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AIPOD

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to AIPOD ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact information (name, email address) when you contact us
  • Feedback and correspondence
  • Newsletter subscription information (if applicable)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

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

  • IP address and general location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Improve and personalize user experience
  • Understand and analyze how you use our website
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Communicate with you for customer service and support
  • Send you updates and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

4.1 Analytics

  • Vercel Analytics: Website performance and usage analytics
  • Umami Analytics (if applicable): Privacy-focused analytics

4.2 Content Delivery

  • Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery
  • Cloudflare: CDN and security services

4.3 External Content Sources

We aggregate content from:

  • arXiv: Research papers
  • HuggingFace: AI models
  • GitHub: Open source projects

When you click links to these external sources, you will be subject to their respective privacy policies.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@aipod.dev

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals. You can control tracking through your browser settings and cookie preferences.

12. 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

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

14. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to be informed about data collection and use
  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

15. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Privacy Questions?

We take your privacy seriously. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us.