Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Enginuity Design Studio. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Enginuity Labs ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our Service.

Enginuity Design Studio is an AI-powered engineering design automation platform supporting CAD, PCB design, simulations, and other engineering workflows.

By using Enginuity Design Studio, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

• Name and email address
• Username and password (encrypted)
• Profile information (optional)
• Payment information (processed by third-party payment processors)

Usage Information:

• Design requests and natural language inputs across all domains
• Conversations with AI agents (Archimedes, Tesla, DaVinci, etc.)
• Parameter adjustments and preferences
• Feedback and support communications
• Design files and project data

Third-Party Credentials:

• API keys for engineering software platforms (CAD, PCB design tools, simulation software)
• Note: API keys are stored locally on your device only and are never transmitted to our servers

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information:

• Operating system and version
• Application version
• Device type and hardware specifications
• IP address
• Browser type (for web access)

Usage Data:

• Features used and frequency of use
• Execution success/failure rates
• Error logs and crash reports
• Session duration and interaction patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Delivery

• Authenticate and manage your account
• Process and execute your design requests across all engineering domains
• Generate AI-powered code and automation scripts
• Store conversation history, design projects, and execution records
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

3.2 Service Improvement

• Improve AI model accuracy and capabilities
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
• Identify and fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new features, agents, and capabilities

3.3 Communication

• Send service-related notifications
• Provide updates about new features
• Respond to support requests
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where Data is Stored

Cloud Storage:

• User accounts: Supabase (PostgreSQL database)
• Conversation history: Supabase
• Code executions: Supabase
• File uploads: Supabase storage

Local Storage:

• API keys: Stored locally (encrypted)
• Application settings: Stored locally
• Temporary cache: Stored locally

4.2 Security Measures

Technical Safeguards:

• Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL for all connections)
• Encryption at rest (database encryption)
• Secure WebSocket connections
• Password hashing (bcrypt)
• JWT-based authentication

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

5.1 Service Providers

We share data with third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Cloud hosting providers: Server infrastructure
• Payment processors: Handling subscription payments
• AI/ML providers: Google (Gemini API for AI capabilities)

5.2 Third-Party Integrations

When you connect to third-party engineering platforms, we send code/commands to execute in your environment and receive model state information back. Your API keys remain local and are never shared with us.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, prevent fraud, or respond to government requests.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access your personal information and request a copy of your data in a portable format.

How to exercise: Contact support@enginuitylabs.org

6.2 Correction and Update

You have the right to correct inaccurate personal information and update your profile.

How to exercise: Update through account settings or contact support

6.3 Deletion

You have the right to delete your account and associated data.

How to exercise: Account settings → Delete Account, or contact support

6.4 Opt-Out

• Opt out of marketing communications (unsubscribe links in emails)
• Opt out of data collection for analytics (contact support)
• Opt out of AI training data usage (contact support)

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Authentication tokens, session management, security features
• Analytics Cookies: Usage statistics, feature adoption tracking, performance monitoring
• Preference Cookies: User settings, language preferences, UI customization

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through browser settings or application settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Enginuity Design Studio is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately at privacy@enginuitylabs.org.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising rights

How to exercise: Email privacy@enginuitylabs.org with subject "CCPA Request"

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification (correction)
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy: