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The AI Edge Network LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Account registration information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (biography, profile photo, links to your work)
• Payment and billing information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communication data (emails, messages, support inquiries)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Platform, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Referring/exit pages and URLs
• Pages visited, time spent on pages
• Device identifiers and cookies

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Platform usage, and deliver targeted content. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may limit Platform functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Creating and maintaining your account
• Processing payments and billing transactions
• Delivering Platform features and customer support
• Improving and personalizing the Platform experience
• Sending promotional emails and updates (with your consent)
• Conducting analytics and research
• Enforcing our Terms and Conditions

3. Information Sharing

3.1 Public Information

Your author profile (including name, biography, and professional information) is publicly visible on the Platform to facilitate discovery by readers. We do not publicly share your email address or payment information without your consent.

3.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, including:

• Stripe (payment processing)
• Supabase (database and authentication)
• Analytics providers

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we reasonably believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Platform and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We will retain some information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to delete your information
• Right to opt-out of promotional communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

7. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you additional rights. You have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold; delete personal information collected from you; and opt-out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us with your request.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on the Platform with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

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

The AI Edge Network LLC