Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 31, 2025
1. Introduction
Thinkle ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our writing application service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you sign in with Google, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- Google account identifier
- Profile picture (if available)
2.2 User Content
We store the content you create using our Service, including:
- Projects, chapters, and their content
- Character information and notes
- Version history of your work
2.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information about how you use the Service:
- Writing statistics (word counts, writing streaks)
- Feature usage patterns
- Device type and browser information
2.4 Cookies and Analytics
With your consent, we use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics). Only collected with your consent.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to measure marketing effectiveness. Only collected with your consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our .
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Store and sync your writing projects across devices
- Track your writing progress and statistics
- Send important service notifications
- Respond to your support requests
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience (with consent)
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on cloud servers with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption of data at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service (e.g., cloud hosting, authentication)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for optional data processing at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@thinkle.app.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
Cookie consent preferences are retained for 12 months, after which you will be asked to confirm your preferences again.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
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 for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with the following third-party services:
- Google Authentication: For secure sign-in (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google Analytics: For usage analytics, with your consent (How Google uses data)
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we may also send you an email notification.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@thinkle.app
- General inquiries: support@thinkle.app