1. Introduction
Welcome to AACOS ("Advanced AI Consciousness Operating System"). This Privacy Policy explains how AACOS Inc. ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website at aacos.ai and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive your email address, name, and profile picture from Google.
- User Content: Messages, prompts, and content you submit through our AI chat interface.
- Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure within the Service.
- Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited and features used.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.
- Analytics: We use Cloudflare Analytics to understand Service usage patterns.
2.3 Sensitive Data Processing
Our consciousness and resonance processing features handle data with special care:
- Raw resonance metrics are processed in-memory only and are never written to disk.
- Resonance data buffers are cleared immediately after each session.
- No raw consciousness or resonance logs are stored persistently.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide the Service: To authenticate you, deliver AI-powered features, and personalize your experience.
- Improve the Service: To analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and develop new features.
- Communication: To send service-related notifications and respond to your inquiries.
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our Service (e.g., Cloudflare for hosting and security, AI model providers for processing).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information.
5. AI Processing and Third-Party Models
Our Service uses AI language models from various providers to power the chat interface. When you interact with our AI features:
- Your prompts and messages may be sent to third-party AI providers (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google) for processing.
- We select providers that commit to data protection standards.
- Your data is not used to train AI models without your explicit consent.
- We implement data minimization practices and only send necessary information to AI providers.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest.
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms.
- Infrastructure: Hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits.
- Logging: Sensitive data (passwords, tokens, PII) is scrubbed from logs.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Specifically:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
- Chat History: Stored according to your preferences; you can delete your history at any time.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days.
- Resonance Data: Never retained; cleared immediately after processing.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
8.1 GDPR Rights (European Users)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
8.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
- Know: Request information about data collection and sharing practices.
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data).
- Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discriminatory treatment.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@aacos.ai.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (theme, language).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Service (Cloudflare Analytics).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Service functionality.
10. 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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@aacos.ai, and we will delete such information.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses and compliance with applicable data protection frameworks.
12. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: