Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Stratedge Labs ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services, including our PDF data extraction platform at minepdf.com (collectively, the "Service").

This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Data Controller Information

For data protection inquiries, please contact us at the above email address.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials and authentication data
• Google account information when you sign in with Google OAuth (name, email, profile picture)
• Profile information and preferences
• Communication data and correspondence
• Payment and billing information (processed by third-party payment providers)

3.2 Technical Information

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device information
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3.3 Service Data

• PDF documents you upload for processing
• Extracted data from your PDF documents
• Interaction data and usage patterns
• Performance and error logs

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract Performance: To provide our services and fulfill our obligations to you
• Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and service improvement (where not overridden by your rights)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our PDF data extraction Service
• Processing your PDF documents to extract requested data
• Processing transactions and managing your account
• Communicating with you about our services
• Improving our Service and developing new features
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations

Important: We do not access, view, read, or use your uploaded PDF documents or extracted data for any purpose other than providing the service to you. We do not use your data for training AI models or any other secondary purposes.

6. Google OAuth Authentication

We offer Google OAuth as a convenient sign-in option. When you choose to authenticate with Google:

• Limited Scope: We only request basic profile information (name, email, profile picture)
• No Additional Services: We do not access Google Calendar, Drive, or any other Google services
• Authentication Only: Google OAuth is used solely for account creation and login purposes
• Secure Processing: All OAuth tokens are handled securely and never stored on our servers
• Revocable Access: You can revoke our access through your Google Account settings at any time

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our Service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific sharing purposes

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or PDF documents to third parties for marketing purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is processed on servers located within the European Union. If we need to transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Binding Corporate Rules
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

9. Data Retention

We currently retain your PDF documents and extracted data for an indefinite amount of time to ensure service continuity and allow you to access your previous extractions. However:

• Deletion on Request: You can request deletion of all your data at any time
• Account Data: Personal account information is retained for 3 years after account closure
• Usage Data: Technical usage data is retained for 2 years
• Complete Removal: Upon request, we will permanently delete all your data within 30 days

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@stratedge.io. We will respond within 30 days of your request.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments and audits
• EU-based secure infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

12. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Information

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