Privacy


Privacy Policy for qlina.ai


At qlina.ai ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our AI-powered PowerPoint generator, including our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

qlina.ai, a company based in the Netherlands, is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and password.

  • User Content: Text, images, or other materials you upload to generate presentations ("User Content").

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use the Service, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps.

  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and improve the Service. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide the Service: To create and deliver AI-generated PowerPoint presentations based on your inputs.

  • To Improve the Service: To analyze usage patterns, enhance our AI algorithms, and develop new features.

  • To Communicate: To send you account-related updates, technical notices, or responses to your inquiries.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our agreement with you when you use the Service (e.g., generating presentations).

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service and ensure its security, provided this does not outweigh your rights.

  • Consent: Where you explicitly agree (e.g., for optional cookies or marketing emails).

  • Legal Obligation: To meet regulatory requirements.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • Service Providers: Third parties who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to a successor entity.

6. Data Retention

  • Account Information is retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Upon account deletion, we delete your data within 30 days, except as required by law.

  • User Content is stored only as long as necessary to generate your presentations and is deleted after processing unless you save it in your account.

  • Usage Data is retained in anonymized form for analytics purposes.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user in the EU, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").

  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data.

  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@qlina.ai. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

8. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your privacy.

9. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies

We use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Service to function.

  • Analytics Cookies: To understand usage and improve performance (optional, with your consent).

You can disable cookies via your browser, but this may limit functionality.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here, and significant updates will be communicated via email or the Service. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

14. Contact Us

For questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights, contact:

If you believe we have not addressed your concerns, you may lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).