Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ScreenAssist (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your creative work. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered screenplay analysis platform at screenassist.ai (the “Service”).

We understand that screenwriters, producers, and entertainment professionals entrust us with sensitive creative materials. We take this responsibility seriously and have designed our practices to protect your intellectual property.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Organization name (if applicable)

2.2 Screenplay Content

When you use our Service, we process:

• Screenplay PDFs you upload for analysis
• Extracted text content from your scripts
• Analysis results and reports generated for your scripts
• Chat conversations about your scripts with our AI assistant

2.3 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your complete credit card information. We receive:

• Transaction records and purchase history
• Billing address (if provided)
• Last four digits of your payment method (for display purposes)

2.4 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location data
• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the Service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide screenplay analysis services using AI technology
• Process payments and manage your account
• Generate and store analysis reports for your access
• Enable team collaboration features within your organization
• Improve our Service and develop new features
• Send service-related communications and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. Your Screenplay Data & Intellectual Property

You retain all ownership rights to your screenplays. We do not claim any intellectual property rights over the content you upload.

Important protections for your creative work:

• Your scripts are processed solely to provide the analysis you request
• We do not use your screenplay content to train AI models
• We do not share, sell, or license your creative content to third parties
• Your scripts are stored securely and access is limited to your account and team members you authorize
• You can delete your scripts and analysis data at any time

5. AI Processing

Our screenplay analysis is powered by artificial intelligence technology. When you submit a script for analysis:

• Your screenplay content is processed by our AI systems to generate the analysis you requested
• Your content is not used to train AI models
• Analysis results are stored securely for your access

6. Data Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service (see Section 7)
• Team Members: Scripts and analyses may be shared with members of your organization that you invite
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the new entity

7. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate ScreenAssist. These providers assist us with:

• AI processing for screenplay analysis
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure
• Secure file storage
• Payment processing
• User authentication
• Database services
• Email delivery
• Analytics (anonymized usage data)

We carefully select service providers who maintain strong privacy and security practices. Each provider is contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes of providing their services to us.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest for stored data
• Secure authentication via Google OAuth
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your data

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and take appropriate precautions.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:

• Account information is retained until you delete your account
• Screenplay files and analysis reports are retained until you delete them or close your account
• Payment records are retained as required for tax and legal compliance (typically 7 years)
• Usage logs are retained for up to 12 months for analytics and security purposes

10. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data and account
• Export: Download your screenplay data and analysis reports
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

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

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Children's Privacy

ScreenAssist is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: