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Last updated: May 01, 2026

EffiStorian ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our SaaS ("Software as a Service") application - EffiStorian.

Information We Collect

Personal information (name, email address)
Account information (login credentials)
Usage data (pages visited, features used)
Text data and images you input for translation, transcription, and analysis
IP address and device information
Cookies: essential cookies (session management, security), analytics cookies (performance tracking)

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)
Performance of our contract with you
Our legitimate business interests
Compliance with legal obligations

How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve our services
To communicate with you about your account
To process translations, transcriptions, and analyses
For security and fraud prevention
For analytics and service improvement

Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell your data.

We may share data with:

OpenAI (for processing transcriptions, translations and text analysis)
Hostinger (our hosting provider)
Other service providers essential to delivering our services
Authorities if legally required

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards under GDPR, including the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and additional technical and organizational measures where required.

Cookie Consent and Controls

We use strictly necessary cookies without consent where permitted by law. Analytics or other non-essential cookies are used only with your consent. You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through our cookie settings.

Your Privacy Rights

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 lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we retain minimal data for 90 days for legal and security purposes, then permanently delete all personal information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Contact and Supervisory Authority

Data controller: HappyDot Digital (sole proprietorship in formation), Republic of Croatia. Full registration details and registered address will be published after formal registration.

To exercise your rights or for questions, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Croatian Data Protection Agency (AZOP) or your local supervisory authority.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the EffiStorian SaaS ("Software as a Service") application (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of Service

EffiStorian provides tools for the translation, transcription, and analysis of text and images, as well as document storage, using proprietary technology and third-party APIs.

User Responsibilities

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
You agree not to misuse, interfere with, or disrupt the Service
You are solely responsible for the content you upload or submit

User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit through the Service. However, by submitting content, you grant EffiStorian a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute such content solely for operating and improving the Service.

Data Protection and Privacy

We care about your privacy and data protection. Please refer to our Privacy Policy to learn more about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Payment and Billing

Some features of the Service may require payment. By using paid features, you agree to provide accurate billing information and to pay all fees associated with your account. Payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

AI Credits and Fair Use

AI credits are used for image transcription, very large text translations and advanced analysis. One standard image transcription uses 1 AI credit. Larger or more complex sources may use more. Standard translations and basic analyses are included with every plan under fair use. Excessive, automated or abusive usage may be limited to protect service stability and fair access for all users. Unused credits do not roll over to the next billing period.

Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, and software associated with EffiStorian are the property of HappyDot Digital (in formation) or its licensors. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit written permission.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, HappyDot Digital shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Croatia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the Republic of Croatia.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Contact Information

HappyDot Digital
Sole proprietorship registered in the Republic of Croatia (in formation)
Email: [email protected]

Until registration is completed, full legal registration details and registered address will be provided in account and billing records where applicable, and this page will be updated immediately after formal registration.

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