EPLIE PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains what information Eplie collects, how we use it, and what control you have over it. It applies to the Eplie browser extension, our website at https://eplie.com, and related services.

THE SHORT VERSION

Eplie only reads the LinkedIn content you ask it to process. When you click the Eplie button, it reads the selected post or comment thread to generate a relevant suggestion.

We do not scan your LinkedIn feed in the background, access private messages, sell personal information, use data for advertising, or use customer content to train AI models.

1. WHO WE ARE

Eplie is the data controller for the personal information described in this policy.

Privacy contact: contact@eplie.com

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Account Information

When you sign in with LinkedIn, we may receive your name, email address, email verification status, profile photo URL, language and region settings, and unique LinkedIn member ID.

We do not receive or store your LinkedIn password.

2.2 LinkedIn Posts and Comments

When you click the Eplie button beneath a LinkedIn post, the extension processes that specific post, including its text and relevant author details.

When generating a reply, Eplie processes the relevant post and comment thread.

The extension does not continuously scan your feed or collect unrelated LinkedIn posts.

2.3 Profile Personalization

Eplie may process information from your own LinkedIn profile, including your headline, About section, and work experience, to personalize generated content.

We do not build profiles of other LinkedIn members. You can request deletion of your saved profile information.

2.4 User Inputs and Generated Content

We process your writing instructions, tone preferences, generated comments, replies, and edits made within Eplie.

2.5 Technical and Usage Information

We may collect feature usage, generation counts, subscription details, browser type, extension version, IP address, timestamps, and technical error logs.

This information helps us operate, secure, and improve Eplie.

2.6 Payment Information

Payments are processed by Paddle.com, our Merchant of Record.

Paddle collects payment details directly. Eplie does not receive or store complete payment card numbers.

We may receive billing information such as your name, email address, country, subscription plan, and transaction status.

2.7 Support Communications

If you contact us, we retain your message and relevant information to respond to your request.

2.8 Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies and similar technologies for authentication and security.

We do not use advertising or analytics cookies.

1. WHAT WE DO NOT DO

Eplie does not:

1. Scan LinkedIn pages in the background.
2. Access private messages, inboxes, or connections.
3. Collect unrelated LinkedIn content.
4. Automatically publish comments, likes, or messages.
5. Sell or rent personal information.
6. Share personal information with advertising data brokers.
7. Use customer content to train AI models.
8. Use personal information for creditworthiness or lending decisions.

Users remain responsible for reviewing and publishing their own content.

1. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

1. Create and manage user accounts.
2. Generate LinkedIn comments and replies.
3. Personalize generated content.
4. Process subscriptions and payments.
5. Track usage limits.
6. Maintain security and prevent abuse.
7. Resolve technical problems.
8. Improve extension functionality.
9. Respond to support requests.
10. Send account, billing, security, and policy notifications.
11. Send optional marketing communications with consent.
12. Comply with applicable legal obligations.

For users in the EU and UK, our legal bases include contractual necessity, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligations, depending on the processing activity.

1. HOW AI PROCESSING WORKS

When you request AI assistance, Eplie securely sends the selected LinkedIn content, your instructions, and applicable personalization information to our servers.

This information is forwarded to OpenRouter, which routes requests to AI model providers.

Our current models include Google's Gemma for writing and Alibaba's Qwen for quick edits and suggestions.

We configure OpenRouter to use model hosts that do not store submitted content or use it for model training.

The generated result is returned to you for review and editing. Eplie does not automatically publish it.

1. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

Eplie uses third-party services to operate its functionality.

Our current providers include:

Vercel: Website hosting.
Supabase: Database services.
OpenRouter and its model providers: AI processing.
Resend: Email delivery.
Paddle: Payments, subscriptions, taxes, and refunds.
LinkedIn: Account authentication.

We may also share necessary information with professional advisers, legal authorities when required, or a business successor under applicable legal safeguards.

We do not share personal information for third-party advertising.

1. BROWSER EXTENSION DATA USE

Eplie processes browser-accessible information only to provide its requested functionality.

LinkedIn content is accessed when users initiate comment or reply generation.

Information accessed through the extension is used to deliver and improve Eplie's functionality.

Human access to personal information is restricted to circumstances such as user-requested support, security investigations, or legal obligations.

For Chrome users, Eplie's data practices are also subject to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including applicable Limited Use requirements.

1. DATA RETENTION

Account information: Retained while your account is active and deleted within 30 days following account deletion, unless legally required otherwise.

Selected LinkedIn post content: Used for generation and not retained afterward, except for short-term technical logs deleted within 30 days.

Profile personalization information: Retained until deleted, the feature is disabled, or the account is deleted.

Generated content history: Retained until deleted by the user or upon account deletion.

Payment records: Retained for periods required under applicable tax and accounting laws.

Support messages: Retained for up to two years after the support issue is closed.

1. DATA SECURITY

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and restricted staff access.

No internet service can guarantee absolute security.

Where legally required, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities of data breaches.

1. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Eplie operates from Pakistan.

Our service providers may process information in other countries, including the United States.

Where applicable, international transfers are supported by appropriate legal mechanisms, including Standard Contractual Clauses, the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, or adequacy decisions.

1. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

1. Access your personal information.
2. Correct inaccurate information.
3. Request deletion of personal information.
4. Restrict or object to certain processing.
5. Request data portability.
6. Withdraw consent.
7. Submit complaints to applicable data protection authorities.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@eplie.com using your registered email address.

We aim to respond within one month and may request identity verification.

California residents may have additional rights to access, delete, and correct personal information under applicable law.

We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

You may also uninstall Eplie, revoke its LinkedIn access, request account deletion, delete saved personalization information, or unsubscribe from marketing communications.

1. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Eplie is not intended for individuals under 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can investigate and delete it where appropriate.

1. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, data practices, or legal obligations change.

For significant changes, we will notify users by email or within our Services where appropriate.

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: contact@eplie.com

Website: https://eplie.com

Privacy Policy: https://eplie.com/privacy/

Eplie is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LinkedIn Corporation. LinkedIn is a trademark of LinkedIn Corporation.