Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21/09/2024

Introduction

Welcome to Character Tavern! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our AI Character Sharing platform, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is Character Tavern, which operates the Character Tavern service.

Information We Collect

We collect the following personal data when you use our service:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password.
• Usage Data: We use services like PostHog, AWS, and Vercel to monitor and improve our service. This includes data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and manage your account, including password recovery and account settings.
• Service Delivery: To provide the AI Character Sharing platform, including personalized experiences and search functionality.
• Service Improvement: To monitor, analyze, and improve our services using tools like PostHog.
• Security and Compliance: To ensure the security of our platform and compliance with legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: For the performance of the contract (i.e., providing our services).
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We share your data with third-party service providers as follows:

• PostHog: For analytics and user interaction tracking. (Privacy Policy)
• OpenRouter: For AI generation services. (Privacy Policy)
• AWS & Vercel: For hosting and cloud services. (AWS Privacy Policy, Vercel Privacy Policy)

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at Sal@character-tavern.com.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any such transfers are compliant with GDPR, using appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

• Email: Sal@character-tavern.com