Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 18, 2024
1. Introduction
Formula ("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 AI-powered form creation platform with conversation mode, AI assistance, and multiple embedding options.
By using Formula, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name and email address (from Google or Discord authentication)
- Profile picture (if provided by your authentication provider)
- Account preferences and settings
Form and Response Data
- Forms you create, including questions, descriptions, and settings
- Responses submitted to your forms
- Analytics and usage statistics for your forms
- Conversation mode interactions and AI-generated content
- Interactive demo responses (used for demonstration purposes only)
Usage Information
- Log data including IP addresses, browser type, and access times
- Feature usage patterns and service interactions
- Device information and operating system details
Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card details. We retain only the last four digits and card type for billing purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Formula service
- Process your forms and collect responses
- Generate AI-powered form suggestions and improvements
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send important service notifications and updates
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
AI Processing: Your form content may be processed by our AI systems to provide intelligent suggestions and generate content. This processing is done securely and your data is not used to train external AI models.
4. Information 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 trusted third-party services like Stripe (payments) and Supabase (database hosting)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Formula, our users, or others
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures:
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access controls and authentication for all systems
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Secure data centers with physical security measures
We use Supabase for database hosting and Vercel for application hosting, both of which maintain high security standards. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
Immediate Data Deletion: When you delete your Formula account, all of your personal data, forms, responses, and associated information are immediately and permanently deletedfrom our systems. This includes:
- Your profile information and account details
- All forms you've created
- All responses collected through your forms
- Analytics data and usage statistics
- Payment history (except as required for legal compliance)
For active accounts, we retain your data as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide services. Some data may be retained for longer periods only when required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention).
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data immediately
- Portability: Export your forms and data in standard formats
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your information
You can exercise these rights through your account settings or by contacting us at privacy@formula.com
8. Live Demo and Interactive Content
Our website includes live, interactive form demos that showcase conversation mode and other platform capabilities. These demos use actual form functionality but are for demonstration purposes only:
- Demo responses are not stored permanently and may be cleared periodically
- Information entered into demo forms is used solely for demonstration
- Demo data should not be used for collecting real user information
- Demo interactions help showcase conversation mode and AI assistance features
These live demos allow you to experience the platform's conversation capabilities before creating an account.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Formula uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Provide security features
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your personal information, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Children's Privacy
Formula is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:
- Sending an email to your registered email address
- Posting a prominent notice on our website
- Providing an in-app notification
Your continued use of Formula after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Third-Party Services
Google/Discord Authentication
We use Google and Discord for authentication. Please review their privacy policies for information about how they handle your data.
Stripe
Payment processing is handled by Stripe. Stripe's privacy policy governs the collection and use of payment information.
Supabase
Our database is hosted by Supabase. Your data is stored securely in accordance with Supabase's security and privacy standards.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@formula.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.
15. Regional Privacy Rights
GDPR (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Right to know the legal basis for processing your data
- Right to object to automated decision-making
CCPA (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used, and the right to request deletion of your personal information.