Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 9, 2026
1. Introduction
SmutWriter ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered writing assistant ("the Service").
By using SmutWriter, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.
2. Data We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service:
- Account Information: Email address, name (if provided), and authentication data (via Google Auth or email).
- Usage Data: Information on how you access and use the Service, including IP addresses, browser type, device info, and time spent on pages.
- Content Data: The text prompts you enter and the stories generated by the AI. This data is necessary for the core functionality of the Service.
- Payment Information: We use Stripe for payment processing. We do not store your credit card details on our servers; they are handled securely by Stripe.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Service.
- To process your subscription and payments.
- To allow the AI to generate content based on your prompts.
- To provide customer support and respond to your requests.
- To monitor usage patterns and improve the user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent use.
4. GDPR Compliance (EU/UK Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object/Restrict: You can object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@smutwriter.com.
5. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)
Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected about them.
- Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom.
- Say no to the sale of personal information (We do not sell your personal information).
- Access their personal information.
- Request deletion of their personal information.
- Equal service and price, even if they exercise their privacy rights.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain your account and content data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. You can delete your stories or your entire account at any time.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Service Providers and Affiliate Links
We use third-party companies to facilitate our Service:
- AI Models: We use third-party AI providers (like Anthropic or OpenAI) to generate content. Prompts sent to these providers are subject to their respective privacy policies. We do not use your content to train these models unless explicitly stated.
- Payment Processing: Stripe handles all billing information.
- Analytics: We may use tools like Google Analytics to understand site traffic and improve the user experience.
- Affiliate Links: The Service may contain links to third-party websites or products via affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates). When you click on these links, third-party companies may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information about your interaction with the link to attribute potential commissions to us. This data collection is governed by the respective privacy policies of these third parties.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is strictly for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take immediate steps to delete such information and terminate the account.
9. Changes to This 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 policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@smutwriter.com.