1. Introduction

PromptAtlas AI ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, and login credentials
User Content: Prompts, collections, tags, and other content you create
Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we do not store full credit card details)
Communications: Messages you send to us for support or feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences
Analytics: Aggregated usage statistics for service improvement

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Send service-related notifications and updates
Respond to your inquiries and provide support
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing

When you use our AI features (PromptGuide AI), your prompts may be processed by third-party AI services. We use these services solely to provide the requested functionality. Your prompts are not used to train AI models without your explicit consent.

5. Data Usage and Ownership

Important: Content Ownership by Tier

Free Tier Users: Prompts you create and mark as "public" become community contributions. PromptAtlas AI retains ownership rights to use, display, and share these prompts within the platform. Private prompts remain yours, but are subject to our 20-prompt storage limit.
Premium Tier Users: You retain full ownership of all your prompts (both public and private). PromptAtlas AI has a limited license to display your public prompts on the platform, but ownership remains with you. You can delete or make prompts private at any time.

Analytics and Usage Data: We collect anonymized usage statistics (page views, feature usage, prompt categories) to improve the Service. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users. Premium users have enhanced privacy controls and can opt out of non-essential analytics.

AI Training: Your prompts are NEVER used to train external AI models without your explicit consent. We may use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our own recommendation algorithms.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the Service (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Public Prompts: Prompts you mark as "public" are visible to other users

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure authentication and session management
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time. After deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Export: Download your data in a portable format
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Object: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us through your account settings or via email.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect Service functionality.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. 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 in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. 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, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

13. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your data includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through the Service or via email.