Privacy Policy - Yume AI

1. Data Collection

Our website collects several categories of information from visitors:

Personal Details: Your name and email when submitting our contact form
Device Information: Details such as IP address, browser version, and device type
Behavioral Data: Information about your navigation patterns, page views, and click activity
Tracking Files: Browser cookies that help improve your experience on our site

Please Note: We do not track or store information about your activities on external AI companion platforms. Once you follow our affiliate links, those sites' privacy terms apply.

2. Purpose of Data Usage

The information we gather serves several functions:

Communication: Responding to messages sent through our contact system
Site Enhancement: Understanding usage patterns to optimize our content
Content Curation: Providing tailored recommendations for AI companion services
Protection: Preventing fraudulent activities and maintaining site security
Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and defending our interests
Performance Tracking: Monitoring engagement with recommended platforms using anonymous metrics

3. Data Sharing Practices

Your personal information is never sold to third parties. We may share information in these scenarios:

Partner Platforms: Affiliate sites may see referral information when you click our links, though not your personal details from our database
Technical Partners: Our hosting and email infrastructure providers have limited access to operational data
Usage Analysis: Anonymous metrics may be processed by analytics services
Legal Obligations: Information may be disclosed when mandated by law or legal proceedings

4. Security Measures

We employ standard industry protections for your data:

Encrypted connections for all data transfers
Protected hosting environment with regular updates
Continuous monitoring for security threats
Restricted data access based on operational necessity

Despite our best efforts, complete security cannot be guaranteed for internet-based transmissions. We maintain strong protections while acknowledging this inherent limitation.

5. User Rights

Privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA may grant you these rights:

Access Rights: Obtain copies of your stored personal information
Correction Rights: Update inaccurate or outdated information
Deletion Rights: Request removal of your personal data from our systems
Objection Rights: Oppose certain types of data processing
Restriction Rights: Limit how we process your information
Portability Rights: Obtain your data in a transferable format
Consent Withdrawal: Revoke previously given permissions

To exercise these rights, reach out through our contact form.

6. Cookie Usage

Our website uses cookies for various purposes:

Functional Cookies: Necessary for core website operations
Performance Cookies: Collect data about site usage patterns
Referral Tracking: Monitor affiliate link clicks without storing personal identifiers

Browser settings allow you to manage cookie preferences, though some features may require cookies to function properly.

7. External Platform Notice

Clicking our affiliate links transfers you to independent AI companion platforms with their own privacy practices. Yume AI has no control over or responsibility for how these external services handle your information.

We encourage reviewing each platform's privacy documentation before registering or providing personal details.

8. Information Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for stated purposes or legal requirements. Messages submitted through our contact form are generally stored for two years unless you request earlier deletion.

9. Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be revised periodically. Updates will appear on this page with a new effective date. We recommend checking back regularly to stay informed of any changes.

10. Contact

For questions about this policy, to exercise your privacy rights, or to raise privacy concerns, please use our contact form to reach us.