Last updated: 11/9/2025

1. Introduction

TheGravy ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered satirical content generation platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information you choose to provide

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Content prompts and generated articles
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and general location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Analytics Information

We use analytics services to understand how our platform is used:

• Page views and user interactions
• Performance metrics
• Error logs and debugging information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our AI content generation service
• Process your account registration and authentication
• Generate personalized content based on your prompts
• Communicate with you about your account and service updates
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Provide customer support

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure hosting infrastructure

Your data is stored on secure servers in the United States. We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for specific processing activities

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

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services:

• OpenAI: For AI content generation
• Google Analytics: For usage analytics
• AWS: For cloud hosting and storage
• Email Services: For account communications

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@thegravy.ai