Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At AI Sentinels ("we," "our," or "us"), we value 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 at www.aisentinels.me or use our AI detection services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Subscribe to our services
• Contact our customer support
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Sign up for our newsletter

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Billing information
• Academic or institutional affiliation
• Job title or role

2.2 Content Data

When you use our AI detection services, we collect the text content you submit for analysis. This may include:

• Essays, articles, or other written materials
• Academic papers
• Content for publication

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website and services, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of your visits
• Referring website or application

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and manage your account
• Analyze content for AI detection
• Generate reports and analytics
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
• Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

4. Content Data Processing

When you submit content for AI detection analysis:

• We process your content solely for the purpose of providing our AI detection services
• We do not claim ownership of your content
• We do not use your content to train our AI models without your explicit consent
• We may store your content for a limited period to provide our services and for quality improvement

You can delete your content from our systems at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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.

For content data submitted for analysis:

• Free users: Content is stored for up to 30 days after submission
• Premium users: Content is stored according to your subscription plan settings

You can request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@aisentinels.me.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services on our behalf.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect and defend our rights or property, or the safety of our users or others.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure data storage practices
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities on our website. These technologies help us deliver a better and more personalized service, analyze usage patterns, and target advertisements.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count visitors and see how they move around our website
• Functionality Cookies: Enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization
• Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Right to Access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@aisentinels.me.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. International Data Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. Our servers may be located outside your country of residence.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we ensure that any transfer of your personal data to countries outside these regions is protected by appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: privacy@aisentinels.me

If you have unresolved concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.