Privacy Policy

Overview

Teak protects your privacy across our web app, mobile app, and browser extension. We store and process your personal design inspiration securely.

What We Collect

Account Data

• Authentication via Clerk
• Profile info (name, email, optional photo)
• Account preferences

Your Content

• Cards: notes, links, images, videos, audio, documents
• Metadata: timestamps, tags, favorites
• File uploads stored securely

Usage Data

• How you interact with our services
• Device/browser info for compatibility
• Error logs for service improvement

Extension Data

• Current page URL when you save content
• Text you explicitly select to save
• Context menu interactions

How We Use Your Data

Primary Uses:

• Store, organize, and sync your content
• Enable cross-platform access
• Process metadata and thumbnails
• Power search functionality

Secondary Uses:

• Improve service quality
• Provide technical support
• Maintain security
• Meet legal requirements

Data Security

• Storage: Secure Convex servers (US-based)
• Encryption: Industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest
• Authentication: Clerk-powered secure login
• Isolation: Your data is private and separated from other users
• Backups: Automated backups for data durability

Data Sharing

We NEVER share your personal content:

• No advertising monetization
• No third-party analytics on private data
• Your cards and files remain private

Limited disclosure only for:

• Legal requirements (court orders)
• Safety concerns
• Essential service providers
• Business transfers (mergers/acquisitions)

Your Rights

• Access: View all your content through our apps
• Export: Download your data in standard formats
• Delete: Remove individual cards or entire account
• Control: Manage privacy preferences

Deletion Timeline:

• Soft delete: 30-day recovery period
• Permanent deletion: After 30 days
• Account deletion: Within 30 days of request

Platform-Specific

Web App

• Essential cookies for authentication
• Local storage for performance
• Secure session management

Mobile App

• Device permissions only when used (camera, mic, photos)
• Local caching for offline access
• Optional push notifications

Browser Extension

• Active tab access only when saving content
• No background monitoring
• Activates only on user interaction

International Data

Data may be processed outside your country, but primary storage remains in the US with strong privacy protections.

Children's Privacy

Teak is not for users under 13. We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Policy Changes

We'll notify you of material changes via email or in-app notifications and update the effective date.

Contact

Privacy Questions: hi@praveenjuge.com (7-day response) Data Requests: Through account settings or direct contact (30-day processing)

Legal Basis

• Contract performance (providing services)
• Legitimate interests (service improvement, security)
• Consent (optional features)
• Legal obligations

Cookies

Essential:

• Authentication sessions
• User preferences
• Security protection

Analytics:

• Aggregate, non-personal statistics
• Performance monitoring
• No external tracking