1. Introduction
Welcome to Aocus.net (the "Platform", "we", "us", or "our"). We provide AI-driven creative tools for image and video generation. Your privacy is paramount to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access our Services.
By using Aocus.net, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please refrain from using our Services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information through three primary channels:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address, username, and password. If you sign in via third parties (e.g., Google or Apple), we receive the profile information you have authorized them to share.
- Creative Content: We collect the "Input" (prompts, reference images) and "Output" (generated images or videos) produced through the Platform to facilitate your creative workflow.
- Payment Data: Purchases are processed via secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe or Paddle). While we maintain records of your transaction history and subscription status, we do not store full credit card details on our servers.
- Support Communications:If you contact support@aocus.net, we collect the content of your message and any attachments to resolve your inquiry.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device model, operating system, and time zone.
- Usage Data: We track how you interact with Aocus.net, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Platform to optimize our user interface.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and remember your preferences.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your information based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of Contract: To provide the AI generation services you requested, manage your account, and process payments.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our AI models, enhance platform security, and conduct internal analytics.
- Consent: Where you have opted in to receive marketing communications or participate in surveys.
- Legal Compliance: To meet tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.
4. How We Share Your Information
Aocus.net does not sell your personal data. We share information only in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who provide cloud hosting, analytics, and payment processing.
- AI Model Providers: To generate your content, we may transmit anonymized prompts to third-party AI model APIs.
- Legal Necessity: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety and rights of our users or the Platform.
5. Data Security and Retention
5.1. Security: We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; you use the Service at your own risk.
5.2. Retention: We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with Services. You may request the deletion of your account at any time.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction (such as the EEA under GDPR or California under CCPA), you may have the following rights:
- Access and Portability:Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we erase your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the "unsubscribe" link.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@aocus.net.
7. International Transfers
Aocus.net is a global service. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your home jurisdiction. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms.
8. Minors
Our Services are intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If we become aware of such collection, we will take immediate steps to delete the data.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform signifies your acceptance of the updated Policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: Aocus.net Privacy Team
Email: support@aocus.net