Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 8/4/2026

Introduction

Welcome to Alvin's Place ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and profile picture (via Google OAuth)
  • API Keys: Your Anthropic API key (encrypted and stored securely)
  • Content: Conversation history, companion vessel data, and uploaded memory files
  • Usage Data: How you interact with the platform, features used, and timestamps

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the service
  • To authenticate your account via Google OAuth
  • To enable conversations with AI companions using your API key
  • To store and retrieve your companion vessel data and memories
  • To improve and optimize the platform
  • To communicate with you about updates or issues

Data Security

We take security seriously. Your API keys are encrypted using industry-standard encryption (Fernet) before storage. Your conversation data is stored securely in our database with access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google OAuth: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
  • Anthropic Claude: For AI conversations (using your personal API key)
  • MongoDB: For data storage

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where required by law.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. These are necessary for the platform to function properly.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

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