Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Inkfluence AI, Lead Magnet AI, and Cookbook Buddy ("we," "our," or "us"). Lead Magnet AI and Cookbook Buddy are offshoot applications of Inkfluence AI, and all services are operated under the same privacy practices. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our websites or use our services, and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password
• Profile Information: Display name, profile picture, bio
• Content: Books, chapters, notes, and other content you create
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we don't store card details)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs
• Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details
• Rate Limiting: IP addresses are temporarily collected to prevent abuse of free features (not stored permanently)

2.3 Third-Party Data Collection

• Google reCAPTCHA: Analyzes user behavior on forms to detect bots (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data (only if you accept analytics cookies)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your transactions and manage your subscription
• Send you important updates about your account and services
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Generate AI-powered content based on your input
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI and Your Content

You retain all rights, title, and interest in your content. AI-generated suggestions are processed in real-time and are used solely to assist you in creating your content.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

• Firebase/Google Cloud: Database, authentication, and analytics
• Stripe: Payment processing
• OpenAI: AI content generation (no training on your data)
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment
• Resend: Transactional email delivery (welcome emails, notifications)
• Google reCAPTCHA: Spam and bot protection on forms

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using Firebase Auth
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure backup and disaster recovery

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time. After deletion, some information may be retained in backup systems for up to 90 days.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your content in portable formats
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Stop processing based on consent

How to Exercise Your Rights:

• Export Your Data: Go to Settings → Your Data Rights (GDPR) → "Download My Data" to receive a complete JSON export of all your data
• Delete Your Account: Go to Settings → Your Data Rights (GDPR) → "Delete My Account" to permanently remove all your data from our systems
• Other Requests: Email hello@inkfluenceai.com and we will respond within 30 days

Note: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. We retain deletion logs for compliance purposes only.

9. 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 data in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are 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. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@inkfluenceai.com
• Website: https://www.inkfluenceai.com

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our lawful basis for processing your data is typically your consent or our legitimate interests in providing and improving our services.