1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Alighieri AI ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website, products, and AI book summarization services. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your data in compliance with applicable laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other data protection regulations.

2. AI-Related Data Processing

Alighieri AI uses artificial intelligence technology to provide book summarization services. We want to be transparent about how our AI interacts with your data:

• AI Training Data: Our AI models are NOT trained on your personal data or the content you submit for summarization. We use publicly available datasets, licensed content, and synthetic data for training our models.
• AI Processing: When you submit a book or text for summarization, our AI processes this content to generate a summary. This processing is temporary and performed solely for providing the requested service.
• AI-Generated Content: The summaries and analyses generated by our AI are provided for your use, but we retain intellectual property rights to our AI system and the underlying technology.
• AI Limitations: While we strive for accuracy, our AI technology may occasionally produce inaccuracies or errors. We continuously improve our systems but cannot guarantee perfect results.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and account credentials.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our service, including features used, time spent, and actions taken on our platform.
• Content Data: The book texts or content you upload for summarization.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, we collect payment details, though we do not store complete credit card information on our servers.
• Technical Data: We collect device information, IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical identifiers for service optimization and security.
• Communications: If you contact us, we store that correspondence for customer support purposes.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your requests and generate AI-powered book summaries
• Authenticate your identity and maintain your account
• Process payments and maintain subscription records
• Send you service-related communications and updates
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Performance of Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services to you
• Legitimate Interests: Improving our services, ensuring security, and business administration
• Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to specific types of processing
• Legal Obligation: When we need to comply with laws and regulations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us deliver our services (hosting, payment processing, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have explicitly agreed to the sharing

All third-party providers we work with are vetted for their security and privacy practices and are bound by data protection agreements.

7. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and testing
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Staff training on data protection and security practices

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

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Restriction: Request limiting how we use your data while its accuracy is verified
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@alighieriai.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The specific retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and our legal obligations.

Account information is retained while your account remains active. Content data submitted for summarization may be retained for a limited period to improve service quality and for troubleshooting.

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

10. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to countries outside your country of residence, including to the United States and other locations where our servers and service providers are located. When transferring data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms.

11. Children's Privacy

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

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. For more detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or direct communication. The date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@alighieriai.com
Address: 123 Main St, Anytown, USA
Phone: (555) 123-4567

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns appropriately.