Data Privacy Statement for Schwank.AI

Introduction

Welcome to Schwank.AI (https://schwank.ai). This privacy statement outlines how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use my website. I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.

Content

Data Collection
Data Usage
Data Storage and Security
User Rights
Cookies and Tracking
Third-Party Links
International Data Transfers
How Long Do I Store Your Data
Policy Updates
Contact Information

Data Collection

Types of Data Collected:

  • Personal Information: When you register on my site, I collect your email address.
  • Usage Data: I collect information such as IP addresses and any data you voluntarily input into my demo AI and chat applications.
  • Cookies: I use cookies to enhance user experience. These include essential cookies for session handling and cookies from external services like Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/), which hosts videos embedded on my website.

Data Usage

Purposes of Data Collection:

  • Personal Information: Used to manage user registrations and provide personalized experiences.
  • Usage Data: Helps me analyze and improve my demo AI and chat applications.
  • Cookies: Enhance website functionality and user experience. External service cookies, like those from Vimeo, are used to facilitate video content.

Third-Party Services:

  • My demo AI applications use API services from companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. Data provided by users in these demo apps is forwarded to these third parties. Users should take care not to provide sensitive data they do not want to share with these companies. These companies may process data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).
  • I use Cloudflare and Cloudflare CDN (https://www.cloudflare.com/) to increase the security and speed of my website. As a middleman between you and my website, Cloudflare collects data in compliance with GDPR, and it is also compliant with Switzerland and UK data protection requirements. Cloudflare relies on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF for data transfers. More details can be found on Cloudflare’s website here.
  • I use external services such as Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/) for video hosting, which may use cookies to track user interaction with the videos.

Data Storage and Security

  • Data Storage: Collected data is stored on secure servers managed by my hosting provider IONOS (https://www.ionos.de/) located in Europe (EEA).
  • Security Measures: I employ industry-standard security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your data.

User Rights

Your Rights:

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal data I hold about you and request corrections if necessary.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Managing Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through on this website or your web browser settings.
  • Right to File a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with the relevant local authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at [email protected].

Cookies and Tracking

  • Cookie Consent: My website includes a cookie consent solution, allowing users to opt-in to the use of cookies. You can change the Cookie settings in your bowser or at my website:
  • Essential Cookies: Used for session handling and are necessary for the website's functionality.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Used by services like Vimeo to enhance the functionality of embedded videos.

My website may contain links to third-party websites. I do not control the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

International Data Transfers

I do not forward personal data such as IP addresses or your email used in the user registration to third parties; these data will remain on my server and development equipment located within the EEA. However, please note that data provided in my demo AI applications, which use API services from companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta, may be transferred and processed outside of Switzerland and EEA. Users should take care not to provide sensitive data they do not want to share with these companies.

How Long Do I Store Your Data

I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specifically:

  • Personal Information: Data such as your email address, provided during registration, will be retained as long as your account is active. If you choose to delete your account, your personal information will be deleted within 30 days of the request.
  • Usage Data: Information like IP addresses and data entered into demo AI and chat applications will be stored for a period necessary to analyze and improve my website and AI demo applications, generally not exceeding 24 months.
  • Cookies: Cookies are stored according to their respective lifespans or until you clear them from your browser. You can check the lifespan of the Cookies in your Browser.

I periodically review the data I hold and securely delete or anonymize personal data that is no longer needed.

Policy Updates

I may update this privacy policy from time to time without any special notice to users. The actual version is always available for users at my website.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:

This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 5, 2024.