Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 12, 2025

1. Introduction

At TxtParts ("we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service at txt.parts.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Email address (for account creation and communication)
  • Name (optional, for account personalization)
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • IP address (for security and analytics)

Content Data

  • Text content you choose to share
  • Files you upload to our service
  • Share settings and preferences
  • Usage statistics and analytics

Automatically Collected Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Device information
3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To notify you about changes to our Service
  • To provide customer support
  • To monitor usage and improve our Service
  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues
  • To process payments for premium features
  • To send marketing communications (with your consent)
  • To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

  • All data is transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
  • Files are stored securely in Amazon S3 with access controls
  • User data is stored in secure databases with encryption at rest
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication for all systems

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services:

  • Shared content is automatically deleted based on expiration settings
  • Account data is retained while your account is active
  • Payment records are kept as required by law
  • Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:

Service Providers

  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Amazon Web Services (hosting and storage)
  • Email service providers (for transactional emails)
  • Analytics providers (anonymized data only)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or court order, or to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Prevent fraud or security issues
  • Protect user safety
6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Portability

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

Correction and Deletion

  • Update or correct your personal information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Control

  • Control who can access your shared content
  • Set expiration dates for automatic deletion
  • Enable encryption for sensitive content
  • Restrict access by IP address
7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Improve our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by data protection authorities
  • Certification schemes
9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

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

TxtParts Privacy Team

Email: privacy@txt.parts

General Contact: txt.parts/contact

For data protection inquiries specifically, please use the privacy email above and include "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 12, 2025. By using TxtParts, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.