Privacy Policy for ImgEdify

# Privacy Policy for Imgedify

Last Updated: December 20, 2024

## 1. Introduction

Welcome to Imgedify (https://imgedify.com). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you use our AI-powered image and video generation platform.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Personal Information
We collect and process the following personal information:
- Name and email address
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- User-generated content (including uploaded images and videos)
- AI-generated content (images and videos created through our platform)
- Account preferences and settings
- Usage data and interaction with our services
- Subscription and billing information

### 2.2 Payment Information
We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe collects and processes:
- Credit card information
- Billing addresses
- Payment method details
- Transaction history
- Subscription status

We do not store your complete payment information on our servers. All payment data is securely handled by Stripe in compliance with PCI DSS standards.

### 2.3 AI Processing Data
When you use our AI generation services, we process:
- Input images and videos for style transfer and generation
- Text prompts and descriptions
- Generated content (images and videos)
- Processing logs and metadata
- Quality metrics and usage statistics

**Public Content for Free Users:**
- Free users' generated content may be stored and displayed publicly
- Text prompts from free users may be used for platform demonstrations
- Generated images and videos from free users may appear in public galleries
- Free users' content may be used for marketing and promotional purposes

### 2.4 Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address
- Cookies and usage data
- Performance metrics and error logs
- API usage patterns

## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:
- Providing and improving our AI image and video generation services
- Processing payments and managing subscriptions through Stripe
- Storing and processing your uploaded content and AI-generated results
- Personalizing your experience and saved preferences
- Sending service updates and promotional materials
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve our platform
- Technical support and customer service
- Training and improving our AI models (with anonymized data)
- Compliance with legal obligations

**Additional Uses for Free User Content:**
- Displaying free users' generated content in public galleries and showcases
- Using free users' content for marketing materials and social media promotion
- Featuring free users' content in platform demonstrations and tutorials
- Using free users' prompts and generated content to improve our AI models
- Sharing free users' content with other users for inspiration and examples

## 4. Data Storage and Security

### 4.1 Content Storage
- Uploaded images and videos are stored securely using industry-standard encryption
- AI-generated content is stored based on your subscription plan
- Storage duration varies by subscription plan:
  * Free: 7 days
  * Essential: 30 days
  * Pro: 90 days
  * Business: Permanent

### 4.2 Payment Data Security
- Payment information is processed and stored by Stripe
- We only store necessary billing information (email, subscription status)
- All payment transactions are encrypted and PCI DSS compliant
- We never store complete credit card information

### 4.3 Security Measures
- AES-256 encryption for data storage
- Secure file upload verification
- Regular security audits
- Daily data backups
- Access control mechanisms
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission

## 5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We may share data with:
- **Stripe**: For payment processing and subscription management
- **Cloud storage providers**: For secure content hosting and delivery
- **AI service providers**: For processing your content through our AI models
- **Analytics services**: To improve our platform performance and user experience
- **Customer support tools**: To provide you with better assistance

We never sell your personal data, images, or AI-generated content to third parties.

### 5.1 Stripe Integration
- Payment data is shared with Stripe for processing transactions
- Stripe handles all payment security and compliance requirements
- We receive transaction confirmations and subscription status updates
- You can manage your payment information through Stripe's customer portal

### 5.2 AI Processing Partners
- Your content may be processed by third-party AI service providers
- These providers are bound by strict data protection agreements
- Your content is not used for training purposes without explicit consent

## 6. Your Rights and Controls

You have the right to:
- Access your personal data and account information
- Download your uploaded content and AI-generated results
- Modify your account information and preferences
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request data portability
- Manage your subscription and payment information through Stripe
- Request deletion of specific content or processing logs

**Additional Rights for Free Users:**
- Request removal of your content from public galleries
- Opt-out of having your content used for promotional purposes
- Request that your content not be featured in marketing materials
- Contact us to remove your content from public showcases
- Note: Once content is publicly shared, we cannot control how other users may use or share it

## 7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:
- Authentication and security
- Preference saving
- Performance monitoring
- Usage analytics
- Feature optimization

## 8. Children's Privacy

- We do not knowingly collect information from users under 13
- Users under 18 require parental consent
- Parents can request data deletion

## 9. International Data Transfers

- We comply with GDPR and international data protection laws
- Data may be processed in different jurisdictions
- We ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers

## 10. Privacy Policy Updates

- We may update this policy as our services evolve
- Users will be notified via email of significant changes
- Continued use after changes implies acceptance

## 11. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:
- Email: [email protected]
- Support hours: 24/7
- Response time: Within 24 hours

## 12. Legal Compliance

We comply with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- Other applicable data protection laws

## 13. Data Retention

- **Active account data**: Retained while account is active
- **Deleted account data**: Removed within 30 days
- **Payment data**: Retained by Stripe according to their retention policies
- **AI-generated content**: Retained according to your subscription plan
- **Processing logs**: Anonymized after 12 months
- **Backup data**: Retained for 90 days
- **Customer support data**: Retained for 2 years for service improvement

## 14. AI-Generated Content Rights

- You retain ownership of your uploaded content
- AI-generated content created from your inputs belongs to you
- You may use AI-generated content for personal and commercial purposes
- We do not claim ownership of your generated content
- Generated content may be stored on our servers for delivery and backup purposes

### 14.1 Public Sharing and Free User Content

**Free Users:**
- Content created by free users may be publicly visible and shareable
- Free users' generated images, videos, and prompts may be displayed in our public gallery
- Free users' content may be used for promotional purposes and platform demonstrations
- By using our free service, you consent to the public sharing of your generated content

**Paid Users:**
- Content created by paid subscribers remains private by default
- Paid users can choose to make their content public through sharing options
- Private content is not displayed in public galleries without explicit user consent

**Public Content:**
- Publicly shared content may be viewed, downloaded, and used by other users
- We may feature publicly shared content in our marketing materials and social media
- Public content may be used to improve our AI models and platform features
- Users can request removal of their public content at any time

## 15. International Users

- We comply with GDPR for European users
- We comply with CCPA for California users
- Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States
- We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers

Thank you for choosing Imgedify. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing powerful AI-powered image and video generation capabilities.