Privacy Policy

AIPulse ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website aipulse.is (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.

By using AIPulse, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Password (hashed with bcrypt — we never store plaintext passwords)
• Authentication provider (email or Google)

If you sign in with Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not receive or store your Google password.

Newsletter and Course Access

When you subscribe to our newsletter or access gated content (such as courses), we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.

Payment Information

When you make a purchase or subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number, CVV, or full card details on our servers. We receive and store only:

• Stripe customer ID
• Subscription status and plan type
• Transaction history (amounts and dates)

Marketplace Activity

If you sell digital products through our marketplace, we collect information related to your listings, sales history, and payout details necessary to process commission and payments.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit AIPulse, including:

• Pages visited and features used
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Referring URL
• IP address (for security and abuse prevention)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process transactions and send related information (receipts, confirmations)
• Send newsletters and digest emails you have opted into
• Personalise your experience (e.g., digest preferences, recommendations)
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Respond to your requests, comments, and questions
• Analyse usage trends to improve our platform

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for behavioural advertising.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

AIPulse uses the following cookies and browser storage:

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels.

4. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. Specifically:

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
• Transaction records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Usage analytics: Anonymised and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• All data transmitted over HTTPS (TLS encryption)
• Passwords hashed with bcrypt (never stored in plaintext)
• Session cookies signed with HMAC-SHA256 and marked httpOnly
• Server hardened with firewall rules and intrusion detection
• Regular security reviews of application code

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

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

8. Children's Privacy

AIPulse is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. 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 Service or by sending you an email. Your continued use of AIPulse after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at: