Privacy Policy | Lician

1. Information We Collect

When you sign up for a Lician API key, we collect:

Account Information: Email address, name, and optionally company name
Usage Data: API requests, endpoints accessed, and usage patterns
Payment Information: For paid plans, payment details are processed by Stripe
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our API services
Process transactions and send related information
Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our services
Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse
Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Usage logs are retained for 90 days for analytics purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our services (hosting, payment processing)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

API keys are hashed before storage (we cannot see your full key)
All data transmission is encrypted via TLS/SSL
Regular security audits and monitoring
Access controls and authentication for internal systems

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand how our services are used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

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

Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate personal data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability

8. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:

Contract performance (providing our services)
Legitimate interests (improving our services, security)
Legal compliance
Consent (where applicable)

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through our services.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@lician.com