Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ModelHunter.AI ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, API services, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Account information: name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Payment information: billing address and payment details processed through Stripe (we do not store full credit card numbers)
• Support communications: information you provide when contacting our support team
• User content: prompts, inputs, and configuration data you submit through our API

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution
• Usage data: API calls made, models used, features accessed, and interaction patterns
• Log data: IP addresses, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar technologies: session identifiers and user preferences

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services you use to sign in (such as Google or GitHub OAuth), payment processors, and analytics providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Services
• To process transactions and manage your account balance
• To communicate with you about your account, updates, and support requests
• To improve and personalize your experience with our Services
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• To analyze usage trends and optimize the performance of our Services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Performance of contract: processing necessary to provide the Services you requested
• Legitimate interests: improving our Services, preventing fraud, and marketing (where appropriate)
• Consent: where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Legal obligation: processing required to comply with applicable laws

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Services (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Payment processors: Stripe processes your payment information on our behalf
• Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent: when you explicitly authorize us to share your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), encryption at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. API keys are stored using secure hashing algorithms.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services. We may also retain certain information as required by law, to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or for legitimate business purposes.

Generated content (API outputs) is temporarily stored for delivery purposes and is automatically deleted within 72 hours unless you configure longer retention through your account settings.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Right to access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to deletion: request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to restrict processing: request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Right to opt out: unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or use the account settings in your dashboard. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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

• Essential cookies: required for the Services to function properly (authentication, security)
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how users interact with our Services (usage patterns, popular features)
• Preference cookies: remember your settings and preferences (theme, language)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

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 updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]