Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Canelle AI ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered applications and services (collectively, the "Service").
By using Canelle AI, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
- Account Information: Email address, name (optional), and profile picture when you sign up via Google OAuth or email registration
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number.
- Communication: Emails you send to our support team
2.2 Usage Data
- App Usage: Which apps you use, frequency of use, and features accessed
- Credit Transactions: History of credit purchases and usage
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
2.3 AI-Generated Content
- Input Data: Text, images, or files you submit to our AI apps
- Output Data: AI-generated responses and content
- Important: We do NOT permanently store your inputs or AI outputs unless you explicitly save them to your account
3. How We Use Your Information
- Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our AI applications
- Account Management: To manage your account, process payments, and track credit balances
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services (using anonymized, aggregated data)
- Communication: To send important service updates, security alerts, and support messages
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. AI Data Processing
Our Commitment to AI Privacy:
- Your inputs are processed in real-time and are NOT used to train AI models
- AI-generated content is delivered directly to you and is NOT stored on our servers unless you save it
- We use industry-leading AI providers (Google, Anthropic, OpenAI) who have their own privacy commitments
- For voice features, audio is processed in real-time and immediately discarded after the session
5. Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Stripe (payments), Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), AI providers for processing
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained for as long as your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion request
- AI Inputs/Outputs: Processed in real-time and NOT stored unless explicitly saved
- Transaction History: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
- Analytics Data: Anonymized and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@canelle-ai.com
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Encryption at rest for stored data
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Secure payment processing via Stripe (PCI DSS compliant)
9. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our Service.
10. Children's Privacy
Canelle AI is not intended for users 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.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States and the European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- 📧 Email: privacy@canelle-ai.com
- 🌐 Website: www.canelle-ai.com