At Pendown.io, your privacy and trust are paramount. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, services, or platform. By accessing or using Pendown.io, you agree to the practices described herein.

Overview

We are dedicated to safeguarding your data and maintaining transparency about how your information is used. Whether you’re browsing our blog, using our writing tools, or subscribing to updates, your privacy is always considered.

Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide:

•     1. Account details: name, email address, password (encrypted)
•     2. Payment information: credit card details (if applicable, securely processed)
•     3. User content: texts, comments, feedback submitted via site
  
  

b) Automatically Collected Data:

•    1.  Log data: IP address, browser type/version, device info, pages visited
•    2.  Cookies: session data, preference settings, performance metrics
•    3.Analytics data: user behavior, interaction timing, feature usage
  
  

How We Use Your Information

•    1. Account management: registration, login, profile updates
•    2.Service delivery: writing tools, subscriptions, article access
•    3.Communications: newsletters, service updates, promotional offers (with consent)
•    4.Payment processing: through secure third-party payment gateways
•    5.Improvement & analytics: website performance, feature enhancements
•    6.Security & anti-fraud measures
  
  

Data Sharing & Disclosure

  1. We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information when necessary
  2. With service providers: payment processors, hosting, analytics
  3.Legal compliance: to respond to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas)
  4.Business transfers: in case of merger, acquisition, or sale, always under privacy protections

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance user experience:

•   1. Essential cookies: for core functions like login and security
•   2.Performance cookies: to monitor usage and optimize performance
•   3. Functional cookies: to remember your preferences
•   4. Analytical cookies: enabling site usage analysis

  5. You can adjust or disable cookies via your browser, though this may affect site functionality.

Security of Your Data

We implement robust measures—including encryption, secure servers, and regular audits—to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. In the event of a breach, we will notify affected users and authorities promptly.

User Choices & Control

•  1. Access, correction, deletion: You can request changes or removal of your data.
•  2.Email preferences: Manage your subscription settings via links in our emails.
•  3. Account deletion: Contact us and request full account removal.
•  4.Cookies: Control cookie settings via your browser at any time.
  
  

Children’s Privacy

Pendown.io is intended for users 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the information.

Third-Party Links & Services

We may link to external sites or utilize third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Stripe). These services have their own privacy policies which we encourage you to review.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be posted here with the effective date. Continued use after updates signifies your acceptance.