Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Introduction to Our Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, processing, and use of your personal data by Aetherial AI Artistry and its affiliated entities (collectively, "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security. We understand that your trust is paramount, and we strive to ensure that your personal information is handled with care and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable.

Our services are designed to empower artists and game developers with advanced AI art generation tools. While we aim to provide innovative solutions, we firmly believe that this innovation must not come at the expense of your privacy. This policy applies to all users of our website, platforms, and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. The information we collect generally falls into two categories:

• Personal Data: This is information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. This may include:
  • Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your username, password (encrypted), and preferences.
  • Payment Information: If you make a purchase, we collect necessary billing and payment details. This is processed securely by our third-party payment processors and is not stored by us.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our services, including pages visited, features used, time spent on the site, and technical information about your device (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system).
• Non-Personal Data: This is information that cannot be used to identify you personally. This may include aggregated demographic data or anonymized usage statistics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes, including:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: This is the primary use of your data – to deliver the AI art generation tools, manage your accounts, and ensure our services are running smoothly.
• To Improve Our Services: We analyze usage data to understand how our services are used, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features. This helps us make Aetherial AI Artistry more user-friendly and effective.
• To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you important service-related announcements, updates, newsletters, and promotional materials. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
• For Security and Fraud Prevention: We use your information to protect our services, our users, and our company from unauthorized access, fraudulent activities, and other violations of our terms.
• To Personalize Your Experience: We may use your preferences and usage data to tailor the content and features you see, making your experience with Aetherial AI Artistry more relevant.
• For Legal Compliance: We may process your data to comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and enforce our legal rights.

3. Data Collection Methods

We employ several methods to collect your information:

• Directly from You: When you voluntarily provide information, such as during registration, through contact forms, or when making inquiries.
• Automatically through Our Services: We use technologies like cookies, web beacons, and server logs to collect usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser.
• From Third-Party Partners: In some cases, we may receive information from trusted third-party partners, such as analytics providers or payment processors, in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. Data Security Measures

Protecting your data is a top priority. We implement robust security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. Sensitive data, such as passwords, are stored in an encrypted format.
• Access Controls: Access to your personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties.
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Secure Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers with strict access controls and firewalls.

While we take every reasonable precaution, no security system is impenetrable. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to take steps to protect yourself, such as using strong, unique passwords and being cautious about sharing your personal information online.

5. User Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, depending on your location and applicable laws. These rights may include:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
• Restriction of Processing: The right to request that we limit the way we process your personal data.
• Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit it to another data controller.
• Objection to Processing: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

6. Third-Party Disclosures

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We engage third-party vendors and service providers to assist us in operating our business and providing our services. These may include cloud hosting providers, payment processors, analytics services, and customer support platforms. These parties are contractually obligated to use your data only for the purposes we specify and to maintain its confidentiality.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a government or regulatory authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal data.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you have given us explicit consent to do so.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your own. We will take all necessary measures to ensure that your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including implementing appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our systems. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or best practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes have been posted will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data privacy practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Last Updated: October 26, 2023