Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 4, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how NKTech UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses personal information in connection with the vide.dev CLI developer tool and associated services (the "Service").

1. Who We Are

NKTech UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Funkerstraße 33

76227 Karlsruhe

Germany

VAT ID: DE362259409

Commercial Register: Amtsgericht Mannheim, HRB747437

Managing Director: Norbert Kozsir

Email: norbert@nktech.dev

We are the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data under this Privacy Policy. We do not currently have a Data Protection Officer (DPO).

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

  • Email address via Google Sign-In. We only receive your email address from Google for authentication purposes.

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage metadata related to your interaction with the vide.dev CLI, such as timestamps, request volume, and credit usage. We do not log or store the content of your AI prompts.
  • Feedback and analytics data collected via Wiredash, which may include usage behavior and voluntary feedback.
  • Website analytics collected via Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused platform that does not use cookies or track individuals.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To authenticate and manage your account.
  • To operate and maintain the Service.
  • To monitor system usage and ensure fair use.
  • To analyze and improve the Service based on anonymized or aggregated feedback.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To provide you access to the vide.dev CLI and associated AI services.
  • Legitimate interests: To monitor and improve the Service, ensure security, and collect anonymous analytics.
  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide feedback through Wiredash or authorize Google Sign-In.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited information with the following categories of third parties:

  • OpenRouter (AI platform): Your prompts are sent to OpenRouter to retrieve AI responses. Metadata is logged but prompt content is not stored by vide.dev. For OpenRouter's data policy, see https://openrouter.ai.
  • Google (Authentication): Google Sign-In is used for authentication. We receive your email address only. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Plausible Analytics: Website analytics are collected in aggregate form, without cookies or personal data. See https://plausible.io/data-policy.
  • Wiredash: We use Wiredash for in-app feedback and analytics. Information is collected anonymously unless otherwise specified. See https://wiredash.io/privacy.

All service providers are contractually obligated to handle your data solely on our behalf and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account-related data is retained until your account is deleted.
  • Metadata is retained for operational and analytical purposes.
  • Feedback is retained as long as relevant for product improvement.
  • Aggregate analytics data may be stored indefinitely.

You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at norbert@nktech.dev.

7. Your Rights

If you are located in the EU, EEA, UK, or California, you may have the following rights:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact norbert@nktech.dev. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Data Transfers

We may process your personal data in the EU or transfer it to service providers in other jurisdictions. Where such transfers occur, we use legally recognized mechanisms to ensure data protection compliance.

9. Security

We use technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. These include secure storage, encryption, and limited access based on operational needs. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Cookies

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. We may use essential cookies or local storage only for login sessions or core functionality. Our analytics are handled by Plausible, which does not use cookies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Effective Date."

13. Contact Us

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

NKTech UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Email: norbert@nktech.dev

Last Updated: May 4, 2024