Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 14, 2026

OriginCheck AI ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website origincheckai.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Email address (for account registration and communication)
• Username (chosen during registration)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers; we do not store credit card details)

1.2 Uploaded Documents

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website URL

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our plagiarism detection and AI analysis services
• Process your transactions and manage your account
• Send service-related communications (e.g., report completion notifications)
• Improve our website and services
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Third-party payment processors (Alipay, WeChat Pay) to process transactions
• Plagiarism detection service providers to perform document analysis (documents are processed in "No Repository" mode)
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• All data transmission is encrypted using TLS/SSL (HTTPS)
• Passwords are stored using one-way cryptographic hashing (SHA-256)
• Uploaded documents are automatically deleted within 24 hours
• Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only

5. Data Retention

• Account information: retained while your account is active, deleted upon account deletion request
• Uploaded documents: automatically deleted within 24 hours of upload
• Detection reports: retained for 30 days to allow report access, then deleted
• Payment records: retained as required by applicable financial regulations

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your language preference. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://origincheckai.com