Privacy Policy for Houseify.AI

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Houseify.AI ("Houseify.AI," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our mobile applications, web applications, APIs, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

A. Information You Provide

When you use the Services, you may provide:

  • Account information (name, email address, login provider)
  • Photos of rooms or interior spaces
  • Design prompts and chat messages
  • Mood boards and uploaded reference images
  • Project details and preferences
  • Budget information
  • Customer support communications

B. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

  • Device identifiers
  • IP address
  • Browser and operating system information
  • App version and usage logs
  • Session data
  • Crash reports and diagnostics
  • Interaction analytics

C. Commerce and Transaction Information

If you interact with affiliate links or subscriptions, we may collect:

  • Subscription status
  • Payment transaction metadata
  • Referral and affiliate tracking data

Payment information such as credit card numbers is processed by third-party payment providers and is not stored directly by Houseify.AI.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and operate the Services
  • Generate AI-powered interior designs
  • Personalize user experiences
  • Improve AI model performance
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Monitor system performance
  • Provide customer support
  • Analyze usage trends and engagement
  • Develop future products and features

3. AI Training and Model Improvement

To improve our AI systems and Services, Houseify.AI may use uploaded content, prompts, and generated outputs for:

  • AI model training
  • Quality improvement
  • Feature development
  • Performance optimization

Where possible, we use anonymized or aggregated data.

Users may opt out of AI training usage through account settings where available.

Even when opting out, some processing is still required to operate the Services.

4. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

A. Service Providers

Third-party vendors who help us operate the Services, including:

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • AI model providers
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Customer support platforms

B. Affiliate Commerce Partners

When you click or purchase through affiliate links, certain information may be shared with affiliate networks or retailers for tracking and attribution purposes.

C. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with laws or legal processes
  • Protect user safety
  • Prevent fraud or abuse
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

D. Business Transfers

If Houseify.AI is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Third-Party AI Providers

The Services may utilize third-party AI systems and APIs to process uploaded images and prompts.

These providers may temporarily process content solely for generation and operational purposes.

While we work with reputable providers, we cannot guarantee the practices of all third-party systems.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Services
  • Maintain project history
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Prevent abuse

We may retain anonymized or aggregated data indefinitely for analytics and AI improvement.

7. User Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Request data portability
  • Restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

You may also:

  • Delete projects
  • Manage account settings
  • Opt out of AI training usage where available
  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise rights requests, contact us using the information below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Remember preferences
  • Analyze traffic and engagement
  • Improve platform performance
  • Measure marketing effectiveness

You may control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under 13 years old (or higher age thresholds where required by local law).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we learn that a child has provided personal data, we may delete it promptly.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect user information, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Access controls
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Monitoring and logging systems

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your jurisdiction.

By using the Services, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred internationally where data protection laws may differ.

12. Affiliate and External Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms.

Users should review the privacy policies of external services independently.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including rights to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Request access to collected information

Houseify.AI does not sell personal information in the traditional sense, though affiliate tracking and analytics technologies may qualify as "sharing" under certain laws.

14. GDPR Notice for European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions:

  • We process personal data under lawful bases such as contract performance, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligations.
  • You may have additional rights under GDPR and related laws.

You may contact us to exercise those rights.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

When material changes occur, we may notify users through the Services or other reasonable methods.

Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Houseify.AI Support

  • Email: privacy@houseify.ai
  • Website: https://houseify.ai

17. Data Controller

For purposes of applicable privacy laws, the entity operating Houseify.AI is the data controller responsible for processing personal information collected through the Services.

18. Analytics and Performance Monitoring

We may use analytics and monitoring tools to understand:

  • App performance
  • Feature usage
  • Error rates
  • User engagement
  • Conversion metrics

These tools may collect technical and behavioral information automatically.

19. Device Identification and Abuse Prevention

To enforce free-tier usage limits and prevent fraud or abuse, Houseify.AI may collect and process device-level identifiers and related technical signals.

This information is used solely for operational, security, and anti-abuse purposes.

20. User-Generated Content Visibility

Projects and uploaded images are private by default unless explicitly shared by the user through available sharing features.

Users are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate permissions before uploading photos of homes, client spaces, or third-party property.