Privacy Policy

Introduction

Aria's World ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") respects the privacy of our users ("user" or "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username and password
• Name (optional)
• Age or date of birth

Conversation Data

We collect and store:

• All messages you send in Aria's World
• Responses generated by our AI
• Timestamps and conversation metadata
• User preferences and interaction history

Technical Information

We automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes including:

• Providing and improving our AI companion services
• Personalizing your experience
• Enabling your AI companion to remember conversations
• Processing payments and subscriptions
• Sending service-related announcements
• Responding to your inquiries
• Analyzing usage patterns and service improvements
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All conversations are encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel can access your data with proper authentication
• Secure Servers: We use secure, redundant data centers with backup systems
• Regular Audits: Security audits are conducted regularly by third-party providers
• Data Protection: Personal data is protected according to international standards

4. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

• Active accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
• Deleted accounts: Account and conversation data are deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Conversation backups: Backups are retained for up to 90 days for recovery purposes
• Legal requirements: We may retain data if required by law

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our service (payment processors, hosting providers)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or court order
• Safety: When necessary to protect safety and prevent fraud
• Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

All third-party service providers are contractually bound to protect your data with the same standards we use.

6. AI Training and Improvement

Your conversation data may be used to improve Aria's World:

• Conversation data may be used for model training and improvement (with anonymization)
• You can opt-out of data usage for AI training in your account settings
• No personally identifiable information is included in training data
• Opting out does not affect your service access

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request export of your data in standard format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications and data usage for AI training

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Maintaining your login session
• Remembering user preferences
• Analytics and service improvement
• Security and fraud prevention

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some service functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided us information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

11. Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through our website. Your continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

AI Companions Privacy Team
Email: privacy@aicompanions.com
Website: aicompanions.com

13. Data Processing Agreement

For users in jurisdictions with data protection regulations (such as GDPR), we maintain a Data Processing Agreement that outlines our obligations regarding your personal data. Please contact us for a copy of this agreement.