Privacy Policy
To ensure information transparency and allow you to better control your personal information, this policy regulates how SodPEN (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and stores data when you access and use our official website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).
We are committed to protecting your personal information and data privacy to the fullest extent. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can update, manage and delete your information. This Privacy Policy is an integral part of the Terms of Service and applies to all information provided by you in the course of using the Website. We encourage you to read this policy carefully.
1 Overview
We recommend that you read the full text of this Privacy Policy. If you do not have time to read the entire document, the key points are summarized below:
· We do not sell your information or data, nor do we assist third-party companies in using your personal information for product promotion. Our sole source of revenue is the subscription services we offer on the Website.
· We integrate a small number of carefully vetted third-party services to optimize the quality of our Website services.
· We use cookies to support our product services and promotional activities.
· This service is intended solely as a writing aid and does not provide any form of ghostwriting service. Users are strictly prohibited from directly submitting content generated by this service as academic work such as assignments or dissertations. When using the service, users must strictly comply with the academic integrity and anti-plagiarism policies of their respective schools and institutions.
· You may contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns about this policy.
2 Information Collection
What information does SodPEN collect about me?
When you create a SodPEN account, you are required to provide us with your email address. Additionally, you may choose to add payment information to your account at your discretion.
We also collect content that you create, upload or receive while using our services, including content generated and edited by you through the Website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you use SodPEN, our system automatically records certain data related to your device and your use of the Website, as detailed below:
1. Location Information: Refers to the geographic region where you access the Website via a computer, identified by your network IP address or similar identifiers.
2. Log Information: Like most internet websites and technical services, our servers automatically collect and record data in log files when you access or use the Website. Such log data may include your IP address, browser type and settings, timestamp of use, browser configuration information, language preferences and cookie data.
3. Usage Information: This information tracks the Website features you use and how you use them. We may obtain data from third-party service providers to analyze user behavior on the Website, such as the number of users visiting specific pages and the links they click on. We use this aggregated information to further optimize and improve the user experience of the Website.
4. Device Information: Refers to data from the computer or mobile device you use, including unique device identifiers, browser type and settings, device model and configuration, operating system version, mobile network information and application version numbers. We also collect information about interactions between your applications, browser, device and our services, including your IP address, crash reports, system activity, and the timestamp and referrer URL of your requests.
5. Security Information: To ensure the safe and stable operation of our software and services, we collect information such as your hardware model, operating system version number, International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), unique device identifier, network hardware address (MAC address), IP address, WLAN access points, Bluetooth information, base station information, software version number, network access method, type and status, network quality data, operation records, usage statistics and service logs.
6. Cookies: Cookies are small text files stored on your device, primarily used by web browsers to deliver personalized content, remember login status and account settings. SodPEN uses cookies and similar technologies to collect usage and analytics data to provide you with Website services.
Information Collected from Other Sources
We may collect information about you from third parties (such as marketing partners) to the extent permitted by law. We may combine information obtained from other sources with information collected directly from you (or your device) and use it in accordance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
3 Information Use
How does SodPEN use my information?
To fulfill our contractual obligations to you and protect our legitimate business interests, we will use, process and store your information within the necessary scope for the following purposes:
1. To display user content associated with your account and ensure you can access such content when using our services.
2. To communicate with you, such as collecting feedback, issuing software update notifications, and responding to your support requests.
3. To help us provide and manage Website services, perform user identity authentication for security purposes, and optimize the functionality, algorithms and availability of the Website.
Does SodPEN review my content?
Under normal circumstances, SodPEN personnel will not review user content stored by you. However, exceptions may apply in the following cases:
· We have reasonable grounds to believe that you have violated the provisions of the Terms of Service.
· For customer service support purposes.
· We are obligated to review your content in accordance with the Terms of Service.
· To improve our AI algorithms.
Will SodPEN share my information?
We will not share your personal information with any organizations, companies or individuals other than SodPEN and its related service providers, except in the following circumstances:
1. Sharing with Third-Party Service Providers: We collaborate with third-party service providers to meet our business operational needs and improve service quality.
2. With Your Express Consent: We will share your personal data after obtaining your explicit authorization.
3. Necessary Measures to Protect Legitimate Interests: We deem it necessary to investigate potential violations of these Terms of Service.
4. In Compliance with Legal Requirements: To resolve disputes in litigation or respond to legitimate requests from government authorities.
5. Business Restructuring Needs: In the event of mergers, acquisitions, bankruptcies, restructurings, or the sale of part or all of our assets or equity.
4 Data Storage, Transfer, Retention and Deletion
Where is my data stored?
The information you submit will be processed and stored in the United States. When you access the Website using an electronic device, the user content you save will be stored on that device and synchronized with our servers.
Is my data secure?
SodPEN is committed to protecting the security of your information and has implemented reasonable security measures to safeguard it. Our network services use encryption technologies such as Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols to protect your data during transmission over the network.
However, no method of internet data transmission can guarantee 100% security. Therefore, we cannot fully ensure the absolute security of the information you transmit to us, and you shall bear the corresponding risks accordingly.
How do I delete my personal data?
You may delete your personal information at any time by logging into your account, visiting the settings page and deleting your account. Please note that for security reasons, you must cancel your subscription before you can delete your SodPEN account.
How long will personal data be retained?
You may delete your personal profile at any time by deleting your SodPEN account. However, we may retain some of your personal information for a reasonable period of time to protect our legitimate business interests, detect and prevent fraud, and fulfill our legal obligations.
5 Third-Party Services
Some third-party services that collaborate with us may request permission to access your information. Such services will seek your consent before obtaining such access. We encourage you to carefully consider whether to grant such permissions.
Currently, we primarily use the following third-party service:
· Google Analytics: The Website uses Google Analytics to collect information about Website usage, including how often users visit the Website, which pages they view, and which other websites they used prior to visiting this Website.
6 Minors' Provisions
If you are a minor under the age of 18, you should read and consent to this Privacy Policy under the supervision and guidance of your parents or other legal guardians before using this software and related services.
If you are under the age of 18, please do not submit any personal information through this Website. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's internet usage and help them understand this policy.
7 Will This Privacy Policy Change?
We may revise this policy as product iterations, functional service adjustments and changes in legal and regulatory policies occur, but we will always respect and protect your privacy rights and interests.
Your continued access to or use of this software following the update of this Privacy Policy shall constitute your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
8 Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at tyi518704@gmail.com.
Effective Date: 2025-12-22