Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

By accessing or using GhibliChatGPT (“we”, “us”, or “our”), you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing, collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Acceptance of This Policy

By using our services, you agree to observe and be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as we expand or improve our services. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website in advance of the effective date. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue use before the new policy takes effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

3. Information We Collect

  • Account and Registration Data: When you register, we collect your email address and other information necessary to create and manage your account. Registration is required for access to certain features, such as points calculation and AI image generation. We do not use your registration data for marketing or advertising purposes.
  • Usage and Interaction Data: We collect data about your interactions with our services, including pages visited, features used, time spent, and actions taken (e.g., image generation, points redemption). We may associate this data with your account for service improvement and fraud prevention.
  • Device and Technical Data: We collect information about your device, browser type, operating system, IP address, referring/exit pages, and device identifiers for security, analytics, and troubleshooting.
  • Log Files: Like most websites, we use log files to record IP addresses, browser types, ISPs, referring/exit pages, platform types, date/timestamp, and number of clicks. This data is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track aggregate user movement, and gather demographic information.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, advertising, and personalization. Types of cookies used include essential, analytics, advertising, and functionality cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
  • Advertising and Monetization Data: We use Google Ads and Meta Ads as advertising channels. These partners may collect data via cookies and similar technologies to provide targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness. We use Google AdSense as a monetization method. AdSense and its partners may collect and process data for ad personalization, reporting, and fraud prevention. For more information, see Google Advertising Policies, Meta Data Policy, and Google Privacy Policy.
  • Payment Information (Stripe): If you make payments, your payment information (such as card number, billing address) is processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details. Stripe may collect and process your data in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
  • User-Generated Content: If you upload, generate, or share content (e.g., AI-generated images), we may store and process this content for the purpose of providing and improving our services.
  • Social Media and Third-Party Accounts: If you access our services via a social media account, we may receive information from the social media provider as permitted by their privacy policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services and features.
  • To manage user accounts, calculate points, and enable product functionality.
  • To process payments and provide access to paid features.
  • To analyze usage, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience.
  • To ensure security, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms.
  • To deliver personalized advertisements and monetize via AdSense.
  • To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
  • To communicate with you regarding service updates, security alerts, and support.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Enable core site functionality, such as authentication and security.
  • Analytics cookies: Collect aggregated data on site usage and performance (e.g., Google Analytics). Google Analytics may collect your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and time spent on the site. This data is anonymized and aggregated. For more information, see Google Analytics Privacy Policy.
  • Advertising cookies: Used by Google Ads, Meta Ads, and AdSense to deliver relevant ads, measure ad effectiveness, and prevent fraud. These cookies may track your browsing habits across sites. You can opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Preferences and manage Meta ad settings in your Facebook account.
  • Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For more information, visit All About Cookies.

6. Advertising, Monetization, and Third Parties

Google Ads & Meta Ads: We use these platforms to display targeted advertisements. They may collect and process data about your browsing behavior, device, and location to serve relevant ads.
Google AdSense: Used solely as a monetization method. AdSense and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver ads, personalize content, and measure ad performance.
Stripe Payments: All payment transactions are processed by Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details. Stripe's data handling is governed by their Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Analytics: We use analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our services.
Data Sharing: We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, our partners (advertising, analytics, payment) may collect and process data as described above. Please refer to their privacy policies for details.

7. Purpose of Data Collection

  • Administer and operate our website and services.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and perform statistical/data analysis.
  • Improve our website and enhance user experience by providing personalized content and features.
  • Analyze user behavior and optimize our services.
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our website.
  • Share information with partners to provide targeted advertising and social media features.
  • Process payments and provide access to paid features.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. Our servers comply with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27018 for cloud data protection). In the event of a data breach, we will take all reasonable precautions to protect your data and notify you as required by law.

10. User Rights

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

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data.
  • Request data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@ghiblichatgpt.org.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or other age as required by local law). 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 take steps to delete such information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We take steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this policy.

13. Disclaimer

While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. Use of our services is at your own risk.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: contact@ghiblichatgpt.org

15. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.