Privacy Policy and Terms

Who we are

Our website address is: https://aibuddy.website.

1. TERMS & CONDITIONS

1.1 Introduction

Welcome to the AI Buddy Photography Analysis Tool. These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website and AI-powered analysis service (the “Service”). By using our Service, you agree to these terms.

1.2 Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or uploading a photograph, you confirm you have read and agree to these Terms & Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy.

1.3 AI Analysis Service

Our Service provides technical and creative feedback on photographs using Artificial Intelligence (AI). This feedback is for educational and hobbyist purposes. AI feedback is based on programmed logic and opinions, not absolute facts. The Service is provided without any specific guarantees.

1.4 Use of Site & Uploads

You may use the Service only for lawful hobby photography purposes.

  • Ownership: You must own the rights to any photo you upload. You retain full ownership of your images.
  • Temporary Processing: By uploading a photo, you grant us a temporary, limited license to process the image through our AI provider solely for your analysis.
  • Automatic Deletion: We do not store your photos. They are deleted immediately after the analysis is generated.

1.5 Account Obligations

You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure. You must provide accurate information (Name and Email) during registration. An account is granted on a ‘Fair Use’ basis, any abuse of the website will result in account closure.

1.6 Intellectual Property

The website design, branding, and original content are the property of the Site Operator. You may not copy or redistribute our analysis logic or site code without permission.

1.7 Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided on an “as available” basis. We are not responsible for any losses that happen as a side effect of using our tools or the website. Our total liability is limited to the amount paid (if any) for the service.

1.8 Governing Law

These rules follow the laws of the United Kingdom.


2. PRIVACY POLICY

2.1 Our Privacy Commitment

We follow a “Privacy by Design” approach. We only collect what is strictly necessary to provide you with photography feedback and manage your account.

2.2 Information We Collect

  1. Account Data: Your name and email address provided during registration.
  2. Credentials: Login information.
  3. Photographs: Uploaded images are processed temporarily. We do not store your photos.

2.3 How We Use Your Information

  • To provide the AI-powered photo analysis.
  • To maintain your account .
  • We never sell your data or use your photos.

2.4 Legal Basis (UK GDPR)

We process your data based on:

  • Contract: To provide the service you requested.
  • Consent: For your account registration.

2.5 Sharing with Third Parties

We share your uploaded photograph with our AI processing partner to generate your analysis. We currently use OpenAI. OpenAI does not retain your photo for their own purposes. We do not use any other third-party tracking or marketing services.

2.6 Data Retention

  • Photos: Deleted immediately after the analysis is complete.
  • Account Data: Retained only as long as your account is active.

2.7 Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.
  • Request erasure (Right to be Forgotten) by deleting your account.
  • Correct inaccurate information by editing your Profile.

2.8 Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

2.9 Contact Us

For privacy queries, please email: contact @ aibuddy . website


3. COOKIE POLICY

3.1 Use of Cookies

We use “cookies” to make our website work. Because we only use essential cookies, no separate consent banner is required under UK law.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

We only use Essential/Functional Cookies. These are necessary for:

  • Keeping you logged into your account.
  • Ensuring the security of your session.
  • Managing the upload and analysis process.

3.3 No Third-Party Cookies

We do not use advertising, tracking, or marketing cookies. We do not share cookie data with any third parties.

3.4 Managing Cookies

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that the Hobby Photography Analysis Tool will not function without these essential cookies enabled.