1. Introduction
Welcome to BlogDog ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how Sera Solutions vGmbH, registered at 53, A Leischemer, L-3209 Bettembourg, Luxembourg, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our AI-powered blog hosting service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide:
- Name and email address for account creation
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
- Blog domain preferences (subdomain or custom domain)
- Content generation preferences (topics, tone, keywords, target audience)
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically:
- Session cookies for login authentication
- Analytics cookies for traffic measurement
- Aggregated visitor statistics for hosted blogs (page views, referring sites)
- Technical information (IP address, browser type, device information)
2.3 AI-Generated Content:
- Blog posts and content created using our AI services
- User preferences and settings for content generation
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the BlogDog service
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Generate AI-powered blog content based on your preferences
- Analyze blog performance and provide insights
- Communicate with you about service updates and support
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract performance: To provide the BlogDog service
- Legitimate interest: To improve our services and analyze usage patterns
- Consent: For optional features and communications
- Legal obligation: To comply with accounting and tax requirements
5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
5.1 Third-Party Processors:
- Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
- LogRocket: Analytics and performance monitoring
5.2 Data Sharing:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only when:
- Required by law or legal process
- Necessary to protect our rights or safety
- With your explicit consent
6. Data Retention
6.1 Active Accounts:
- Personal data retained for the duration of your subscription
6.2 After Account Cancellation:
- All personal data deleted within 90 days
- Payment records retained for up to 10 years (EU accounting requirements)
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Export your data in JSON or HTML format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where applicable
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure authentication systems
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and monitoring
9. International Data Transfers
Your data is processed within the European Union. Any transfers outside the EU will comply with GDPR requirements and appropriate safeguards.
10. Cookies and Tracking
We use:
- Essential cookies: Session management and authentication
- Analytics cookies: Traffic measurement and performance monitoring
- No third-party marketing cookies
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Children's Privacy
BlogDog is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes via email or through the service.
13. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@blogdog.app
- Address: Sera Solutions vGmbH, 53, A Leischemer, L-3209 Bettembourg, Luxembourg
14. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately.