1. Introduction

AI Image Carousel ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI image generation and social networking platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address (when you create an account)
• Username and profile information
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Contact information when you reach out to support

Usage Information

• Prompts and text inputs you provide for AI generation
• Images you generate, share, or interact with
• Social interactions (likes, comments, follows)
• Platform usage patterns and preferences

Technical Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide AI image generation and social networking features
• Account Management: To create, maintain, and authenticate your account
• Payment Processing: To process token purchases and manage your account balance
• Communication: To send important updates, notifications, and support responses
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Security: To detect, prevent, and respond to security threats or fraud

4. AI and Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with various AI service providers (OpenAI, Replicate, Fireworks, etc.). When you use these features:

• Your prompts may be sent to third-party AI providers for processing
• Each provider has their own privacy policies and data handling practices
• We do not control how third-party providers use your data
• Generated images are processed and stored according to our data retention policies

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
• Public Content: Content you choose to make public on our social platform
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure payment processing through trusted providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account information: Until account deletion or required retention period
• Generated content: According to your account settings and our terms
• Usage data: Typically retained for 24 months for analytics purposes
• Payment information: As required by financial regulations

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: