Effective Date: September 17, 2025
Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Who We Are

Website: https://gptdetector.com
Service Name: GPTDetector

Contact Email: [email protected]

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration

When you create an account, we collect:

    • Email address – for account authentication and communication
    • Username – for profile identification
    • Password – stored as encrypted hash for security

Payment Information

For paid subscriptions, our payment processors collect:

    • Billing name and address – for payment processing
    • Payment card details – handled directly by Stripe/PayPal/Dodo
    • Transaction history – for accounting and support

Note: We never see or store your full credit card numbers. Payment processors handle this data under their own PCI-compliant security standards.

Content Analysis

When you use our detection service, we process:

    • Text content – the material you submit for AI detection
    • Analysis results – AI scores, patterns detected
    • Metadata – word count, character count, submission time

Retention: Text snippets and results stored with your account history

Information We Collect Automatically

Technical Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

    • IP address – for security, rate limiting, and geographic analytics
    • Browser information – type, version, language preferences
    • Device information – operating system, screen resolution
    • Usage data – pages visited, features used, interaction patterns

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (security, service improvement, analytics)

Location Data

    • Country – derived from IP address for service optimization
    • Time zone – for displaying times in your local format

Comments

If you leave comments on our blog or support articles:

    • Comment text and metadata are collected
    • Your name (as provided) and email are stored
    • IP address is logged for anti-spam protection
    • Gravatar image may be displayed if you use the same email

Retention: Comments are retained indefinitely unless you request removal

Media

If you upload images or documents:

    • Files may contain embedded metadata (EXIF data)
    • Uploaded files for analysis are processed and then deleted
    • Profile images are stored with your account

Warning: Remove location data from images before uploading if privacy is a concern

Contact Forms

When you contact support:

    • Your email address and message content
    • Any attachments you include
    • Ticket history and correspondence

Retention: Support tickets retained for 2 years for service improvement

Cookies

We use the following cookies:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
wordpress_logged_in_* Keep you logged in Session/2 weeks
wp-settings-* User interface preferences 1 year
gptdetector_guest_id Track guest user sessions 30 days
gptdetector_theme Light/dark mode preference 1 year

Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand usage patterns:

Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Who We Share Your Data With

AI Detection Services

To provide detection analysis, we share your text content with:

    • OpenAI – For GPT detection models
    • Anthropic – For Claude detection capabilities
    • OpenRouter – For access to various AI models

What we share: Only the text content for analysis
What we DON’T share: Your personal information, email, or account details

Payment Processors

    • Stripe – Credit/debit card processing
    • PayPal – Alternative payment methods

These services handle payment data under their own privacy policies and PCI compliance standards.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law:

    • To comply with legal obligations
    • To protect our rights and safety
    • To prevent fraud or illegal activity
    • In response to valid legal requests

How Long We Retain Your Data

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Account Information Until account deletion Service provision
Detection History Duration of account User feature
Payment Records 7 years Legal/tax requirements
Support Tickets 2 years Service improvement
Server Logs 30 days Security monitoring
Guest Data Until browser cache cleared Session continuity

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

Your Rights Include:

    • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
    • Correction: Update inaccurate information
    • Deletion: Request removal of your data
    • Portability: Export your data in a readable format
    • Objection: Opt-out of certain data processing
    • Restriction: Limit how we use your data

How to Exercise Your Rights:

    1. In Your Account: Update profile, download data, delete account
    2. Contact Us: Email [email protected] with your request
    3. Verification: We may ask to verify your identity
    4. Response Time: Within 30 days of verified request

Where Your Data Is Sent

Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in:

    • Server Location: [Country where servers are located]
    • AI Providers: United States (OpenAI, Anthropic)
    • Payment Processing: Based on processor location

International Transfer Safeguards

For users in the European Union:

    • We ensure appropriate safeguards for data transfers
    • Service providers are bound by data protection agreements
    • We use Standard Contractual Clauses where required

Contact Information

For Privacy Inquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Additional Information

How We Protect Your Data

We implement security measures including:

    • Encryption: SSL/TLS for all data transmission
    • Access Controls: Role-based permissions for staff
    • Password Security: Industry-standard hashing algorithms
    • Regular Updates: Security patches and vulnerability fixes
    • Payment Security: PCI-DSS compliant payment processors
    • Data Minimization: We only collect necessary data

Data Breach Procedures

In case of a data breach:

    1. We will assess the risk to your data
    2. Notify affected users within 72 hours if required
    3. Inform relevant authorities as per legal requirements
    4. Take immediate steps to secure the vulnerability
    5. Document the incident and remediation steps

Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive limited data from:

    • Payment processors: Transaction confirmations
    • Social login providers: Basic profile if you use social login
    • Analytics services: Aggregated usage patterns

Automated Decision Making

Our AI detection service uses automated analysis to:

    • Determine likelihood of AI-generated content
    • Provide percentage scores and pattern analysis
    • Generate improvement suggestions

Important: These are estimates, not definitive determinations. Human review is always recommended for important decisions.

Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes via:

    • Email notification to registered users
    • Prominent notice on our website
    • Update to the “Last Updated” date

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

    • Right to Know: What personal information we collect
    • Right to Delete: Request removal of your information
    • Right to Opt-Out: We don’t sell personal data
    • Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have additional rights:

    • Legal Basis: We process data based on contract, consent, or legitimate interests
    • Data Portability: Export your data in machine-readable format
    • Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
    • Supervisory Authority: Lodge complaints with your local data protection authority

Cookie Policy

You can control cookies through:

    • Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies
    • Cookie Banner: Manage preferences when you visit
    • Third-Party Tools: Use privacy-focused browser extensions

Industry Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws including:

    • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
    • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
    • Other applicable regional privacy laws

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Effective Date: This policy is effective as of the date stated at the top.

Last updated on September 16, 2025