Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AIMDb ("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 website and services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using the Service:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and profile information when you create an account
• Creator Profile: Display name, bio, avatar, and social media links
• Submissions: Content metadata including titles, descriptions, video URLs, and tool information
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, content viewed, search queries, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Cookies: Session cookies and authentication tokens (see Section 5)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in using Google or another third-party authentication provider, we receive basic profile information (such as name and email) from that provider according to their privacy policies and your privacy settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process and display your submitted content
• Display creator profiles and attribution
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Send administrative communications about the Service
• Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Your creator profile (display name, bio, avatar, social links) and submitted content metadata are publicly visible on the Service by design.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Clerk: Authentication and user management
• Neon: Database hosting
• Cloudinary: Image hosting and processing
• Vercel: Website hosting and analytics

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests (such as subpoenas, court orders, or government requests).

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Service:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use the Service.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes or to maintain publicly submitted content attributions.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12.

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us using the information in Section 12.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Service and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: