Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 28, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Simpsonify.ai ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service to transform photos into Simpsons-style portraits.

By using Simpsonify.ai, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Data Controller Information

Contact: hi@simpsonify.ai

Information We Collect

Images and Generated Content

  • Uploaded Images: We store the original photos you upload to our service
  • Generated Images: We store the Simpsons-style portraits created by our AI system
  • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for service improvement and quality enhancement
  • Purpose: These images are retained solely to improve the quality and performance of our service

Account Information

  • Authentication Data: When you sign up through Supabase authentication, we collect:
    • Email address
    • Account credentials and identifiers
    • Profile information you choose to provide
  • Legal Basis: Performance of contract (to provide you with account services)

Technical Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and access logs
  • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for service operation and security

Legal Basis for Processing

Under applicable data protection laws, we process your personal data based on:

  • Legitimate Interest: For service improvement, quality enhancement, and technical operation
  • Contract Performance: To provide account services and fulfill our service agreement
  • Consent: Where explicitly obtained for specific purposes

How We Use Your Information

  • Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our photo transformation service
  • Quality Improvement: To analyze and improve the quality of our AI-generated results
  • Account Management: To manage your account and provide customer support
  • Technical Operations: To ensure service functionality and security
  • Communication: To send you service-related notifications

Important: We do not use your images to train any AI systems or machine learning models.

Data Retention

  • Images: We retain uploaded and generated images for up to 2 years or until you request deletion
  • Account Data: Retained while your account remains active and for legal compliance
  • Technical Data: Typically retained for 12 months for security and operational purposes

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

Access and Portability

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

Correction and Deletion

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")

Processing Controls

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us at hi@simpsonify.ai to exercise any of these rights. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information or images with third parties, except:

  • Service Providers: Supabase (authentication services) and other technical service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets

Third-Party Services

Supabase: Handles authentication services. Review their privacy policy at their website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring
  • Staff training on data protection practices

Automated Decision-Making

Our service uses automated AI processing to generate Simpsons-style portraits. This processing:

  • Is necessary for the core functionality of our service
  • Does not involve profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects
  • Can be reviewed by contacting our support team

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:

  • Notify relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours
  • Inform affected users without undue delay
  • Provide information about the nature of the breach and steps being taken

Your Location and Applicable Laws

This service may be subject to various data protection laws depending on your location:

  • EU/EEA residents: GDPR applies
  • California residents: CCPA/CPRA applies
  • Other jurisdictions: Local data protection laws may apply

Additional Rights for California Residents

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

Additional Rights for EU/EEA Residents

  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
  • Right to data portability
  • Enhanced rights regarding automated decision-making

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page
  • Update the "Effective Date"
  • Notify you of material changes via email or service notification
  • For significant changes, obtain your consent where required by law

Supervisory Authority Contact

EU/EEA residents can contact their local data protection authority. Find your local authority at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

California residents can contact the California Privacy Protection Agency at: https://cppa.ca.gov/

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your rights, or to request data deletion:

Email: hi@simpsonify.ai

Subject Line: Privacy Request - [Your Request Type]

When contacting us, please include:

  • Your full name and email address
  • Clear description of your request
  • Any relevant account information

We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.

Consent and Agreement

By using Simpsonify.ai, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the processing of your personal data as described herein.