Animae

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last Updated
September 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Code Gift OÜ ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Animae platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address and authentication credentials
  • Profile information (name, avatar, preferences)
  • Age verification data (date of birth for 18+ features)
  • Payment information (processed by third-party providers)

Usage Data

  • Character creation data and preferences
  • Chat messages and AI character interactions
  • Feature usage patterns and platform analytics
  • Device information, IP address, and browser data

Generated Content

  • AI-generated images and character descriptions
  • User-created character profiles and backstories
  • Conversation histories with AI characters
  • User feedback and ratings

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Provision

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process AI character interactions and generate responses
  • Generate and deliver AI-created images
  • Process payments and manage token balances

Improvement & Analytics

  • Improve AI character responses and platform features
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Conduct research and development on AI technologies
  • Provide customer support and troubleshooting

Safety & Compliance

  • Monitor content for safety and policy compliance
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforcement requests
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines

4. AI Character Data Processing

Your interactions with AI characters are central to our service:

Conversation Data

  • Messages you send to AI characters are processed to generate responses
  • Conversation history is stored to maintain context and character memory
  • We use conversation data to improve AI character responses and personalities
  • Adult content conversations are handled with additional privacy protections

AI Training

  • Aggregated, anonymized conversation data may be used to train our AI models
  • Personal identifiers are removed from training data
  • You can opt out of AI training use through your account settings

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers

  • Cloud hosting and data storage providers (Supabase, Vercel)
  • Payment processors for token purchases
  • AI service providers for character interactions
  • Email service providers for notifications

Legal Requirements

  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect rights, property, or safety of our users
  • In connection with corporate transactions (merger, acquisition)
  • With your explicit consent

Public Content

  • Characters you choose to make public are visible to other users
  • Public character ratings and reviews
  • Community content and contributions

6. Data Storage & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Security Measures

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls and employee training
  • Secure development practices and code reviews

Data Location

  • Primary data storage in secure cloud facilities
  • Backup systems in geographically distributed locations
  • Compliance with regional data residency requirements where applicable

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Basic platform functionality

Analytics & Preferences

  • Usage analytics and platform optimization
  • User preference storage
  • Performance monitoring

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access & Portability

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Download your data in a portable format
  • Receive information about data processing activities

Correction & Deletion

  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to certain processing activities

Control & Consent

  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request processing restrictions

To exercise your rights, contact us at ai.entertainment.solutions@gmail.com or use the privacy controls in your account settings.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Account Data

  • Retained while your account is active
  • Deleted within 90 days of account closure (unless legally required to retain)
  • Some data may be retained in anonymized form for analytics

Conversation Data

  • Stored for up to 2 years to maintain character memory and context
  • Can be deleted earlier upon user request
  • Anonymized data may be retained for AI improvement purposes

Legal & Safety Data

  • Data required for legal compliance retained as legally required
  • Safety and security logs retained for up to 1 year
  • Payment records retained as required by financial regulations

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers
  • Adequacy decisions and certification mechanisms
  • Regular assessment of transfer mechanisms and protections

11. Children's Privacy

We take special care to protect children's privacy:

  • Users under 13 are not permitted to create accounts
  • Users 13-17 require parental consent and have restricted access to certain features
  • Adult content is strictly limited to verified users 18 years and older
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, contact us immediately at ai.entertainment.solutions@gmail.com.

12. Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website
  • Send email notifications for material changes
  • Provide in-app notifications where appropriate
  • Maintain a history of policy versions

Continued use of our service after changes become effective indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Code Gift OÜ
Address: Tartu maakond, Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Riia tn 13, 51010, Estonia

Questions about our Privacy Policy?

Contact our team at ai.entertainment.solutions@gmail.com

For GDPR requests, please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line.