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 to generate your requested content
• Process and store generated images for your access
• Select appropriate AI models based on your requests to deliver the best results

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We share data with third-party services only as necessary to provide or improve the user-facing features of our application:

• 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

4.2 What We Do NOT Do With Your Data

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do NOT:

• Sell your personal data or Google user data to third parties
• Use your data for targeted, personalized, or interest-based advertising
• Use your data to train AI models or machine learning systems
• Share your data with data brokers or information resellers
• Use your data for credit-worthiness determination or lending purposes
• Transfer your data to third parties for purposes unrelated to providing our services

Your data is used exclusively to provide and improve the user-facing features of ArtFlicks.

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 to deliver the services you requested
• Session Data: Retained for the duration of your session to maintain service functionality
• Logs: Retained for security and debugging purposes for a limited period

When the data retention period expires or upon your request, we will delete or anonymize your data. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at support@artflicks.app.

8. Google and YouTube Data

If you connect to ArtFlicks using your Google account or use features that access Google services (such as YouTube publishing), this section specifically describes how we handle your Google and YouTube user data:

8.1 YouTube Data API

ArtFlicks uses the YouTube Data API to enable video publishing features. When you connect your YouTube account, we access:

• YouTube Channel Information: To identify your channel for video uploads
• Video Upload Capability: To publish videos you create in ArtFlicks directly to your YouTube channel
• Thumbnail Upload: To set custom thumbnails for your uploaded videos

We do NOT access: Your YouTube watch history, subscriptions, playlists, comments, or any other YouTube data not required for video publishing.

8.2 How We Handle Google/YouTube Data

• Collection: We collect only the Google/YouTube user data necessary to provide the services you request, such as your email address for authentication and YouTube channel access for video publishing.
• Use: Google and YouTube user data is used solely to provide the user-facing features of ArtFlicks that you have explicitly requested. We do not use this data for any other purpose.
• Storage: Authentication tokens are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to provide the requested services. We do not store your YouTube videos or channel content on our servers.
• Sharing: We do not share, transfer, or disclose Google/YouTube user data to third parties for any purpose other than providing the video publishing service you requested.
• Protection: We use encryption and industry-standard security measures to protect your Google/YouTube user data.
• Revocation: You can revoke ArtFlicks' access to your YouTube account at any time through your Google Account permissions.

8.3 Compliance

ArtFlicks' use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. By using our YouTube features, you also agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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