Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

A project by alecsdesign.xyz

🔒 Your Privacy Matters

We're not here to sell your data or spam you with ads. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. Read it. Seriously.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

📧 Account Information

When you sign up, we collect your email address and securely store your encrypted password. We need this to authenticate you and provide access to your account.

💬 Chat History & Messages

Your conversations with Caustic AI are stored in our database to provide continuity and improve your experience. Your messages are 100% private and encrypted at rest. We do not read your conversations, sell them, or share them with third parties.

📷 Images (Temporary)

If you're a Pro user and upload images for the "Proof of Work" feature, those images are sent to Google's Gemini AI for analysis and then immediately discarded. We do NOT store images in our database or cloud storage. They exist only for the duration of the API call.

📊 Usage Data & Analytics

We track basic usage metrics to monitor performance, prevent abuse, and ensure the AI operates within cost constraints. This includes:

  • Number of messages sent per day (for rate limiting)
  • Subscription status and tier (Plebeian vs. Masochist)
  • Timestamps of activity (to prevent spam and abuse)
  • Error logs (to debug technical issues)

We do NOT:

  • Track your location
  • Use tracking pixels or third-party advertising cookies
  • Share your data with advertisers
  • Sell your data to anyone, ever

💳 Payment Information

All payments are processed through Lemon Squeezy. We do NOT store your credit card information. Lemon Squeezy handles all payment data securely and in compliance with PCI-DSS standards.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide the Service: Authenticate your account, save your chat history, and deliver AI responses.
  • To Enforce Rate Limits: Track usage to prevent abuse and ensure fair access for all users.
  • To Process Payments: Manage subscriptions and billing through Lemon Squeezy.
  • To Improve the AI: Analyze anonymized usage patterns (not your actual messages) to optimize performance and reduce costs.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose data to law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

3. Data Storage & Security

🔐 Encryption & Protection

Your account password is hashed using bcrypt. Your messages and data are encrypted at rest using industry-standard protocols. We use secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission.

Database: User data (email, messages, usage stats) is stored in a secure PostgreSQL database hosted on Prisma Cloud. Only authorized personnel have access, and all access is logged and monitored.

Third-Party Services: We use the following trusted third-party services:

  • Google Gemini AI – For AI responses and image analysis
  • Lemon Squeezy – For payment processing
  • Vercel – For hosting and deployment

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain records (e.g., for tax or legal compliance).

Translation: Delete your account, and we'll actually delete it. We're not keeping zombie profiles around.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
  • Portability: Export your chat history in JSON format

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@alecsdesign.xyz

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session. We do NOT use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels.

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly (like staying logged in). That's just how the internet works.

7. Children's Privacy

Caustic AI is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has created an account, contact us immediately and we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

Questions, concerns, or data requests? Contact us at:

📧 Email:

info@alecsdesign.xyz

We'll actually respond. Promise.

🔒 Bottom Line:

Your data is yours. We don't sell it, we don't abuse it, and we don't share it with random third parties. We collect only what's necessary to provide the service and keep it running. If that changes, we'll tell you.

Now stop worrying about privacy policies and go be productive.