Privacy Policy

How I Embrace AI ("we", "us", "our") operates the website howiembraceai.com. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

Account information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and optional profile details such as your name, bio, and location.

Content you post: Stories, prompts, workflow steps, comments, and help requests you submit are stored on our platform and, where published, made publicly visible.

Usage data: We collect standard web analytics data including pages visited, time on site, and general location (country/city level) via Google Analytics. This data is anonymised and aggregated.

Communications: If you contact us at hello@howiembraceai.com, we retain that correspondence.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve the platform
• Display your public profile and published stories
• Send account-related emails (password reset, etc.)
• Moderate content to keep the community safe
• Understand how people use the site so we can make it better

We do not sell your personal information. We do not send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in.

3. Content Moderation

Stories and help requests submitted to the platform are reviewed by an automated moderation system before publication. This system uses rule-based checks and may use AI tools to assess content for safety and relevance. We do not use your content to train AI models.

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely via Supabase (database) on infrastructure hosted in the United States. By using this site, you consent to your data being processed in the US. We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and access controls.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in. We also use Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase — database and authentication
• Vercel — website hosting
• Google Analytics — anonymised usage analytics
• ImprovMX — email forwarding

Each of these services has their own privacy policy. We choose providers that follow responsible data practices.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your stories and content

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@howiembraceai.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children

How I Embrace AI is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@howiembraceai.com.