Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Introduction

Ghibli AI Generator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our AI art generation services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Create an account (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Contact information
• Communication preferences
• Feedback and comments

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device information

Generated Content

When you use our AI generation tools, we may temporarily store:

• Text prompts you enter
• Generated images (temporarily for processing)
• Style preferences and settings

Note: We do not permanently store your generated images unless you explicitly choose to save them to our gallery.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our AI generation services
• Improvement: To improve our website functionality and user experience
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize our services
• Security: To protect against fraud and ensure website security
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• AI processing and image generation
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support services

Legal Requirements

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

• Court orders or legal processes
• Government requests
• Protection of our rights and safety
• Prevention of fraud or security threats

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
• Regular Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and updates
• Data Minimization: We only collect necessary information
• Secure Storage: Information is stored in secure, encrypted databases

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Advertising Cookies: Used for relevant advertising (if applicable)

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services and use third-party tools:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google AdSense: For advertising services (if applicable)
• Social Media Platforms: For sharing and community features
• AI Processing Services: For image generation functionality

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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 information during international transfers.

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Generated images are typically deleted within 24 hours unless you choose to save them.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@ghibliai.com
• Support Hours: 24/7
• Response Time: Within 48 hours

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• We have a legal basis for processing your data
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
• We provide clear information about data processing
• We implement appropriate security measures

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights