Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ArtFlicks ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered image generation platform. By using ArtFlicks, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, display name, and profile information
• Authentication Data: We use secure authentication services and may collect authentication tokens and session information
• Profile Data: Your avatar image, bio, preferences, and user settings
• Contact Information: Email address for account management and communications

2.2 Usage Information

• Image Generation Data: Prompts you provide for AI image generation, selected models, parameters, and generated images
• Session Data: Your chat history, image generation sessions, and interaction patterns
• Technical Data: Browser type, device information, IP address, and usage analytics
• Performance Data: Response times, error logs, and system performance metrics

2.3 AI Model Interaction Data

• Prompt Data: Text prompts you provide for image generation
• Model Parameters: Settings like resolution, aspect ratio, style preferences, and model selections
• Generated Content: AI-generated images and associated metadata
• Reference Images: Images you upload for inpainting or style reference

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Provision

• Provide and maintain our AI image generation services
• Process your image generation requests and deliver results
• Manage your account and user preferences
• Provide customer support and technical assistance

3.2 AI Model Integration

• Send your prompts and parameters to third-party AI models
• Process and store generated images for your access
• Improve our AI model selection and parameter optimization

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

• Authentication Services: For authentication, user management, and data storage
• AI Model Providers: For AI model processing and image generation
• Cloud Storage: For storing generated images and user uploads

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and session management
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and data minimization practices

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

7. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Generated Images: Stored for your access and may be retained for service improvement
• Session Data: Retained for the duration of your session and may be stored for analytics
• Logs: Retained for security and debugging purposes for a limited period

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our platform integrates with various third-party services to provide our functionality.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and terms of service. Users must respect and comply with these terms and should not violate any policies or terms set forth by these third-party services. We encourage you to review them thoroughly.

9. Tracking Tools, Advertising, and Opt-Out

We may use various tracking tools and technologies to improve our services and provide a better user experience:

• Analytics Tools: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services
• Performance Monitoring: To ensure our platform runs smoothly and identify areas for improvement
• Essential Cookies: For basic functionality and security purposes

We do not currently use third-party advertising services or tracking for advertising purposes. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide clear opt-out mechanisms.

You can control certain tracking through your browser settings, including disabling cookies and clearing browsing data. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

10. Children's Privacy

ArtFlicks is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

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

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our platform

13. Contact Information

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

Legal Compliance

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

GDPR Compliance

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to restrict processing