www.thecraftyai.com

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

At "The Crafty AI" we, are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and shared on our website [yourwebsite.com]. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices, your rights, and how we safeguard your information, including when we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other technologies. This policy applies to all users of our website, including visitors, registered users, and customers. For information on cookies and similar technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data to provide, improve, and personalize our services. This data falls into three categories:

a. Information You Provide

Account Information: When you register, you may provide details like your name, email address, phone number, or billing information.
User Content: Information you submit, such as comments, reviews, or form submissions (e.g., contact or feedback forms).
Communications: Data from your interactions with us, like emails, support tickets, or survey responses.

b. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Details about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources.
Device and Browser Data: Information like your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and geolocation data (approximate, based on IP).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and pixels to track behavior and preferences. See our Cookie Policy for details.

c. Information from Third Parties

Analytics Providers: We receive anonymized data from services like Google Analytics to understand site usage.
Advertising Partners: Third parties may provide data to deliver personalized ads or measure campaign effectiveness.
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with us via social media (e.g., linking accounts or sharing content), we may receive data like your username or profile information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws:

To Provide Services: Process transactions, manage accounts, and deliver content or features (e.g., personalized recommendations).
To Improve Our Website: Analyze usage patterns to optimize performance, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.
To Personalize Content: Tailor content, ads, or recommendations based on your interests and behavior.
To Communicate: Respond to inquiries, send updates, or provide customer support.
For Marketing: Send promotional emails or newsletters (with your consent, where required) and measure campaign effectiveness.
For Security: Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or cyber threats.
For Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements, such as tax reporting or responding to legal requests.

AI and Data Processing

We may use AI technologies to analyze data, such as generating insights from user behavior or automating customer support. For example, AI may process usage data to recommend content or detect patterns for security purposes. We ensure AI processing complies with privacy laws and use techniques like data minimization and anonymization to protect your information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, we process personal data under the following legal bases per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Consent: For non-essential data processing, like marketing emails or non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent.
Contract: To fulfill services you request, such as processing orders or managing accounts.
Legitimate Interests: For activities like improving our website, preventing fraud, or analyzing anonymized usage data, provided your rights are not overridden.
Legal Obligation: To comply with laws, such as tax or data protection regulations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it in the following cases:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist with website operations, such as hosting providers, payment processors, or analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Stripe). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Advertising Partners: To deliver personalized ads, we may share limited data with ad networks, subject to your consent where required.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or government requests.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity, with notice and safeguards in place.
Affiliates: With our parent company, subsidiaries, or partners for internal operations, consistent with this policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

We store your data on secure servers, primarily located in [Insert Country/Region, e.g., United States]. If data is transferred internationally, we ensure compliance with applicable laws, such as GDPR’s data transfer mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

Encryption (e.g., SSL/TLS for data in transit).
Firewalls and access controls.
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Anonymization or pseudonymization where possible, especially for AI processing.

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and regulators as required by law (e.g., within 72 hours under GDPR).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

Account Data: Kept while your account is active and for [Insert Period, e.g., 1 year] after account closure, unless required for legal purposes.
Usage Data: Retained for [Insert Period, e.g., 2 years] for analytics, often in anonymized form.
Marketing Data: Kept until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it, except where required by law (e.g., tax records).

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under laws like GDPR, CCPA, or others:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
Restriction: Limit how we process your data in certain cases.
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to processing for marketing or legitimate interests.
Opt-Out of Data Sales: For California residents, opt out of data sharing for monetary purposes (CCPA).
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for non-essential processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email] or via our Contact Form. We will respond within [Insert Timeframe, e.g., 30 days], as required by law. For verification, we may request additional information.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside [Insert Your Country, e.g., United States], your data may be transferred to servers in other countries. We ensure compliance with data protection laws, such as GDPR’s Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, for cross-border transfers. For example, data from EEA users may be processed in the US with appropriate safeguards.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services (e.g., social media platforms, payment processors). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for users under [18 years of age]. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn that a child’s data has been collected, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with data, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

11. AI and Automated Decision-Making

We may use AI for tasks like content personalization, fraud detection, or customer support automation. When AI involves automated decision-making with significant effects (e.g., profiling for credit decisions), we ensure human oversight and provide you the right to request an explanation or appeal, as required by GDPR.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. Significant updates, such as new data uses, may require your consent or notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: robin@thecraftyai.com

For users with disabilities needing this policy in an alternative format, please reach out via our contact form.

Thank you for trusting "The Crafty AI" with your personal data. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure, transparent experience.