Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AuthorityNow ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at authoritynow.io and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
• Profile information: Any details you add to your profile.
• Content: Text, prompts, and AI-generated content you create using the Service.
• Payment information: Billing details processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full card number.
• Communications: Messages you send to our support team.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, generation counts, and session duration.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Log data: Server logs including request timestamps, errors, and performance metrics.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

When you connect a third-party account, we receive:

• X (Twitter): Your X user ID, handle, display name, and OAuth access tokens to enable content scheduling and publishing on your behalf.
• LinkedIn: Your LinkedIn profile ID, name, and OAuth access tokens to enable LinkedIn post scheduling.
• Google / GitHub / Facebook: Basic profile information (name, email, profile picture) used solely for authentication.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Process payments and manage your subscription
• Publish content to X and LinkedIn on your behalf when you schedule posts
• Generate AI-powered content based on your inputs and prompts
• Monitor and analyze usage to improve the Service
• Send transactional emails (account confirmations, billing receipts)
• Respond to your support requests
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI-Generated Content

The Service uses large language models (LLMs) to generate content. When you submit a prompt:

• Your prompt and context are sent to our AI providers to generate a response.
• Generated content is stored in your account so you can review, edit, and schedule it.
• We do not use your content to train AI models without your explicit consent.
• You retain full ownership of the content you create using the Service.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate the Service (payment processing via Stripe, email delivery, AI inference providers). They are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Social platforms: Content you explicitly schedule for publication is shared with X and LinkedIn via their APIs on your behalf.
• Legal compliance: If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before this occurs.
• Protection of rights: When necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of AuthorityNow, our users, or others.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may delete your account at any time from your account settings, after which we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

Generated content and scheduled posts may be retained in anonymized form for service improvement purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• TLS/HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Encryption of OAuth access tokens at rest
• Access controls limiting who can access your data
• Regular security reviews of our infrastructure

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to keep you logged in and to remember your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use the Service.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Withdrawal of consent: Disconnect third-party accounts at any time from Settings.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country where we or our service providers operate. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by a prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: