Privacy Policy

⚠️ Student Project Disclaimer

Transmoda is a student project created for educational purposes.This is not a commercial product and should not be used for production purposes. While we strive to protect your privacy, this project is primarily for learning and demonstration purposes.

Information We Collect

When you use Transmoda, we may collect the following information:

  • PDF Files: Files you upload for processing are temporarily stored and processed by our AI systems
  • Usage Data: Basic usage statistics and error logs to improve the service
  • Technical Information: Browser type, device information, and IP address for basic analytics

How We Use Your Information

As a student project, we use your information for:

  • Processing your PDF files to generate summaries and content ideas
  • Improving the AI models and algorithms (educational purposes)
  • Understanding usage patterns for academic research
  • Debugging and fixing technical issues

Data Storage and Security

Important: As this is a student project, we cannot guarantee enterprise-level security. Your uploaded files are processed and then deleted from our systems within 24 hours. We use basic security measures appropriate for educational projects.

Third-Party Services

Transmoda uses the following services:

  • Cloudflare Workers: For hosting and processing
  • Google Gemini AI: For content analysis and generation
  • Cloudflare: For website hosting and CDN

Your Rights

Since this is a student project, we have limited resources to handle data requests. However, you have the right to:

  • Request information about what data we have collected
  • Request deletion of your data (though it's automatically deleted within 24 hours)
  • Opt out of data collection by not using the service

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions about this student project, contact:

Email: mliudev@proton.me
Project Creator: Michael Liu
Institution: University of Rochester

Changes to This Policy

As this is a student project, this privacy policy may change frequently. We will attempt to notify users of significant changes, but cannot guarantee consistent updates.

Last Updated: 10/14/2025
Project Status: Student Project - Not for Commercial Use