📊 Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our AI website builder, we collect:

• Business Information: Business name, industry, tagline, and description
• Design Preferences: Color choices, style preferences, and reference materials
• Website Content: Text, images, and files you upload
• Contact Information: Email address (if you choose setup service or contact us)
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Shopify (we never see your full card details)

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Small files that help us improve your experience

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Generate Your Website: Our AI uses your inputs to create custom designs
• Provide Services: Deliver setup services, support, and website hosting
• Improve Our Platform: Analyze usage patterns to make InstantWebsite.AI better
• Communicate: Send important updates, support responses, and (with permission) marketing emails
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues

We NEVER: Sell your data to third parties, use your business info for competitor analysis, or share your designs without permission.

🤖 AI & Your Data

Our dual AI system (Claude 4.5 Sonnet + GPT-5 Nano) processes your information to generate websites. Here's what you should know:

• Your inputs are sent to AI providers (Anthropic & OpenAI) to generate designs
• AI providers don't use your data to train their models (per enterprise agreements)
• Generated code and designs are stored securely on our servers
• You own 100% of the websites we generate for you

🔐 Data Security

We protect your information using:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for all data transfers
• Secure Storage: Industry-standard cloud infrastructure with regular backups
• Access Controls: Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Security reviews and vulnerability testing

🍪 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and progress
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve platform performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

🌍 Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners:

• Shopify: E-commerce platform and payment processing
• Anthropic (Claude AI): AI-powered website generation
• OpenAI (GPT): AI-powered content creation
• Cloudflare: CDN and security services

These services have their own privacy policies. We only share data necessary for them to provide services.

👤 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request we delete your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@instantwebsite.ai

👶 Children's Privacy

InstantWebsite.AI is not intended for users under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.

🌎 International Users

If you're outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

📝 Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Major changes will be announced via email or a notice on our website. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.