1. Information We Collect
When you use APTstage, we collect the following information:
- Account Information: Email address and name provided during sign-up via Clerk authentication.
- Images: Photos you upload for virtual staging. These are processed by AI and stored securely.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including generation history and preferences.
- Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store full card numbers.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our virtual staging service
- To process your payments and manage your subscription
- To send service-related communications (e.g., billing confirmations)
- To respond to your support requests
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Image Processing
Your uploaded images are processed using AI services (Google Gemini via OpenRouter) to generate staged versions. We take your privacy seriously:
- Images are transmitted securely using encryption
- AI providers process images according to their privacy policies
- You retain ownership of your original and generated images
- You can delete your images and generations at any time
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- Service Providers: Clerk (authentication), Stripe (payments), Convex (database), OpenRouter/Google (AI processing)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data
- Data portability
- Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@aptstage.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account data and generated images for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how our service is used. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: support@aptstage.com