Privacy Policy

AIKO PRIVACY POLICY
Version: 2026-01-27

Last Updated: January 27, 2026


1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Aiko (“Aiko,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Aiko application and related services (the “Service”).

By using Aiko, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.


2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Information You Provide
- Account information (email address, username)
- Content you upload, post, or import
- Communications sent to us (support requests, emails)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (device type, operating system)
- IP address and approximate location
- Usage data (interactions, logs, timestamps)
- Error and performance data

2.3 Imported and Third-Party Content
If you import content from third-party services or websites, we store and process that content as directed by you.


3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Service
- Store, display, and organize user content
- Provide search, recommendation, and AI-assisted features
- Moderate content and enforce platform rules
- Detect spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity
- Improve performance, reliability, and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.


4. AI AND AUTOMATED PROCESSING

Aiko uses automated systems, including AI models, to:
- Moderate content
- Rank, recommend, and organize content
- Detect spam, duplicates, or abuse patterns

AI-generated outputs may be inaccurate or incomplete. Users should not rely solely on automated outputs.


5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information with:
- Cloud hosting and storage providers
- Analytics, monitoring, and security services
- Service providers necessary to operate Aiko
- Law enforcement or legal authorities when required by law

We may also share aggregated or anonymized data that cannot reasonably identify individuals.


6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Operate the Service
- Comply with legal requirements
- Enforce our policies
- Resolve disputes

Deleted content may persist temporarily in backups or logs.


7. USER RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to certain processing activities

Requests can be made by contacting us at the email below. We may require verification before responding.


8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Aiko is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it.


9. SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect user data, but no system is completely secure. Use of the Service is at your own risk.


10. INTERNATIONAL USERS

If you access Aiko from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.


11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.


12. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, data requests, or privacy concerns, contact:

[email protected]