Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 4, 2026
1. Introduction
Helika ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the Helika platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information in connection with our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Google OAuth Login Information
When you sign in using Google OAuth, we collect:
- Email address
- Name
- Profile picture (if provided)
- Account creation and authentication tokens
2.2 PDF and Text Data Usage
When you upload documents (PDFs, Markdown, or plain text) to use the simulation engine:
- Your documents are temporarily stored on our secure servers
- We extract entities, relationships, and contextual data to build simulations
- Your uploaded content is NOT used to train or improve our core models
- Your documents are NOT shared with third parties
- Data is retained for your simulation history and deleted upon account deletion
3. How We Use Your Information
- To authenticate your account and provide access to the Service
- To process and analyze your uploaded documents for simulations
- To maintain your simulation history and results
- To improve user experience and troubleshoot technical issues
- To communicate important updates and security notices
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication protocols, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent. We may share aggregated, de-identified data for analytics purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time via your account settings.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of certain communications
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@helika.in