Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Pretorius Projects ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use any of our services, including Viideo (viideo.net), Art Describer (artdescriber.com), Thumbshrt (thumbshrt.com), CopyChek (copychek.com), Arts.bz (arts.bz), The Receptionist (thereceptionist.app), and Qik (qik.site).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide: Such as account details, uploaded content (images, videos, text), and any other data you voluntarily submit when using our services.
• Usage data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics including pages visited, features used, and general interaction patterns. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
• Log data: Standard server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and access times for security and debugging purposes.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies for essential site functionality (such as session management) and analytics. See Section 6 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• Process your requests (e.g., generating art descriptions, shortening URLs, checking content).
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platforms.
• Respond to support inquiries.
• Analyze aggregate usage trends to improve user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. AI and Data Processing

Some services (Art Describer, CopyChek) process your content using third-party AI/ML APIs. When you submit content to these services:

• Your content is sent to the relevant AI provider for processing.
• We do not use your content to train AI models unless explicitly stated.
• Content is processed on a per-request basis and is not stored longer than necessary.
• You should avoid submitting highly sensitive or personal information to AI-powered tools.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate (e.g., hosting, analytics, AI API providers) bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.

6. Cookies

We may use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., authentication, session management). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our services. These are anonymous and can typically be disabled in your browser settings.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. User-uploaded content is retained as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Your Rights

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

• 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 and content.
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at thepretoriusprojects@gmail.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

10. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

13. 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: thepretoriusprojects@gmail.com