Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 20, 2025

Welcome to AI DOL. AI DOL is an online chat application located at www.ai-dol.io (the "Website") that uses artificial intelligence algorithms to generate unique characters ("AI Bots") for you to interact with. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We take your privacy seriously and will only collect, process, and use your personal information to provide services after obtaining your consent.

By downloading, using, or accessing the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy, which explains when, where, how, and why we collect personal information about you, how we use this information, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, your rights regarding your personal information, and how we keep it secure.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our services, we collect information you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Photos, GIFs, and Videos: With your consent, we may collect photos, GIFs, and videos uploaded from your mobile device while using the Website. Please note that any photo containing a face will be automatically deleted once a new video is generated.
• Text: We may collect and store communications when you interact with us in writing, by telephone, fax, email, through registration on the Website, or by other electronic means. These communications may be monitored, recorded, and retained.
• Email Address: We may collect your email address to create your account and send a verification code via automated email for registration purposes.
• Third-Party Account Information: You may choose to access the Website using a third-party account. Access permissions are governed by the third party's privacy policies and may be configured through their privacy settings.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit and use the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Details: Traffic data, logs, communication metadata, and information about the resources you access and use on the Website.
• Device Information: Information about your device and internet connection, including the device's unique identifier, operating system, browser type, and mobile network details.

2. How We Collect Information

We may collect information using third-party technologies when you access, register for, or use the Website. These technologies may include:

• Cookies (and Similar Technologies): Like many online services, we may use cookies—small snippets of code that remain on your device after visiting a website—to provide personalized content and improve your experience when you return.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1

We do not use your photos or facial features for any purposes other than enabling the functionality of the Website. We do not use facial recognition technologies or any other means to process biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying or authenticating users.

3.2

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide you with access to the Website, its content, and any other information, products, or services you request;
• Fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the information;
• Carry out our obligations and enforce our rights under any contracts between you and us (including for billing and collections);
• Notify you of Website updates or changes to products and services we offer.

3.3

Usage and device information helps us:

• Estimate our audience size and usage patterns;
• Store preferences to personalize the Website to your interests;
• Accelerate search functionality;
• Recognize returning users, even without re-registration.

If we intend to use your data for purposes other than those described above, we will notify you and request your separate consent when legally required.

4. Third-Party Information Collection

4.1

When using the Website, certain third parties may use automated technologies to collect information about you or your device. This includes:

• Firebase Crashlytics (https://firebase.google.com): Used to track, prioritize, and resolve technical and stability issues with the Website.

These third parties may deploy tracking mechanisms while you interact with the Website.

4.2

We do not control these third-party technologies or their use. Please consult their respective privacy policies to understand how your data may be handled. For inquiries related to advertising or targeted content, please contact the responsible provider directly.

5. Data Retention and Transfer

5.1

Your content will be stored on remote servers located in Ohio, United States. If you close the Website during processing and return later or repeatedly use our services, this storage allows for quicker access to previously generated content.

5.2

The Website is operated on servers located in the United States (Ohio). You understand and acknowledge that data stored in the U.S. may be subject to lawful requests from U.S. courts or law enforcement authorities. Your information may be stored, processed, transmitted, and accessed in the United States or other regions that may not guarantee the same level of data protection as your jurisdiction. You expressly consent to the transfer, storage, and/or processing of your information outside your region or country of residence.

5.3

If you are a resident of the European Union, please note that transfers to the United States and other non-EU countries are carried out in compliance with the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) adopted by the European Commission, ensuring adequate safeguards under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our services, you consent to such international transfers and processing as outlined in this Policy.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose personal information collected from or provided by you under the following circumstances:

• To our subsidiaries and affiliates;
• To service providers, contractors, and other third parties we engage to support our business, subject to confidentiality obligations;
• To a buyer or successor in the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or other corporate transaction;
• To fulfill the purpose for which you provided the information;
• For any other disclosed purpose at the time of data collection;
• With your explicit consent;
• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests;
• To enforce our legal rights under agreements with you;
• If disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of AI DOL, our users, or others.

7. How You Can Manage Your Information

• Access and Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Correction: You have the right to request corrections of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at support@ai-dol.ai. This will not affect the legality of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
• Sharing User Content: You may share content you generate on the Website—including text, photos, GIFs, and videos (“User Content”)—on third-party platforms. Please note that we cannot control how others use your shared content and assume no responsibility for unauthorized access or use once shared.

8. European Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of the European Union, you are entitled to the mandatory provisions of your local laws. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may exercise additional rights related to your personal data.

You may contact us at support@ai-dol.ai to exercise your rights. We may require identity verification and, in some cases, charge a reasonable fee.

If you believe our handling of your data violates your rights under GDPR and we have not resolved your concern, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Children's Privacy

• The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such data without parental consent, we will delete it. Contact us at support@ai-dol.ai if you suspect this has occurred.
• For EU residents, the minimum age to use our services is 16. Where prohibited by applicable law, users under 16 may only use the Website with parental or guardian consent.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services or compliance obligations. Updates will be posted on this page or otherwise communicated. Continued use of the Website after such updates constitutes acceptance, unless legal requirements demand your explicit consent.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

📧 Email: support@ai-dol.ai