1. Introduction

StagingGPT ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered virtual staging service (the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using StagingGPT, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect information provided by your authentication provider (Google), which may include:

Your name and email address
Profile picture (if provided by your authentication provider)
Unique user identifier

2.2 User Content

When you use our Service, we collect:

Images you upload for virtual staging
AI-generated staged images created from your uploads
Style preferences and custom prompts you provide
Generation history and metadata (timestamps, models used, styles selected)

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access our Service:

Device information (browser type, operating system)
IP address and approximate location
Pages visited and features used
Date, time, and duration of visits
Referring URLs and search terms

2.4 Payment Information

If you purchase credits, payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors. We do not store your complete credit card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment details. We may receive limited information such as the last four digits of your card, card type, and billing address for record-keeping purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide the Service: Process your images through our AI models to generate virtually staged photos
Account Management: Create and manage your account, track credit balance, and maintain generation history
Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI models, user interface, and overall experience
Communication: Send service-related announcements, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate StagingGPT:

4.1 Google Firebase

We use Firebase for authentication, database storage (Firestore), and file storage (Cloud Storage). Your account information, generation history, and uploaded/generated images are stored on Firebase infrastructure. Google's privacy policy applies to this data: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Replicate

We use Replicate to process your images through AI models for virtual staging. When you generate a staged image, your uploaded image is sent to Replicate's servers for processing. Replicate's privacy policy applies: https://replicate.com/privacy

4.3 Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with our Service. These services may collect information about your device, browser, and usage patterns.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
Uploaded Images: Retained until you delete them or your account
Generated Images: Retained in your generation history until you delete them or your account
Usage Logs: Generally retained for up to 12 months for analytics and security purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), secure cloud infrastructure, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain your session and authentication state
Remember your preferences (such as theme settings)
Analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
Prevent fraud and enhance security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

9. Children's Privacy

StagingGPT is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: james@staginggpt.com