Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how heypcb ("heypcb," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use heypcb.ai and related services (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Who we are

heypcb is an AI-assisted PCB design product that works with real KiCad project files. The Service is operated at heypcb.ai. For privacy questions, contact us at privacy@heypcb.ai.

2. Information we collect

Account information

When you sign in, we may collect identifiers associated with your account, such as:

• Email address (magic link or OAuth profile)
• Name, username, and avatar if provided by Google, GitHub, or another identity provider you choose
• Authentication tokens and session identifiers

We use third-party authentication providers (including Google and GitHub) and an auth backend (currently Supabase). Those providers process identity data under their own policies when you authorize access.

Project and design data

To provide the editor and agent, we process design content you create or upload, including prompts, chat messages, schematic and PCB project files, exports (such as Gerbers), learning annotations, and related metadata (project names, timestamps, revision history).

Usage and technical data

We may collect:

• Product usage events (features used, model tier selections, errors)
• Device and log data (IP address, browser type, approximate location derived from IP, referrers, timestamps)
• Local preferences stored in your browser (for example local-mode flags and default model settings)

Payments

If paid plans are enabled, billing details are processed by our payment processor. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

3. How we use information

We use information to:

• Create and secure your account, and keep you signed in
• Run the Service, including the AI agent, board tools, DRC, routing, and exports
• Send service messages (sign-in links, security notices, material product updates)
• Improve reliability, safety, and product quality
• Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse
• Comply with law and respond to lawful requests

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your project files to train public foundation models unless we introduce an explicit opt-in and disclose it in-product.

4. AI providers and processors

Prompts, relevant board context, and tool results may be sent to language-model providers you or we configure (for example through OpenRouter or other model gateways) so the agent can design and edit boards. Those providers process content only to fulfill your requests and operate their infrastructure, subject to their terms and privacy policies.

We also use infrastructure and service providers for hosting, authentication, storage, analytics, and error monitoring. They may process data only on our instructions and as needed to provide their services.

5. Local mode

The Service may offer a local or offline-oriented mode where cloud account history is limited or unavailable. Local preferences and some session state may still live in your browser. Cloud features such as synced history and OAuth accounts require an online account.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and basic product analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may break sign-in or other features.

7. How we share information

We share information only as needed:

• With service providers who help us run heypcb (auth, hosting, AI, payments)
• When you choose to export, download, or share project files yourself
• If required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and integrity of the Service and users
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, with notice where required

8. Data retention

We retain account and project data for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the Service. We may retain limited logs and backups for security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance for a reasonable period after deletion. You may request account or project deletion by emailing privacy@heypcb.ai.

9. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data we process. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure; you use the Service at your own risk and should keep exports of designs that matter to you.

10. International transfers

We may process information in the United States and other countries where we or our providers operate. Those locations may have different data-protection laws than your home country.

11. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact privacy@heypcb.ai. You may also revoke OAuth access from your Google or GitHub account settings.

If you are in the EEA, UK, or similar jurisdictions, our legal bases include performing our contract with you, legitimate interests in operating and improving the Service, and consent where required (for example certain cookies or marketing).

12. Children

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

13. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the "Last updated" date. Material changes may also be communicated in-product or by email when appropriate. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy: privacy@heypcb.ai
Website: https://heypcb.ai
Related: Terms of Service