Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 25, 2025
Last Updated: January 25, 2026
1. Acceptance of Privacy Policy
By accessing or using DIY Builder AI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Service.
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and subject to our Terms of Service. By using the Service, you also agree to our Terms of Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you register
- Profile Information: Avatar, bio, and other optional profile details
- Project Data: Project names, descriptions, categories, and settings you create
- Payment Information: Billing name, address, and payment details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store complete credit card numbers)
- Communications: Messages sent through contact forms, support requests, or email correspondence
- User Content: Comments, ratings, and any other content you submit
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access or use the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version, unique device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring/exit URLs, click patterns
- Usage Data: Features used, actions taken, time spent on pages, frequency of use
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Section 7 for detailed information
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
- Payment processors (Stripe) for transaction verification
- Analytics providers for usage insights
- Advertising partners (Google AdSense) for ad personalization
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Account Management: To create and manage your account
- AI Processing: To generate project instructions, materials lists, and recommendations using artificial intelligence
- Payment Processing: To process subscriptions and transactions
- Communications: To send service-related notices, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
4. AI Processing and Your Data
AI Data Processing Notice
Our Service uses artificial intelligence (including third-party AI providers such as Google Gemini, OpenAI, and others) to generate project content. When you use our AI features:
- Your project inputs (descriptions, preferences, specifications) are sent to AI service providers for processing
- AI providers may process and temporarily store your data according to their own privacy policies
- We do not control how third-party AI providers handle data after transmission
- Generated content is stored in our systems to provide the Service
- We may use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our AI prompts and service quality
By using AI features, you consent to this data processing.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who assist in providing our services:
- Stripe: Payment processing
- AI Providers (Google, OpenAI, etc.): Content generation
- Cloud Hosting Providers: Data storage and infrastructure
- Analytics Providers: Usage analysis and insights
- Email Service Providers: Communication delivery
5.2 Advertising Partners
We use Google AdSense and potentially other advertising networks to display advertisements. These partners may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. See Section 7 for more details.
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Subpoenas, court orders, or legal process
- Requests from law enforcement or government authorities
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
- To investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
5.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5.6 Published Content
When you publish projects publicly, the project content (but not your personal account information) is visible to all users and may be indexed by search engines.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure cloud infrastructure
No Guarantee: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you transmit information at your own risk.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
7.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies (pixels, web beacons, local storage) to operate and improve our Service.
7.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (login sessions, security tokens, CSRF protection)
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service
- Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners (Google AdSense) to deliver relevant ads
7.3 Third-Party Cookies
Third parties, including Google, may use cookies to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
- Track conversions and measure ad performance
- Build interest-based advertising profiles
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
7.4 Cookie Management
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Transaction records for accounting and tax purposes
- Communication records for dispute resolution
- Logs for security and fraud prevention
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Object: Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@diy-us.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: Request information about what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
- Right to Limit Use: Limit the use of sensitive personal information
We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@diy-us.com.
11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
European Economic Area (EEA) Residents
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Legal Bases for Processing: We process your data based on:
- Contract performance (providing the Service)
- Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement)
- Consent (marketing communications, certain cookies)
- Legal obligations
Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. We implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country.
By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
13. Children's Privacy
Age Restriction: Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at support@diy-us.com.
14. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
15. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no common industry standard for compliance. We will update this policy if a standard is established.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you have an account)
Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
17. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We will provide information about the nature of the breach and steps you can take to protect yourself.
18. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: support@diy-us.com
Website: Contact Form
Mailing Address: DIY Builder AI, United States
For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact your local data protection authority.
BY USING DIY BUILDER AI, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND AGREE TO THE COLLECTION, USE, AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.