Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2025

At Web Agency as a Service, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
  • Profile Information: Optional profile picture and preferences
  • Workspace Information: Workspace name, settings, team member invitations
  • Form Data: Forms you create and submissions you receive
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card details)
  • Communications: Support requests, feedback, and correspondence

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Log Data: Access times, error logs, API requests
  • Cookies: Session management and preferences (see Cookie Policy below)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Stripe: Payment processing and subscription status
  • OpenAI: AI processing requests (form submissions only)
  • Email Service: Email delivery status

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process your transactions and manage subscriptions
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and security alerts
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent, opt-out available)

Legal Basis (GDPR): We process your data based on:

  • Contract performance (providing the service)
  • Consent (marketing communications)
  • Legitimate interests (service improvement, security)
  • Legal obligations (compliance, fraud prevention)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers:

  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • OpenAI: AI form processing (opt-in only)
  • Upstash Redis: Session and cache management
  • Email Service: Transactional email delivery
  • Hosting Provider: Infrastructure and data storage

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others.

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: All data in transit uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
  • Access Control: Role-based permissions and authentication
  • Security Headers: CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options implemented
  • Rate Limiting: Brute force protection on login attempts
  • Audit Logging: All admin actions are logged
  • Regular Updates: Security patches applied promptly

Important: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & Privacy Laws)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data
  • Portability: Export your data in a structured format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to processing for marketing purposes
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing
  • Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@yourdomain.com

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Specific Retention Periods:

  • Account Data: Until account deletion + 30 days
  • Form Submissions: As long as workspace is active
  • Audit Logs: 2 years for security compliance
  • Payment Records: 7 years (legal requirement)
  • Backup Data: 30 days after deletion

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Essential Cookies: Session management, authentication (required)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (optional)
  • Analytics Cookies: Understand usage patterns (optional, with consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data Processing Agreements with service providers
  • Compliance with GDPR and applicable privacy laws

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Mailing Address:

Web Agency as a Service
[Your Company Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
[Country]