Terms of Service

1. Service Description

Vigilalos ("we," "us," or "our") is a content tracking and listening platform that provides insights about specific topics present on the internet. Our service aggregates and analyzes publicly available information based on user-defined keywords and topics.

2. Information Collection and Use

2.1 Public Information Collection

In accordance with our service objectives:

  • We collect and analyze publicly available information from various sources including Google News, blogs, and forums
  • We do not collect or process private or restricted content
  • All data collection adheres to applicable laws and regulations

2.2 User-Generated Content

  • You maintain ownership of your search configurations, keywords, and other user-generated content
  • We store and process this data to provide our services
  • We use collected information to:
    • Provide and maintain our platform
    • Improve and personalize user experience
    • Analyze usage patterns
    • Communicate updates and support
    • Prevent fraud and abuse

2.3 Google Workspace Integration

When you connect your Google Workspace account, we collect:

  • Your Google account email address
  • Your name and profile information
  • Access to specific Google Drive folders and spreadsheets as authorized by you
  • Google Workspace authentication tokens

2.4 Use of Google User Data

We use Google user data exclusively for:

  • Authenticating your identity
  • Exporting and storing analysis results to your authorized Google Spreadsheets
  • Managing access to your designated Google Drive folders
  • Providing core service functionality

We strictly limit our use of Google user data to providing and improving our application's functionality. We do not use this data for:

  • Advertising or marketing purposes
  • Selling to data brokers or information resellers
  • Determining creditworthiness
  • Lending purposes
  • Creating general databases
  • Training AI models
  • Any other purpose beyond our core service functionality

2.5 Data Protection and Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:

  • End-to-end encryption for data transmission
  • Secure storage using industry-standard encryption
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Secure data centers and infrastructure

2.6 Data Retention and Deletion

Our data retention policies ensure responsible data management:

  • We retain user data only for the duration necessary to provide our services
  • You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting [email protected]
  • Upon account deletion, we permanently remove all associated data within 30 days
  • We maintain data backups for disaster recovery purposes, which are automatically purged after 90 days

2.7 Data Sharing and Transfer

We maintain strict controls over data sharing:

  • We do not share or transfer user data to third parties except:
    • When explicitly authorized by you
    • To trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform, subject to confidentiality obligations
    • When required by law or valid legal process

We never sell, rent, or trade user data to third parties for:

  • Advertising purposes
  • Marketing activities
  • Commercial purposes
  • Any purpose unrelated to providing our core service

2.8 Google Workspace API Data Usage

  • We do not use any data obtained through Google Workspace APIs to develop, improve, or train generalized/non-personalized artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) models
  • We do not transfer any Google Workspace API data to third-party AI tools or services for the purpose of developing, improving, or training generalized/non-personalized AI/ML models
  • Any AI/ML features in our service that process Google Workspace API data are strictly limited to personalized models that enhance individual user experience, and this data is never used for training broader, generalized AI systems
  • We maintain strict data isolation practices to ensure Google Workspace API data is only used for its intended purpose of providing our core service functionality

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Use the service in compliance with applicable laws
  • Maintain account credential confidentiality
  • Not track or monitor protected/private information
  • Not circumvent technical restrictions

4. Privacy and Data Protection

4.1 GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections
  • Request data erasure
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

4.2 CCPA Rights

California consumers have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of collected personal data
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Opt out of personal data sales

5. Service Limitations

  • No guarantee of uninterrupted service
  • Results provided "as is"
  • Right to modify features with notice
  • Not liable for third-party content accuracy

6. Intellectual Property

  • Platform and software are our property
  • Users receive limited license for service use
  • Users retain rights to their configurations

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Store user preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Optimize user experience

9. Termination

We may terminate service for:

  • Terms violations
  • Illegal activities
  • Extended inactivity

10. Updates to Privacy Policy

  • We will notify users of any material changes to how we handle Google user data
  • Notifications will be sent via email and displayed prominently in our application
  • Updated policies will be clearly dated and accessible through our application interface

11. Contact Information

For questions about our privacy practices or to exercise your data rights:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://vigilalos.com/privacy
  • Support: https://vigilalos.com/support

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable laws without regard to conflicts of law principles.