Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Tony Teegarden Media Inc. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") operates Thread Genius A.I. (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.

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

Company Address:
Tony Teegarden Media Inc.
12112 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Suite 150-329
Oro Valley, AZ 85755

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an Account: Name, email address, login credentials
• Subscribe to the Service: Payment information (processed by Stripe), billing address
• Upload Content: PDF documents, text content, writing samples, and other materials you upload to generate threads
• Use the Service: Generated threads, saved content, preferences, and settings
• Contact Us: Any information you provide when you contact customer support or submit feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Features used, threads generated, time spent on the Service, interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, IP address
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, error logs, and other diagnostic data
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and store preferences

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services you connect to the Service:

• OAuth Providers: Basic profile information when you log in through third-party authentication
• Payment Processors: Payment confirmation and subscription status from Stripe
• AI Service Providers: Usage metrics from Claude AI (Anthropic) when processing your content

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide the Service: Process your uploads, generate threads, save your content, and deliver core functionality
• Process Payments: Handle subscription billing and payment processing through Stripe
• Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns, identify bugs, and enhance features
• Communicate with You: Send service updates, respond to inquiries, provide customer support
• Security and Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent unauthorized access, abuse, and fraudulent activity
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Marketing: Send promotional emails about new features or updates (you may opt out at any time)

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Anthropic (Claude AI): AI-powered content generation
• Cloud Storage Providers: Secure storage of your uploaded files
• Email Service Providers: Transactional and marketing email delivery
• Analytics Providers: Usage analytics and service improvement

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders, search warrants)
• Government or regulatory requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activity
• Emergency situations involving danger of death or serious physical injury

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

5. Your Uploaded Content

Ownership: You retain all ownership rights to content you upload to the Service (PDFs, documents, writing samples, etc.).

Processing: We process your uploaded content using AI services (Claude AI) to generate thread suggestions. Your content is sent to Anthropic's servers for processing in accordance with their privacy policy and data protection practices.

Storage: Your uploaded files are stored securely in encrypted cloud storage. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your content from unauthorized access.

Retention: We retain your uploaded content for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may delete your uploaded content at any time through your account settings.

Confidentiality: We do not use your uploaded content for any purpose other than providing the Service to you. We do not train our AI models on your content, and we do not share your content with third parties except as necessary to provide the Service (e.g., sending to Claude AI for processing).

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information and uploaded content from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of data at rest in cloud storage
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers (Stripe)

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and uploaded content for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Maintain business records for legitimate purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information and uploaded content within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, financial records).

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your personal information. You can download your uploaded content and generated threads through your account settings.

8.2 Correction

You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information. You can update your account information through your account settings.

8.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information and uploaded content. You can delete your account through your account settings, or contact us to request deletion.

8.4 Opt-Out of Marketing

You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing emails. You can unsubscribe using the link in any marketing email or by updating your email preferences in your account settings.

8.5 Do Not Track

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

8.6 California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information (we do not sell personal information).

8.7 European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, security)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Service
• Marketing Cookies: Track your activity for advertising purposes (if applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete the information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country.

When we transfer information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Service and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Tony Teegarden Media Inc.
12112 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Suite 150-329
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
Email: [email protected]

15. Data Protection Officer

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your privacy rights, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: "Privacy Inquiry" or "Data Protection Request"