Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Quotal ("we", "us", "our") operates the quotal.app website and service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account information: When you sign in, we receive your name and email address from your authentication provider (e.g. Google).
- Uploaded content: Documents you upload for quote comparison, including PDFs, spreadsheets, and text content.
- Usage data: Basic analytics such as pages visited and features used, to help us improve the service.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and operate the quote comparison service.
- To extract and normalize data from your uploaded documents using AI processing.
- To authenticate your identity and maintain your account.
- To communicate with you about the service, including updates and support.
- To improve and develop new features.
4. Data Processing
Your uploaded documents are processed using third-party AI services (Anthropic Claude) to extract and normalize quote data. Document content is sent to these services for processing and is not retained by them beyond the duration of the request. We do not use your documents to train AI models.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers provided by our hosting partners (Vercel and Neon). We use encryption in transit (HTTPS) and implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information. Authentication is handled through Firebase Authentication.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate (hosting, authentication, AI processing).
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Export your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent and delete your account at any time.
8. Cookies
We use a session cookie to keep you signed in. This is a functional cookie required for the service to work. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the service.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at hello@quotal.app.