Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02/27/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ethan AI. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with your use of Ethan AI, including:

a. Personal Information

• Account Information: When you register, we collect details such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
• Contact Information: Your email address (and other contact details if provided) to communicate with you.

b. Conversation Data

• Transcripts: We store transcripts of your interactions with our AI-powered mock interview platform. These transcripts may include personal data depending on the content of your conversations.

c. Usage Data

• Technical Data: Information about your device, IP address, browser type, and usage statistics (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the platform).
• Interaction Data: Data on how you interact with our Service, which helps us improve the platform and user experience.

d. Payment Data

• Transaction Details: If you ever subscribe to premium features in the future, payment details will be processed via third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment card details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Enhancing the Service: To operate and maintain Ethan AI, deliver personalized user experiences, and improve our offerings.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and support your use of our Service.
• Service Improvement: To analyze user behavior, troubleshoot issues, and refine our AI models.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, and to enforce our Terms of Service.
• Communication: To send updates, newsletters, or promotional information (with your consent where required).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under the terms of service.
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as service improvement and security, provided these do not override your fundamental rights.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the Service and for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. For example, conversation transcripts and usage data are retained for as long as needed to enhance the Service and meet legal or business requirements. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [Your Email Address].

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Third-Party Service Providers: Trusted partners (such as cloud storage providers and analytics services) who process data on our behalf and are contractually obligated to safeguard your information.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, users, or others.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right to Access: You can request copies of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address].

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to secure your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the EEA, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, notify you via email or through the Service. Your continued use of Ethan AI after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

• Email: bouncegame.fgpstudios @ gmail.com