1. Introduction

Living Off AI, based in Italy, ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our platform, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Italian data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for personal data collected through this platform is Living Off AI, contactable at hello@livingoffai.com.

3. Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

• Account information: name, email address, username, and profile picture (if provided)
• Authentication data: hashed passwords, session tokens
• Course progress: lessons completed, courses accessed, and learning activity
• User preferences: theme, notification settings, and other platform preferences
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract performance: to provide you with access to courses and platform features
• Legitimate interest: to improve the platform, ensure security, and communicate relevant updates
• Consent: for optional communications such as newsletters or promotional content

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide access to courses, prompts, and directory content
• Track your learning progress
• Send essential communications (password resets, account invitations)
• Improve and maintain the platform
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Resend: email delivery (password resets, invitations)
• PostgreSQL database hosting: secure storage of your account and progress data

Each third-party provider processes data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection regulations.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If your account is deleted, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: request limitation of data processing
• Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@livingoffai.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These are strictly necessary for the platform to function and do not require consent. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted passwords, secure session management, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed by third-party services located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, in compliance with GDPR requirements.

12. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the data promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) at www.garanteprivacy.it.

15. Contact

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at hello@livingoffai.com.