AutoDoc Privacy Statement

Effective Date: May 2026

1. Local-First Data Privacy

AutoDoc is a local-first application. This means that the primary data you create—including screenshots, step text, project descriptions, and exported documents—is stored exclusively on your local device or your own chosen network storage. We do not have access to your documentation data, and it is never transmitted to our servers.

2. Data Controller

AutoDoc Guide, Schaapsdrift 84, 6902AK Zevenaar, Netherlands.

Privacy contact: info@autodocguide.com.

3. Data Categories & Legal Basis

We process personal data based on the following GDPR legal bases:

• Performance of a Contract: Fulfilling your purchase and managing your subscription (processed via Lemon Squeezy).
• Legitimate Interest: Authenticating licenses via your hardware ID (HWID) and hostname to prevent fraud and manage device limits.
• Legal Obligation: Maintaining transaction records for 7 years as required by Dutch tax law (fiscale bewaarplicht).
• Consent: For optional newsletters or marketing lists you choose to join, and for optional website analytics cookies when you accept them in our cookie banner.

4. Third-Party Processors

We utilize Lemon Squeezy for payment processing and Mijndomein for web hosting. Lemon Squeezy acts as the Merchant of Record and may process data outside the EEA; such transfers are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required.

5. Website Analytics (Google Analytics)

When you visit our website, we may use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC) to understand how the site is used (for example: page views, referral sources, and approximate location derived from your IP address). This helps us improve the website and measure marketing performance.

Cookies & consent: We use Cookiebot to collect and store your consent preferences. In regions where consent is required, Google Analytics is set to off by default until you choose to accept statistics/analytics cookies.

You can change your mind at any time: Cookie settings. You can also restrict or block cookies in your browser settings. Note that ad blockers may prevent analytics from loading even after you accept.

6. Data Retention

We retain billing and transaction data for 7 years. Technical logs used for license verification are retained only as long as your license is active and are deleted or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe after cancellation.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data. You may also object to processing or request data portability. To exercise these rights, email info@autodocguide.com. If you believe your data is being handled incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.