Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Last updated: January 2025
Summary: We collect minimal data needed to run this site. We use Firebase for authentication and storing your votes/preferences. We don't sell your data or spam you.
1. Who We Are
This website, theaiguy.gg ("the Site"), is operated by Coady Media Ltd ("we", "us", "our"). We create cinematic AI-driven D&D entertainment content.
Contact: wedoaistuff.contact@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address - Used for account identification and communication
- Display name - Shown on the site when you interact
- Authentication data - If you sign in via Google, we receive your Google profile information
2.2 Usage Data
When you use the Site, we collect:
- Votes - Your upvotes/downvotes on shows
- Hype interactions - When you "hype" upcoming projects
- Preferences - Such as background animation settings
2.3 Technical Data
We automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
This data is collected via Firebase Analytics and is used to improve the Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain your account
- Remember your votes and preferences
- Display vote counts and hype levels to all users
- Improve the Site based on usage patterns
- Respond to your enquiries
We do not:
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Send marketing emails (unless you opt in)
- Share your email address publicly
4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored using Google Firebase, which provides:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure cloud storage
- Industry-standard security practices
Firebase's privacy practices are detailed in Firebase's Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies & Local Storage
We use:
- Firebase Authentication cookies - Essential for keeping you logged in
- Local storage - To remember preferences like background animation settings
- Firebase Analytics cookies - To understand how people use the Site
We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase - Authentication, database, analytics
- Netlify - Website hosting
- Patreon - If you choose to support us (governed by Patreon's policies)
- Discord - Community chat (governed by Discord's policies)
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access - Request a copy of your data
- Correction - Update your account information
- Deletion - Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, email us at wedoaistuff.contact@gmail.com.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal purposes.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests: