1. Introduction

Profectus AI ("we", "us", "our") provides AI-powered data analysis tools intended to help users, including students, approach crypto-related research with a low-risk, informational mindset. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and users of our services (collectively, "you"). This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with our website and services:

• Information you provide directly: such as your name, email address, and any details submitted through contact forms, account registration, or correspondence with us.
• Usage data: including pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, browser type, device information, and general interaction patterns with our tools.
• Technical data: such as IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers, collected automatically as you browse our site.
• Cookies and similar technologies: data collected through cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies, as described in Section 6 below.
• Communications data: records of correspondence if you contact us for support, feedback, or inquiries.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive financial account credentials, government identification numbers, or payment card details through this website unless explicitly required and clearly disclosed at the point of collection.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes that include:

• Providing our services: operating, maintaining, and improving the website, analysis tools, and related features.
• Communication: responding to inquiries, sending service-related notices, and providing support.
• Analytics and improvement: understanding how visitors use our site so we can refine content, features, and usability.
• Security: detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other potentially harmful behavior.
• Legal compliance: meeting applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

We do not use personal information to provide individualized financial advice, and nothing collected or processed through our tools should be interpreted as creating an advisory relationship.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to provide services you have requested, our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website, and compliance with legal obligations. You may withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, email delivery, or other operational functions, under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Legal requirements: where disclosure is required to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, where information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Protection of rights: to protect the rights, property, or safety of Profectus AI, our users, or others, including enforcing our terms and policies.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and understand how our site is used. These may include:

• Essential cookies: necessary for core site functionality.
• Analytics cookies: used to understand aggregate usage patterns and improve the site.
• Preference cookies: used to remember choices you make while browsing.

You can typically control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the country in which our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. Where such transfers occur, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection requirements.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

• Access: requesting a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: requesting deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection or restriction: objecting to or requesting restriction of certain processing activities.
• Portability: requesting a transferable copy of information you have provided to us, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of applicable consent in their jurisdiction. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Not Financial Advice

Information collected or generated through our analysis tools is provided for general, informational purposes only. Nothing in this Privacy Policy, or in our broader use of your information, should be construed as establishing a financial advisory relationship or as a substitute for independent professional advice.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please reach out via our Contact page. We will endeavor to respond within a reasonable timeframe.