Privacy Policy — AppZila

1.

Introduction

Welcome to AppZila, an AI product studio operated by AppZila ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.appzila.com (the "Site") and interact with our services, including when you submit a contact inquiry or request information about our products.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms herein, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

Summary of Key Points:

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Contact form submissions are used only to respond to your inquiry and are never shared for marketing purposes.
We use standard analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site and improve our content.
You can opt out of analytics tracking and request deletion of any data we hold about you at any time.

2.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information in connection with your use of the Site. We collect only what is necessary to operate, improve, and communicate about our services.

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you fill out the contact form on the Site, you may provide:

Your name
Your email address
A description of your project or inquiry

This information is used solely to respond to your message. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and analytics services:

Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
Usage Data: Pages and sections viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and scroll depth — collected in an aggregated or pseudonymous form.
Device Information: Screen resolution, device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), and browser language preferences.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files stored on your browser. See Section 4 for details.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do not collect:

Payment or financial information (the Site has no e-commerce functionality).
Precise geolocation data.
Biometric or health data.
Sensitive personal information such as government IDs or passwords.
Information from children under 13 (see Section 8).

3.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries: Processing contact form submissions to reply to your questions, project proposals, or support requests in a timely manner.
To operate and maintain the Site: Diagnosing technical issues, ensuring server stability, and delivering the Site content you request.
To improve the Site: Analyzing aggregated usage data to understand visitor behavior, optimize page layouts, and improve the quality of our content and service offerings.
To ensure security: Detecting and preventing spam, abuse, fraudulent inquiries, and other malicious activity.
To comply with legal obligations: Responding to lawful requests from public authorities and meeting our obligations under applicable laws and regulations.

Where GDPR applies, we process this information under the following legal bases: performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (responding to inquiries), legitimate interests (analytics, security, and product improvement), and compliance with legal obligations. Where required, we rely on consent for cookies and tracking.

4.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage information. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that allow the Site to recognize your device on subsequent visits.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., security tokens, load balancing). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Used by services such as Vercel Analytics or similar tools to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the Site, including pages visited and time on page. This data is used only in aggregate form to guide content and product decisions.
Preference Cookies: Store your preferences (such as language or display settings) to personalize your experience on return visits.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

For EU/EEA visitors, we will seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

5.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Hosting and Infrastructure Providers: The Site is hosted on Vercel, Inc., which may process log and performance data on our behalf as a data processor. Vercel's privacy practices are available at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Analytics Providers: Aggregated, pseudonymized usage data may be processed by analytics services to help us understand Site traffic. These providers are contractually prohibited from using the data for any other purpose.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. We will notify you of such a request to the extent permitted by law.
Protection of Rights: We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, threats to safety, or violations of our Terms of Service.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

We never sell your personal data. Contact form submissions are used only to respond to your inquiry and are never shared with advertisers, data brokers, or other third parties.

6.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.

Contact Form Submissions: Email correspondence and contact form data are retained for up to 24 months to facilitate follow-up communication and support.
Server and Access Logs: Log data generated by web server and CDN infrastructure is typically retained for 30–90 days, after which it is deleted or aggregated.
Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it contains no personal identifiers. Pseudonymized analytics data is retained in accordance with our analytics provider's retention settings (typically up to 14 months).

When we no longer need to retain your information, we will delete or anonymize it. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at info@appzila.com.

7.

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

HTTPS / TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and the Site is encrypted using Transport Layer Security (TLS). The Site enforces HTTPS at all times.
Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum amount of personal data necessary to operate and improve the Site.
Access Controls: Access to any collected data (including contact form submissions) is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.
Third-Party Security: Our infrastructure providers (including Vercel) maintain comprehensive security programs that comply with applicable industry standards.

Please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, or such higher age as required by applicable local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@appzila.com. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9.

GDPR Rights (EEA and UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR grants you specific rights with respect to your personal data. We are committed to honoring these rights.

Your Rights

Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we process it.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Where processing is based on consent or contract and is automated, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent (e.g., analytics cookies), you have the right to withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority in your member state (or with the UK ICO for UK residents).

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at info@appzila.com with the subject line "GDPR Data Request." We will respond within 30 days and may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Data Transfers Outside the EEA/UK

The Site is hosted on Vercel, Inc. (United States). Data transfers to the United States are conducted in accordance with Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. For more information, see Vercel's privacy policy.

10.

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA"), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 ("CPRA"), grants you specific rights regarding your personal information.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories as defined by the CCPA:

Identifiers: Name and email address (provided voluntarily via contact form), IP address (collected automatically).
Internet or Network Activity: Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser and device information.

Your CCPA/CPRA Rights

Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell your personal information, nor do we share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

How to Submit a CCPA Request

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us at info@appzila.com with the subject line "CCPA Privacy Request." We will respond within 45 days of receiving your verifiable consumer request.

11.

International Users

AppZila is operated from India and is accessible globally. If you access the Site from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States (where our hosting provider, Vercel, is based). The data protection laws of these countries may differ from those of your country.

By using the Site, you consent to such transfer, processing, and storage in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection, including through contractual arrangements with our service providers.

Users in other jurisdictions may have additional rights under local privacy laws, including but not limited to:

Brazil (LGPD): Rights of access, correction, deletion, anonymization, portability, and information about sharing.
Canada (PIPEDA/Law 25): Rights of access, correction, and withdrawal of consent.
Australia (Privacy Act): Rights of access and correction under the Australian Privacy Principles.

To exercise rights under any applicable local privacy law, please contact us at info@appzila.com.

12.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including links to app store listings, partner websites, and external resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to the Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit via a link from the Site.

Our mobile applications (such as We ❤️ PDF, Zupiter.ai, and Panchang Apps) have their own dedicated privacy policies that govern the data practices specific to each application. Please refer to the relevant app's privacy policy for details.

13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy;
Displaying a prominent notice on the Site at www.appzila.com.

Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. If you do not agree to the revised policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

14.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us. We are committed to resolving complaints about our collection or use of your personal information.

Operator / Data Controller

AppZila

Website

www.appzila.com

Privacy Contact Email

info@appzila.com

Response Time

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days.

For matters specifically related to GDPR (EEA/UK users) or CCPA (California users), please include the relevant jurisdiction in the subject line of your email to ensure your request is prioritized and processed in accordance with applicable legal timelines.