Entity Detector

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Entity Detector ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. Entity Detector is owned and operated by Trade Assistance.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)

2.2 Usage Information

We collect information about how you use our service:

  • API usage statistics
  • Credit balance and purchase history
  • API token creation and usage

2.3 Article Content

When you submit articles for analysis, we temporarily process the text content. Article content is cached using SHA-256 hashing for performance optimization but is not stored in a retrievable format.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process transactions and manage your account
  • Enforce usage quotas and credit limits
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Passwords are hashed using Argon2
  • API tokens are hashed using Argon2 with a pepper
  • Data is stored in secure databases with access controls
  • We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • With service providers who assist in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data
  • Opt-out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us through your account dashboard or email.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services:

  • Stripe: For payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment transactions.
  • Ollama: For AI-powered text analysis. Article content is sent to Ollama for processing.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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 to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Owner: Trade Assistance

You can also manage your privacy settings and data through your account dashboard.