# Privacy Policy

**Effective Date: June 18, 2025**

Unfold Ventures LLC (“Company,” “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 website at [www.gazel.ai](http://www.gazel.ai) and our AI-powered platform (collectively, the “Platform”). By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

### 1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

#### a. Personal Information

* **Account Information**: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and, if applicable, payment details (e.g., credit card information processed via third-party payment providers).
* **Contact Information**: If you contact us for support or inquiries, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
* **User Preferences**: Settings or preferences you select, such as notification settings or opt-out choices for AI training.

#### b. Non-Personal Information

* **Usage Data**: We collect information about how you interact with the Platform, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and timestamps.
* **Device Information**: Details about the device you use to access the Platform, such as device ID, model, and network information.
* **Analytics Data**: Aggregated or anonymized data derived from your use of the Platform to improve our services.

#### c. User-Generated Content

* **Content**: Any data, text, images, or other materials you upload or generate using the Platform. This may include inputs to our AI models and the outputs generated.
* **AI Training Data**: Unless you opt out via your account settings, we may use your Content to train and improve our AI models.

### 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

* Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform, including processing your inputs and delivering AI-generated outputs.
* Improve the Platform, including training our AI models (subject to your opt-out preferences).
* Process payments and manage your account.
* Communicate with you, including sending service updates, responding to inquiries, or providing promotional materials (if you opt in).
* Analyze usage trends to enhance user experience and develop new features.
* Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, including preventing fraud or abuse.

### 3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information as follows:

* **Service Providers**: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Platform, such as payment processors, cloud hosting services, or analytics providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
* **Legal Compliance**: When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
* **Business Transfers**: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
* **Aggregated Data**: We may share anonymized or aggregated data that cannot identify you for research, marketing, or other purposes.
* **With Your Consent**: We may share your information in other ways if you explicitly consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

### 4. AI-Specific Data Practices

* **Training Data**: Unless you opt out via your account settings, we may use your Content to train our AI models to improve their accuracy and functionality. Opting out will not affect your ability to use the Platform.
* **AI Outputs**: Outputs generated by the Platform may be stored to provide you with a history of your interactions or to improve our services, subject to your account settings.
* **Data Minimization**: We strive to use only the data necessary to provide and improve the Platform.

### 5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

* We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage data, personalize your experience, and analyze trends.
* You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.
* For more details, see our Cookie Policy (linked in the website footer).

### 6. Data Security

* We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
* No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

### 7. Data Retention

* We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Platform, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
* You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at <info@gazel.ai>. After deletion, some residual data may remain in backups or as required by law.

### 8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

* **Access**: Request a copy of your personal information.
* **Correction**: Update or correct inaccurate information.
* **Deletion**: Request deletion of your information, subject to legal requirements.
* **Opt-Out**: Opt out of AI training data usage or marketing communications via your account settings or by contacting us at <info@gazel.ai>.
* **Portability**: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at <info@gazel.ai>. We may verify your identity before processing requests.

### 9. International Data Transfers

* The Platform is hosted in the United States. If you access the Platform from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ.
* We implement safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect international data transfers where required.

### 10. Children’s Privacy

* The Platform is not intended for children under 18 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
* If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at <info@gazel.ai> if you believe we have collected such information.

### 11. 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 our website or via email.
* Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

### 12. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

* **Email**: <info@gazel.ai>

### 13. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

* **California Residents**: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you may have additional rights, such as opting out of the “sale” of personal information (we do not sell your data) or requesting disclosure of categories of data collected. Contact us at <info@gazel.ai> to exercise these rights.
* **EU/UK Residents**: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have additional rights, including lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our EU representative can be contacted at \[Insert EU Representative Contact, if applicable].

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. \</xai
