quick access.

4.2 Firebase Firestore

• User profiles, subscription information, and usage logs are stored in Firebase Firestore.
• Beta users' data is stored in a separate Firebase project from production users.
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

4.3 Third-Party Services

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data.
• OpenAI: Content generation API. Your prompts and generated content are sent to OpenAI for processing. OpenAI's privacy policy applies.
• Google: Google Workspace™ integration. Google's privacy policy applies to Google account 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:

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers (Stripe, OpenAI) who assist in operating our service.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users).

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction

You can access and update your training examples, base prompts, and preferences through the add-on interface.

6.2 Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your data by clearing training examples through the add-on interface or contacting us at andrew@eyecreality.com to request account deletion.

6.3 Subscription Cancellation

You can cancel your subscription at any time through the Stripe customer portal or by contacting support.

6.4 API Key Management

If you use your own API key (BYOK), you can update or remove it at any time through the Settings section.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure storage, and Firebase security rules. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

• Active Users: We retain your data as long as your account is active.
• Deleted Accounts: Data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion request.
• Usage Logs: Retained for subscription management and may be kept for up to 12 months.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using our service, you consent to such transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents may request disclosure or deletion of personal information and opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information). Contact andrew@eyecreality.com to exercise these rights.

14. GDPR Rights (EU Users)

EU users have rights to access, rectify, erase, object, data portability, and withdraw consent. Contact andrew@eyecreality.com to exercise these rights.