Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
Introduction
Second Inc. (“Second,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates an AI-powered operations platform that helps businesses manage orders, communications, and operational workflows. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service at usesecond.com (the “Service”).
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Account registration information (name, email address, company details)
- Business configuration data (ERP systems, warehouse management preferences)
- Product catalogs, customer information, and order history you upload
- Support communications and feedback
Email Account Data
When you connect your email account to Second, we access and process:
Email Data (Read-Only Access):
- Email messages sent to user-specified order-related addresses
- Email metadata (sender, subject, date, attachments) for designated business channels
- Email content specifically related to order processing sent to specified addresses
Limited Scope: We only access emails sent to user-designated order channels. We do not access personal emails, emails sent to non-specified addresses, drafts, or other non-business communications.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage analytics and platform interaction data
- System logs for performance monitoring and error detection
- IP addresses and device information for security purposes
How We Use Your Information
Primary Business Purposes
- Order Processing: Parse and structure order data from communications
- Integration Services: Connect processed orders to your ERP, QuickBooks, or warehouse management systems
- Platform Improvement: Enhance our AI algorithms for better order recognition and processing
- Customer Support: Provide technical assistance and platform guidance
Email Data Uses
- Email Analysis: Our AI systems analyze email content sent to user-specified order addresses to identify purchase orders, shipping confirmations, and related business documents
- Data Extraction: Extract structured order information (quantities, SKUs, pricing, delivery dates) from email content
- Order Management: Create actionable order records that integrate with your existing business systems
- Audit Trail: Retain original email content securely so users can verify auto-generated orders against original communications
Data Minimization: We only fetch emails sent to user-specified order addresses. Personal emails and communications sent to other addresses are never accessed or processed.
Data Storage and Security
Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for all data in transit and at rest
- SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls
Data Retention
- Structured order data is retained according to your business requirements
- You can request data deletion at any time through your account settings
Data Location
All data is processed and stored in secure facilities within the United States, using industry-leading cloud infrastructure providers.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Do Not Sell Your Data
Second does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or email data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing Circumstances
We may share your information only in these specific situations:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize data sharing with integrated systems (ERP, accounting software)
- Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in platform operations under strict confidentiality agreements:
- Cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, GCP, Vercel, Fly.io) for secure hosting
- LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini) for AI-powered content analysis
- Analytics providers for platform performance monitoring
- All service providers are contractually bound to data protection standards
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
- Business Continuity: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with 30-day advance notice)
Integration Partners
When you connect Second to third-party systems (Shopify, QuickBooks, ERPs, commerce platforms, warehouse management), we share only the structured order data necessary for those integrations. Your original email data is never shared with integration partners.
Your Rights and Controls
Access and Control
- View all data we've collected about your account
- Download your structured order data in standard formats
- Disconnect email access at any time through your account settings
- Request correction of inaccurate information
Email Integration Controls
- Revoke Access: Disconnect email access instantly through your email provider settings or Second dashboard
- Selective Processing: Configure which email addresses to include/exclude from order processing
- Data Export: Download all order data extracted from your email communications
Account Management
- Update your preferences and privacy settings
- Pause or resume email processing
- Delete your account and associated data
Children's Privacy
Second is designed for business use and is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
International Users
If you are accessing Second from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Email notification to your registered address
- Prominent notice on our platform
- Updated “Last Modified” date at the top of this policy
Continued use of Second after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Second Inc.
Privacy: privacy@withsecond.com
Support: support@withsecond.com
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.