Teaky.ai Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
At Teaky.ai, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you use our AI-powered headshot generation service.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Photos: The photo(s) you upload to generate AI headshots
- Account Information: Email address, name, and account preferences when you create an account
- Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store your payment card information)
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including generation history and preferences
Automatically Collected Information
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Analytics Data: Usage patterns, feature interactions, and performance metrics to improve our service
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your experience and remember your preferences
2. How We Use Your Information
Primary Purposes:
- Generate AI-powered professional headshots from your uploaded photos
- Process payments and manage your account
- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
- Improve our AI models and service quality
- Send important service updates and notifications
We DO NOT:
- Use your photos to train our AI models without explicit consent
- Share your photos with third parties for marketing purposes
- Sell your personal information to advertisers or data brokers
- Use your likeness for promotional materials without permission
3. Data Security and Storage
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: All data transmission and storage is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your photos and personal information
- Data Centers: We use secure, certified cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
- Retention: Photos and generated headshots are stored temporarily to enable downloads and re-access
4. Data Retention and Deletion
- Original Photos: Automatically deleted after 90 days unless you request earlier deletion
- Generated Headshots: Available for download after generation unless you request earlier deletion
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure
- Your Rights: You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting support@teaky.ai
5. Information Sharing
We only share your information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our service (cloud storage, payment processing, customer support)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, with appropriate data protection measures
We never sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information and uploaded photos
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
7. International Data Transfers
US-Based Services: Our headshot generation services are hosted in the United States. If you choose to use Teaky.ai from regions of the world with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from U.S. law, please note that you are transferring your personal data outside of those regions to the U.S. for secure storage and processing.
European Users: If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we comply with applicable data protection laws when transferring your personal data outside of your jurisdiction. We rely on:
- EU Commission, UK, or Swiss government adequacy decisions
- Contractual protections for the transfer of your personal data
- Other valid data transfer mechanisms as required by law
European users may contact us using the information below for more details about the safeguards we use to transfer personal data outside of Europe.
8. Children's Privacy
Age Restriction: We do not knowingly collect, maintain, or use personal information from individuals under 18 years of age, and no part of our AI headshot generation services are directed to children under 18.
If you learn that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information in violation of this policy, please alert us immediately by contacting us using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will take prompt action to delete such information from our systems.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: support@teaky.ai
- Website: teaky.ai
We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently.