Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Your research is your own. We prioritize the security, confidentiality, and ownership of your academic work.

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how WriteForm LLC (“WriteForm,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with the WriteForm platform, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

We respect your data minimization

We only collect what is strictly necessary to provide our service. We do not sell your data, and we do not use your documents to train AI models without consent.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information necessary to provide and improve the Services, including:

  • Account Information: First name, last name, and email address provided during account creation.
  • Usage Data: Account credentials, authentication data, and technical logs (IP address, browser type).
  • Content: User-generated documents and related metadata (e.g., “Draft”, “Final”).

Note: We do not collect or store full payment card numbers, CVV codes, or bank account details.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain Services
Enable secure account access
Process payments securely
Store and export documents
Apply formatting logic
Monitor for fraud/misuse
Communicate account updates
Comply with legal obligations

3. User Documents and Content

Users retain ownership of all documents and content uploaded or created using the Services. WriteForm does not claim ownership or authorship of user documents.

AI Training: WriteForm processes and stores documents solely to provide the Services. User documents are not used to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models.

Certain exported documents may include visible watermarks on every page based on the user’s subscription plan.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

WriteForm uses cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance, enhance user experience, and analyze usage trends.

  • Strictly necessary cookies for secure login and platform operation
  • Performance and analytics cookies to collect aggregated, non-identifiable usage data

We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.

5. Data Storage and Retention

User data and documents are stored using secure cloud infrastructure and may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where WriteForm or its service providers operate.

Documents may be retained for up to one hundred twenty (120) days after account cancellation, termination, or inactivity, after which they may be archived or permanently deleted. Backup copies may persist temporarily for disaster recovery purposes.

6. Security Measures

WriteForm employs commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information and stored documents.

However, no system is completely secure. Users are solely responsible for safeguarding their login credentials. WriteForm is not liable for unauthorized access resulting from a user’s failure to maintain adequate security practices.

7. Third-Party Services

We use third-party service providers for payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and infrastructure hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to handle data securely and only for authorized purposes.

8. User Rights (GDPR)

For users located in the European Union or European Economic Area, personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Users may request:

  • Access to their personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of personal data
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability

Requests may be submitted to privacy@writeformapp.com.

9. Academic and Institutional Disclaimer

WriteForm provides formatting and citation assistance tools only. We do not guarantee originality, plagiarism detection, academic approval, or compliance with institutional policies. WriteForm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the American Psychological Association or any academic institution.

10. Changes to This Policy

WriteForm may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting, and the “Last Updated” date will reflect the revision. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

Contact Information

Questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to: privacy@writeformapp.com