1. Introduction
Nascentist ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered code assistance platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, username, password
- Profile Information: Full name, GitHub username, billing information
- Payment Information: Processed securely by Razorpay (we don't store card details)
- Communications: Support requests, feedback, survey responses
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: API calls, endpoints used, tokens consumed, latency
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Code Submissions: Code you submit for analysis (processed but not stored permanently)
- Memory Data: Preferences and patterns extracted from your code (stored to improve assistance)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Authentication: Supabase authentication data
- Analytics: PostHog usage analytics
- Error Tracking: Sentry error reports
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Process your transactions and send related information
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions
- Personalize your experience with memory-augmented AI
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We MAY share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing)
- AI Providers: Code is sent to Groq/Together.ai for processing (never your API keys)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the Service to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
You can request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting support.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication
- API Key Security: Keys hashed with SHA-256, never stored in plaintext
- Regular Audits: Security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Row-Level Security: Database-level isolation of user data
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@nascentist.ai
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Service (PostHog)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.
10. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
13. Data Protection Officer
For EU users, our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at: dpo@nascentist.ai