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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18th March 2026

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: April 18, 2026

  1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Skim ("we," "our," or "us"), a product of Credible AI Inc. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use any Skim product or service, including the Skim website (skim.plus), Chrome browser extension, iOS application, Android application, and any other platform through which Skim is made available (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the minimum information necessary to provide, maintain, and improve the Service.

a) Account Information: When you create an account using a supported authentication provider (such as Google or Apple), we receive basic profile information as provided by that provider, which may include your name, email address, and profile picture. We use a pseudonymous identifier associated with your authentication provider to manage your account.

b) Content You Submit for Analysis: When you use the Service to analyze content — such as submitting a URL for on-demand analysis — we process the content at that URL to generate our AI-powered analysis. The analysis results are stored to enable persistence, sharing, and future access. The underlying content itself is not stored by Skim; it remains on its original platform.

c) Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with the Service to improve functionality and user experience. This includes:

  • Features you use and actions you take within the Service (such as initiating an analysis, using selective playback, or sharing a result)
  • The URLs of pages where the Service is actively running (browser extension) or content you navigate to within the Service (website and apps)
  • Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
  • Performance and diagnostic data (error logs, load times)

Usage data may be associated with your pseudonymous account identifier for the purpose of providing personalized features, enforcing usage limits, and improving the Service. We do not collect browsing history from sites or contexts where the Service is not actively in use.

d) Preferences: We store your preferences locally on your device using platform-appropriate storage mechanisms (such as browser storage APIs on desktop, or secure device storage on mobile) to customize your experience.

e) AI Processing Data: To generate analyses, we transmit content (such as article text, video transcripts, or URLs) to third-party AI service providers. This content is sent for processing purposes only and is not accompanied by your personal account information when transmitted to these providers.

  1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service across all platforms
  • Generate AI-powered content analyses
  • Store and serve persistent analysis results
  • Enable sharing features and generate link previews
  • Personalize your experience and remember your preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
  • Enforce usage limits and manage any future subscription tiers
  • Communicate with you about the Service (such as account status, updates, or security notices)
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send you product updates, tips, and promotional communications, from which you may opt out at any time
  1. AI SERVICES AND DATA PROCESSING

The Service uses AI models from third-party providers, which may include Google, Anthropic, and other providers, to analyze content and generate assessments. When content is submitted for analysis:

  • The content (text, transcript, or URL) is transmitted to the AI provider for processing
  • The content sent to AI providers is not linked to your personal identity
  • AI providers may have their own data handling practices; we select providers whose practices align with our privacy commitments
  • AI-generated analyses are stored by Skim to enable persistence and sharing features
  • We use paid API tiers of AI services, which provide contractual protections against the use of submitted data for model training

For YouTube-related features, the Service uses YouTube API Services. By using these features, you acknowledge Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You may revoke the Service's access to your Google data via the Google security settings page at https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions.

  1. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

We store data using cloud infrastructure providers including Amazon Web Services (AWS). Authentication tokens and session data are stored securely on your device using platform-appropriate mechanisms. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS) and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions:

  • Authentication and Session Management: We use secure, first-party cookies or device storage to maintain your logged-in state and securely communicate with our servers.
  • Preferences: We store your settings and preferences locally on your device.
  • Analytics: We use analytics services to understand usage patterns and improve the Service. Analytics data is used to improve the Service, not for advertising.
  • No Advertising Tracking: We do not use cookies or tracking technologies for advertising, cross-site tracking, or behavioral profiling. We do not sell your data to advertisers.

You can control cookies through your browser or device settings, though disabling essential cookies or storage may impair the Service's functionality. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email or adjusting notification preferences within the Service.

  1. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating the Service (such as cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, and AI service providers), under contractual obligations to protect your data
  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Credible AI, our users, or the public
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, in which case the successor entity will be bound by this Privacy Policy
  • When you use sharing features within the Service (analyses you share are accessible via their permanent URLs to anyone with the link)
  1. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

The Service is operated from the United States. If you use the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. Where required by applicable law, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses with our service providers.

  1. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

a) All Users: You may at any time:

  • Request information about the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated personal data

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

b) U.S. State Privacy Rights: Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws, including the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, Colorado Privacy Act, and similar laws. These may include:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
  • The right to delete your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • The right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information — we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

c) European Economic Area (EEA) and UK: If you are located in the EEA or UK, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. Our legal basis for processing personal data is your consent (for account creation and AI processing) and our legitimate interest in providing and improving the Service.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

  1. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

  1. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specifically:

  • Account information: retained while your account is active and for up to 24 months after your last activity, unless you request deletion sooner
  • Usage data: retained in identifiable form for up to 24 months, then anonymized or deleted
  • AI-generated analyses: analysis results that have been made accessible via persistent URLs may be retained indefinitely as part of the Service's public content library, separate from your personal account data
  • Anonymized and aggregated data: may be retained indefinitely for analytics and service improvement

When your account is deleted, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any legal retention obligations. If you revoke access to a connected authentication provider (such as via Google's security settings), we will delete the associated data within the timeframe required by that provider's terms.

  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT

The Service may contain links to or display content from third-party websites, platforms, and publishers. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Service.

  1. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted at skim.plus with a revised "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you through the Service, by email, or via a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

  1. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Credible AI Inc. Email: [email protected] State of incorporation: Delaware