Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 5, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to AI Food Fight ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information.

2. Who We Are

AI Food Fight is both a Data Controller and Data Processor, responsible for your personal data. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at admin@aifoodfight.com.

3. Information We Collect

We collect:

Email addresses (for account registration and communications)
IP addresses (for security and access management)
Voting history and preferences
Account settings and profile information

3.1 How We Collect Information

We collect information:

Directly from you when you create an account
Automatically through your use of our website
Through third-party services (Vercel Web Analytics, Patreon)

3.2 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity (to provide our services)
Legitimate interests (to improve our services)
Consent (where specifically requested)
Legal obligation (to comply with laws)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Provide and maintain our services
Process your votes and maintain voting history
Ensure platform security
Send service-related communications
Improve our services
Comply with legal obligations

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Analytics

We use Vercel Web Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our services. This service collects anonymous usage data.

5.2 Patreon

When you connect your Patreon account, we:

Receive basic profile information from Patreon to verify your identity
Receive membership status updates to manage your premium features
Do not share your AI Food Fight activity or preferences with Patreon
Do not use your Patreon data for any purpose other than verifying premium status

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. Data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 General Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Download your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7.2 Region-Specific Rights

European Union (GDPR) and UK Rights

Right to be forgotten
Right to data portability
Right to restrict processing
Right to object to processing
Right to be informed about automated decision-making

California Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know whether personal information is sold or shared
Right to opt-out of sale/sharing of personal information
Right to delete personal information
Right to correct inaccurate personal information
Right to limit use of sensitive personal information

Other US State Rights (CO, CT, FL, UT, VA)

Right to opt-out of targeted advertising
Right to access and delete personal data
Right to appeal denied requests
Right to opt-out of profiling

8. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services
Upon request, we will delete your personal data within 30 days
Some information may be retained for legal compliance

9. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: admin@aifoodfight.com
Response Time: Within 5 business days
Data deletion requests will be processed within 30 days