Hey Simone Privacy Policy

Hey Simone ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal data, especially given the intimate and personalized nature of our service.
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1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information from you:

• First Name and Email Address: When you sign up for Hey Simone, you provide us with your first name and email address. This information is used to create and manage your account and to send you product updates and promotions.
• Story Preferences: When you create stories through Hey Simone, you provide preferences (such as characters, settings, and erotic elements) to personalize your stories. These preferences are processed by our AI (Simone) to generate your custom content. We treat these preferences as sensitive data due to their personal and intimate nature.
• Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with our platform, such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This data is collected to help us improve the platform experience.

We do not collect any data from third-party sources, and we do not share your data with third parties.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Personalization: To generate personalized stories based on your input and preferences. We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide this personalized service.
• Communication: To send you product updates and promotional content. You can opt out of promotional emails at any time by contacting us at hi@heysimone.ai.
• Product Improvement: To analyze how users interact with Hey Simone, helping us improve the product and user experience.

3. Sensitive Data Handling

We understand that the preferences you share with Simone to create your stories may reflect sensitive and intimate aspects of your life. To ensure your privacy and comfort:

• Data Anonymization: Where possible, we anonymize your story preferences to separate them from personally identifiable information.
• Minimized Collection: We collect only the data necessary to provide your personalized stories and do not store more information than required.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience and to help us understand how users interact with our platform through Google Analytics.

• Cookies for Analytics: We use cookies to track site usage and performance, allowing us to improve functionality and design.
• Opting Out of Cookies: You can opt out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies or by using the cookie opt-out mechanism on our site. Most browsers provide an option to block or delete cookies through their settings.

We currently do not use third-party services for additional tracking, but we will update this policy if that changes.

5. User Accounts and Data Storage

When you create an account with Hey Simone, we store:

• Login Credentials: Your email and password are securely stored and encrypted.
• Saved Stories: Your generated stories and preferences are stored to allow you to revisit them in your private Story Shelf.

We retain this data until you choose to delete your account. When you delete your account, all your data, including saved stories and preferences, will be permanently deleted from our servers.

We take appropriate security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and industry best practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.‍

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6. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access and Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data at any time by visiting your profile settings in the app.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If you wish to withdraw your consent to our data collection or use, you can delete your account through your profile settings, or contact us at hi@heysimone.ai to request the deletion of your data.
• Story Ownership and Control: You retain full ownership of the stories generated through Simone. You can delete or modify your stories at any time through your profile.

7. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties for any reason. Additionally, we do not sell your data to third parties.

8. International Data Transfers

Hey Simone is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer of your data.

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). When we transfer your personal data outside the EEA, including to the United States, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or by obtaining your explicit consent where necessary. These measures ensure that your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Children’s Privacy

Hey Simone is intended for users aged 18 or older. By creating an account and using our service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a user under 18 has provided personal data, we will delete such information immediately.

10. Emotional and Psychological Safety

At Hey Simone, we understand that exploring intimate themes can be deeply personal, and we want to ensure that your experience is safe and empowering. You have full control over the content that Simone generates by clearly specifying your preferences, including any topics or themes you'd prefer to avoid.

While you guide the AI by sharing what you want and don't want in your stories, we are committed to supporting your emotional well-being by providing a judgment-free space for you to express your desires safely. If at any point you have concerns about sensitive content, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hi@heysimone.ai.

11. AI and Automated Decision-Making

Hey Simone uses AI (Simone) to generate personalized stories based on the preferences you provide. This process is fully automated, and we do not use your personal data for profiling or decision-making beyond the creation of the stories.

• Non-Intrusive AI: The data you share with Simone is used solely for the purpose of generating your story and improving the platform. We do not use your data for profiling or other purposes that extend beyond the storytelling process.

12. Data Retention for Inactive Users

If your account remains inactive for more than 2 years, we may delete your data, including any stored stories, to ensure we only retain relevant and active information. You will be notified before any data deletion.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. If we make any significant changes, we will notify you via email. Your continued use of Hey Simone after such changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hi@heysimone.ai.

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