1. Who we are
Character Create AI ("we", "us") operates the website character-create.net. This policy explains what information we collect and how we handle it.
2. Scope
This policy applies to everyone who visits our website or uses our companion service.
3. Age requirement
Our service is meant only for adults aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
4. Information you give us
When you sign up we may collect your email address, a username and any preferences you set for your character.
5. Conversation content
Messages you exchange with your companion are stored so she can remember context. You may delete them at any time.
6. Automatic information
We collect basic data such as browser type, device type, approximate region and pages visited.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember settings and understand how the site is used.
8. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics to measure traffic. These providers receive aggregated or pseudonymous data.
9. How we use information
We use data to run the service, personalize your companion, improve features and keep the platform safe.
10. Legal bases
Where required by law, we process data based on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests or legal obligations.
11. Payments
Payments are handled by trusted payment processors. We do not store full card numbers on our servers.
12. Sharing
We never sell your personal data. We share it only with service providers who help us operate, under confidentiality terms.
13. Legal disclosures
We may disclose information if required by law, court order or to protect the rights and safety of users.
14. Business transfers
If we are involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that deal.
15. Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described or as required by law.
16. Security
We use encryption, access controls and monitoring to protect data, though no system is completely secure.
17. International transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than your own, with appropriate safeguards in place.
18. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete or export your data.
19. California residents
California residents may request details about the categories of data we collect and may opt out of any sale (we do not sell data).
20. EEA and UK users
Users in the EEA and UK may lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.
21. Marketing emails
You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the link in each message.
22. Do Not Track
Our site does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.
23. Third-party links
Our website may link to other sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
24. Account deletion
You can request full deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
25. Children
If we learn that a person under 18 has provided data, we will delete it promptly.
26. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. The date at the top shows when it was last revised.
27. Contact
Questions about privacy can be sent to privacy@character-create.net.