Privacy Policy

1. Information We May Collect

The AST Platform collects information that is reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, and improve its applications and services.

1.1 Information You Provide

• Name or display name (where applicable)
• Email address for account creation and authentication
• Messages, prompts, or content you submit to the platform
• Uploaded materials used within platform features

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address or approximate location data
• Device, browser, and operating system information
• Language and interface preferences
• Usage metrics and interaction logs

1.3 AI Interaction Data

User inputs may be processed to generate AI-driven responses. Certain data may be temporarily retained for operational, security, abuse prevention purposes, or where user-facing features explicitly allow storage.

2. How We Use Information

Information may be used for purposes including:

• Providing and maintaining platform functionality
• Generating AI-powered responses
• Improving reliability, safety, and performance
• Communicating important account or service notices
• Detecting misuse or policy violations
• Processing subscriptions and payments
• Producing aggregated or anonymized analytics

3. AI Processing & Data Handling

The AST Platform relies on third-party AI services to generate content. User inputs may be transmitted to such providers to fulfill requests.

• Data may be encrypted in transit
• Inputs are not intentionally used for advertising profiling
• Conversation storage depends on system configuration and features
• Content filtering may be applied for safety purposes

4. Age Requirements

Certain applications within the AST Platform may have specific age eligibility requirements as described in their respective product documentation or terms. Where applicable, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the legally permitted age. If such data is identified, it may be removed in accordance with applicable law.

5. Account & Subscription Data

Payments and billing are handled by third-party payment processors. We do not directly store full payment card details.

• Payment method tokens or identifiers
• Billing status and subscription history
• Transaction confirmations

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

The AST Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to support core functionality, user preferences, and platform analytics. Depending on configuration, some preferences may be stored using non-cookie storage mechanisms.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

Data retention periods vary depending on data type, purpose, and legal obligations. Information may be retained for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal requirements, or resolve disputes.

8. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security.

9. Sharing of Information

Information may be shared with:

• AI service providers
• Payment and infrastructure providers
• Analytics services (aggregated or limited data)
• Authorities where legally required

10. International Data Transfers

Information may be processed in jurisdictions outside your place of residence. Transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as access, correction, deletion, or objection to processing, subject to legal limitations.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Material changes will be communicated where required by law.