Privacy Policy

ChipVerify ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information (via Google Sign-In):

• Email address
• Name (if provided by Google)
• Profile picture (if provided by Google)
• Google user ID

User Content:

• Verilog/SystemVerilog code you upload or create
• Project descriptions and metadata
• Simulation and synthesis results
• Feedback and comments you submit

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data:

• Login times and frequency
• Features used (simulation, synthesis, lint, etc.)
• Activity duration and patterns
• Projects created and accessed

Technical Information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Referring URLs

System Metrics (Anonymous):

• CPU and memory usage
• Disk space utilization
• Active user counts
• Performance metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

3.1 Service Providers

• Google: For authentication (governed by Google's Privacy Policy)
• Hosting Providers: For infrastructure and data storage
• Email Services: For transactional emails

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

3.3 Shared Projects

When you create a share link, anyone with that link can view your project. Be cautious about what you share.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred.

4. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Secure authentication via Google OAuth
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and logging
• Secure server infrastructure

5. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Projects & Code: Retained until you delete them or close your account
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analysis
• Logs: Retained for 90 days for security and debugging

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication: Keeping you logged in
• Preferences: Remembering your settings
• Analytics: Understanding usage patterns
• Security: Protecting against fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

We integrate with:

• Google OAuth: For authentication (see Google's Privacy Policy)
• Firebase: For authentication management

These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

We take steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to deletion
• Right to non-discrimination

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR:

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Right to withdraw consent

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Posting the new policy on our website
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

Summary: What Data We Collect & Why