Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AI Models Compare ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI model comparison platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Email address (for account creation and communication)
• Name (if provided during registration)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Subscription and billing details

2.2 Usage Information

• Queries submitted to AI models
• Model responses and comparison data
• Usage statistics and analytics
• Device information and IP address
• Browser type and operating system

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Log files and server data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Performance and error monitoring data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our AI comparison service
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service-related communications
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Monitor usage and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Provide customer support

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
• OpenRouter: AI model access and processing
• Vercel: Website hosting and performance

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Industry-standard security practices
• Limited access to personal data

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Query data may be retained for service improvement purposes but is anonymized when possible.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website usage
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to be informed about data processing
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
• Right to withdraw consent at any time