What happens when you upload a document?

Your selected file is sent for AI processing to generate a plain-language explanation. DocPlainly does not save the original uploaded file in saved history or cloud history. Saving an explanation is optional: free accounts can keep up to 3 explanations in local browser history on one device, and paid subscribers can keep more saved explanations or use encrypted cloud history.

Uploads are temporary

Uploaded images and PDFs are used to create the explanation. The original uploaded file is not saved in local history or cloud history, and is not intended to be retained after processing completes.

AI processing is disclosed

Document content may be sent to AI providers such as OpenAI to generate explanations. AI provider terms, availability, and model limits may also apply.

We do not train DocPlainly models on your documents

DocPlainly does not use uploaded documents, saved explanations, cloud history, or follow-up questions to train DocPlainly-owned AI models.

Saved history is your choice

DocPlainly does not automatically save explanations to history. Free accounts can save up to 3 explanations in local browser history on one device. Paid subscribers can keep more saved explanations and add encrypted cloud history with their own recovery key or DocPlainly-managed access.

Cloud key choices are different

If you keep your recovery key, DocPlainly cannot recover cloud history if that key is lost. If you use DocPlainly-managed access, signed-in devices can unlock cloud history more easily, but that option is not customer-only key custody.

Limited access

Access to account and service data is limited to people and systems that need it to operate, secure, troubleshoot, support, or comply with legal obligations for DocPlainly.

Service providers

DocPlainly uses providers such as Vercel, Supabase, OpenAI, Stripe, and Resend to host, secure, process, bill for, and support the service.

Payment data stays with Stripe

Paid checkout and billing management are handled through Stripe-hosted pages, so card details are not stored in DocPlainly frontend code.

Transport encryption

The public site uses HTTPS, and server-side services are designed to use encrypted connections for account, billing, and support data.

You control what you upload

Crop documents before uploading when possible, and only upload documents you have permission to submit for AI processing.

Breach notices

If a security incident affects information covered by law, DocPlainly will investigate and provide notices required under applicable federal or state law.

How long information is kept

Original uploads are not kept after processing completes. Local saved explanations stay on your device until you delete them or clear browser storage. Cloud saved explanations stay until you delete them, reset cloud history, delete your account, or an enabled auto-delete period applies. The original uploaded file is not stored in saved history or cloud history.

Important AI limits

DocPlainly is a reading aid for dense wording. It should help you understand a document, but it is not a replacement for checking the original source.

  • AI-generated explanations can be incomplete or incorrect.
  • DocPlainly explains wording; it does not make decisions for you.
  • For important decisions, compare the output with the original document and contact the organization or a qualified professional connected to the document.
  • Do not use DocPlainly for emergencies or as the only source of truth.