Spawned LLC ("Spawned," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Spawned platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address and basic profile information
OAuth Data: Information from Google or GitHub if you choose to connect
Audit and Project Inputs: The domain, brand information, and details you submit to run an audit or generate pages
Communications: Messages you send to us or through the platform
Payment Information: Transaction records (payment card details are processed by our third-party payment processor, not stored by us)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns
Cookies and Tracking: Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies
Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance metrics

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Authentication providers (Google, GitHub)
Analytics services
Fraud prevention services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Run audits and generate, publish, and optimize content for you
Process transactions and send related information
Create and manage your account
Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

We may share your information with:

3.1 Service Providers

Third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3.2 AI Model Providers

To run audits and generate content, we send prompts and inputs to third-party AI providers (such as the providers of ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini). We do not sell your information to these providers.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or property.

3.4 Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, authenticate your session, analyze usage, and prevent fraud.

Types of Cookies

Essential: Required for the Service to function
Functional: Remember your preferences
Analytics: Help us understand usage
Marketing: Deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training and confidentiality agreements
Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, based on whether your account is active, legal obligations, dispute resolution needs, and legitimate business interests.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of your account information by contacting us. Generated pages can be exported at any time.

7.2 Correction

You can update your account information or contact us to correct it.

7.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account by contacting us. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes, and content published publicly may persist in caches or be reposted by others.

7.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in emails or updating your notification preferences.

7.5 Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals as there is no industry standard for handling them.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:

Legal Basis: We process data based on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, or legal obligations.
Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Restrict: You can request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Complain: You can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred to the United States. We use standard contractual clauses and other safeguards for such transfers.

9. California Users (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share; to delete personal information; to opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information); and not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@spawned.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Spawned is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us.

11. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. Third-party services we may use include analytics providers, our hosting provider, our payment processor, our email provider, and third-party AI model providers.

12. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Spawned LLC
Email: privacy@spawned.com
General: legal@spawned.com
Website: https://spawned.com

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