Privacy Policy
1. General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you.
2. Data Controller
The data controller for data processing on this website is:
BuddAI Team
Email: buddai.ai.team@gmail.com
Phone:
3. Data Collection on this Website
3.1 Website Usage
What data: Basic page analytics through Vercel Analytics
Purpose: Understanding website usage to improve user experience
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)
Storage duration: As per Vercel's privacy policy
3.2 Server Logs
What data: IP address, browser type, date and time of request
Purpose: Ensuring system security and stability
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)
Storage duration: 30 days
3.3 Cookies
What data: User preferences for cookie banner (functional cookies only)
Purpose: Remembering your cookie preferences
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)
Storage duration: 30 days
3.4 BuddAI Application - Google AI Services
What data: Text selected by users in the BuddAI desktop application
Purpose: Processing text for explanations, translations, and AI-powered analysis
Third-party service: Google AI APIs (Gemini)
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (user consent via application usage)
Data transmission: Selected text is sent to Google's servers for processing
Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google's terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms
Storage duration: As per Google's privacy policy
User control: Users can stop using the application at any time to discontinue data transmission
4. Your Rights
Right to Information (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to obtain information about your stored data.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to rectify incorrect data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to delete your data.
Right to Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to restrict processing.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to processing.
Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to data portability.
Right to Complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time without giving reasons.
5. Data Security
We use the widely adopted SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption during website visits in conjunction with the highest encryption level supported by your browser. All data is transmitted encrypted and stored securely.
6. Cookies
This website only uses essential cookies for website functionality and user preferences. We use functional cookies to remember your cookie banner preferences for 30 days. No tracking or analytics cookies are used.
Privacy guarantee: We have implemented a privacy-first approach where no user tracking occurs, even if cookies are accepted through our cookie banner.
7. Third-Party Services & Compliance
7.1 Google AI Services
BuddAI integrates with Google AI services for text processing capabilities. We ensure full compliance with Google's terms and policies:
- We comply with Google's Terms of Service
- We adhere to Google's Privacy Policy
- We follow Google Cloud Acceptable Use Policy
- Users are informed about data transmission to Google services
- Clear attribution "Powered by Google AI" is displayed in our application
7.2 Data Processing Transparency
When using BuddAI's text processing features:
- Your selected text is transmitted to Google's AI services
- Google processes this data according to their privacy policy
- No additional tracking or profiling occurs beyond the AI processing
- You maintain control over what text you choose to process
8. Contact for Data Protection Questions
For questions regarding data protection, please contact: buddai.ai.team@gmail.com
Status of this Privacy Policy: 1/7/2026