# Privacy Policy for Check AI Free **Last Updated:** 2026-09-24 At **Check AI Free** (accessible via [https://checkaifree.com](https://checkaifree.com)), operated by **Check AI Free Team** ("we", "our", or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our users ("you", "your"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or use our website and associated services (the "Service"), in compliance with the **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)**, the **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)**, and applicable global data protection regulations. --- ## 1. Information We Collect We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you navigate through the Service: ### 1.1 Information You Provide Directly * **Account Credentials:** When you register or sign in, we may collect your email address, name, avatar, and authentication identifiers. * **Payment Information:** If you purchase a subscription or digital credit, your payment card details, billing address, and transaction metadata are collected and processed directly by our payment processor (such as **Stripe**, **Lemon Squeezy**, or **Paddle**). We do **not** store full credit card numbers or CVVs on our servers. * **Customer Support Inquiries:** When you email us at `[email protected]`, we retain the content of your communication to resolve your inquiry. ### 1.2 Information Collected Automatically * **Log and Device Data:** Browser type, operating system, IP address (anonymized where required), referring URL, pages viewed, time spent, and error logs. * **Cookies and Local Storage:** Essential session cookies required for authentication and security, and optional analytics identifiers. --- ## 2. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR) Under the GDPR, we process your personal data under the following legal bases: 1. **Performance of a Contract:** To provide access to the Service, process billing, and deliver software functionalities you requested. 2. **Legitimate Interests:** To prevent fraud, protect system integrity, analyze usage trends, and improve our services. 3. **Legal Compliance:** To comply with tax obligations, accounting laws, and lawful government requests. 4. **Consent:** Where you have explicitly opted in (e.g., subscribing to product updates or optional analytics cookies). --- ## 3. Third-Party Service Providers (Data Processors) We do not sell your personal data. We share necessary data with trusted third-party subprocessors under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements: * **Payment Processing:** Stripe / Lemon Squeezy (PCI-DSS compliant transaction processing). * **Infrastructure & CDN:** Cloudflare (DDoS protection, DNS, WAF, edge routing). * **Hosting & Database:** Vercel / Supabase / AWS (cloud server execution and encrypted storage). * **Analytics & Telemetry:** Google Analytics 4 / PostHog / Umami (anonymized visitor performance tracking). * **Transactional Email:** Resend / SendGrid (authentication magic links, receipts). --- ## 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies * **Essential Cookies:** Strictly necessary to allow authentication, maintain user sessions, and prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF). * **Analytics Cookies:** Help us understand website traffic and visitor interactions anonymously. You can disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings at any time. --- ## 5. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA) Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following privacy rights: * **Right to Access & Portability:** Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you in a machine-readable format. * **Right to Rectification:** Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information. * **Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"):** Request permanent deletion of your account and personal data, subject to statutory retention obligations. * **Right to Restrict or Object:** Object to or restrict our processing of your personal information. * **Non-Discrimination:** We will never deny services, charge different prices, or provide a lesser quality of service for exercising your privacy rights. To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). We will respond to verified requests within thirty (30) days. --- ## 6. Data Security and International Transfers We employ industry-standard encryption protocols (TLS/HTTPS in transit and AES-256 at rest) to safeguard your data. When transferring data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on recognized adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission. --- ## 7. Children's Privacy Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16 (or 13 in the United States). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately for deletion. --- ## 8. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. --- ## 9. Contact Our Data Protection Lead If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our team: * **Entity:** Check AI Free Team * **Support Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) * **Website:** [https://checkaifree.com](https://checkaifree.com)