Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Grok Ghibli ("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 and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

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

• Account information: When you register for an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture through Google OAuth.
• User content: Images you upload for transformation using our service.
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage data: How you interact with our service, features you use, and time spent on the platform.
• Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and similar technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• Providing and improving our services
• Processing your image transformations
• Managing your account and tracking credits usage
• Communicating with you about our services
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Image Processing and Storage

When you upload images to our platform for transformation:

• Your original and transformed images are temporarily stored to process your request.
• Images are stored for a limited time (maximum 1 hour) and then automatically deleted.
• We do not use your images for training AI models or for purposes other than providing our transformation service to you.
• Your images are processed using secure servers and encrypted during transmission.

5. Advertising and Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. AdSense may collect and use information including:

• Your IP address and geographic location
• Information about your device and browser
• Your browsing behavior and interests
• Demographic information where available

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

5.2 Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how users interact with our website. These services may collect information such as:

• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website
• Your device and browser information
• Your approximate geographic location

For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Advertising Partners: We share anonymous, aggregated information with Google AdSense and other advertising partners to serve relevant advertisements.
• Service providers: We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers).
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe it's necessary to protect our rights or the safety of users.
• Business transfers: If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Data Protection Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8.2 Advertising Choices

You have choices regarding the advertising you see:

• Google Ad Personalization: Visit Google Ads Settings to control personalized ads
• Industry Opt-out: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance for industry-wide opt-out options
• Browser Settings: Use your browser's ad-blocking features or privacy settings

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads, but the ads may be less relevant to your interests.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data 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. User accounts and associated data will be retained as long as the account is active or as needed to provide services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

11. 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 will take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

12. Free Service Notice

Our image transformation service is provided free of charge. We do not collect payment information or charge fees for basic usage. Our service is supported by advertising revenue, which helps us maintain and improve the platform for all users.

13. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@grokghibli.com
Or visit our Contact Page