Privacy Policy

Last updated October 7th, 2024.

Hello and welcome to HammerAI! We've written this Privacy Policy to be transparent about how we collect and use the information you share with us.

For the purposes of this document, "we", "us", and "our" refers to HammerAI. We operate the website https://www.hammerai.com (the "Site"), the desktop application (the "App"), as well as other related products and Services, included by not limited to our communities on Discord and Reddit. Collectively the Site, the App, and all related products and Services are referred to as the "Services".

These Terms apply to all individuals using the Services. Regardless of whether the Services are accessed through a computer, mobile device, or any other technological medium or method, all such parties are collectively referred to as "you", "User", or "Users" as contextually appropriate. These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and HammerAI ("HammerAI", "us", or "we"). Before using the Services or submitting any Personal Information to HammerAI, please review the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy carefully. By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you may not access any of our Websites or otherwise use the Service.

This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and is part of our Terms of Service, which you can find at https://www.hammerai.com/terms. By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service.

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect any information about your conversations with characters.

Information We Collect

There are two basic categories of information we collect:

Information you provide.

The only information that you provide is the content you include when creating a character. This includes the description about the character and the avatar image for that character. You should not include any personally identifiable information here.

Information we get when you use our services.

When you use our services, we collect information about which of those services you used and how you used them. The information we collect is:
1. When using a HammerAI website or making API calls to HammerAI, we may log page views using a self-hosted version of Umami (https://umami.is), a GDPR & CCPA compliant, open source, no cookies, privacy-friendly traffics insights package. According to https://umami.is/blog/gdpr-compliant-website-analytics: "By default, Umami anonymizes all visitor data, stripping away any personally identifiable information (PII). No personal data is ever collected or processed, making Umami fully compliant with GDPR and other privacy regulations like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)." You can read their FAQ here: https://umami.is/docs/faq and their code here: https://github.com/umami-software/umami. By using HammerAI you agree to the collection of data using it.
2. When using purchasing a license to activate Pro features, we see information which Gumroad (https://gumroad.com/) collects and stores for us. If you purchase a Pro license you agree to the collect of data by Gumroad and their Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We do not connect the information collected by Gumroad with the information that HammerAI services collect. You may also choose to not purchase a Pro license and then you do not have to provide any information to Gumroad.
3. When you submit feedback, we record the IP address along with the submitted feedback. We do this to understand whether the same user is submitting the same feedback many times. If you do not want your IP address to be recorded, please do not submit feedback. You may also choose to enter your email when submitting feedback. In this case, we will store your email along with the feedback. We do not use this email for any purpose other than to respond to your feedback.
4. Other usage data may be automatically collected when using HammerAI by the tools and services HammerAI uses to provide our services. Specifically, we use Cloudflare, Supabase, and Vercel. By using HammerAI you agree to these services collecting data according to their own Privacy Policies and Terms of Service.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to improve our products. Here are some ways we do this:
1. We develop, improve, maintain, and protect our products and services.
2. We understand how many different users are requesting different features.
3. We understand what geographic region our users are coming from, so we can accordingly make our products better.
4. We use our activity numbers to track our users' overall app engagement so we can figure out whether our products are delivering our users' needs.

How We Share Information

We do not explicitly share any information with third-parties. But, as noted above, information may be collected by Cloudflare, Supabase, and Vercel to the extent required to use their products and services.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We do not collect personally identifiable information through our services.

However, we may retain non-personal data collected through our services for a reasonable period to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal obligations. The specific duration for which we retain data may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it is processed.

User Rights

You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information. If you would like to access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it. We have implemented industry-standard security practices to safeguard against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the data we collect. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children

Our products and services are not intended for and do not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from anyone under the age of 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

Links to Other Websites

HammerAI may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third-party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites.

Cookies

Our use of cookies is outlined in the Cookies Policy. By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in the Cookies Policy.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes to the policy will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information. By continuing to access or use our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge and agree to the updated terms. All changes made to this Privacy Policy is retroactive and apply to any and all users, content and communications, overriding any previously agreed upon Privacy Policy.

Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be deemed severable from the rest of this Privacy Policy and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hammeraiteam@gmail.com.