Privacy Policy

At LykinsAI, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our platform and services.

Last Updated: January 13, 2025

Overview

LykinsAI is designed to be your personal AI assistant that helps you capture, organize, and connect your thoughts and ideas. We understand that privacy is fundamental to building trust, especially when dealing with personal intellectual content.

This policy covers all interactions with LykinsAI, including our website, waitlist registration, and future product features. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how your information is handled.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Email addresses provided through our waitlist registration
  • Name and profile information when you create an account
  • Communication preferences and settings

Usage Information

  • Website interaction data and page views
  • Device information including browser type and operating system
  • IP address and general location information

Content Information

  • Ideas, notes, and thoughts you choose to store in LykinsAI
  • Audio recordings and transcriptions when using voice features
  • Research materials and external content you import

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

We use your information to provide and improve LykinsAI's core functionality, including storing your ideas, generating insights, and connecting related thoughts across your personal knowledge base.

Communication

We may contact you with important service updates, security notifications, and information about new features that enhance your LykinsAI experience.

Product Development

Aggregated and anonymized usage data helps us understand how to improve LykinsAI and develop new features that better serve our users' needs.

Legal Compliance

We process information as necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, while always prioritizing user privacy.

Waitlist Email Usage

When you join our waitlist, we collect your email address specifically to notify you about LykinsAI's launch and provide early access opportunities. Here's exactly how we use waitlist emails:

  • Send launch notifications and early access invitations
  • Share development updates and behind-the-scenes content
  • Provide exclusive previews of new features
  • Offer priority support during beta testing phases

Important: We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes. You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time using the link provided in every email.

Cookie Policy

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience and optimize our content. All analytics data is anonymized.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience when you return to our website.

Cookie Management: You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Analytics Providers

We use trusted analytics services to understand website usage patterns and improve user experience. These services operate under strict privacy standards and data processing agreements.

Email Service Providers

Our email communications are managed through secure, privacy-focused email service providers that comply with international data protection standards.

Cloud Infrastructure

LykinsAI uses enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure providers with robust security measures, encryption, and compliance certifications to protect your data.

AI Processing Services

When using AI features, your content may be processed by trusted AI service providers. We ensure all providers meet our strict privacy and security requirements.

Data Security Measures

Encryption

All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols. Your personal information and content are protected with advanced cryptographic methods.

Access Controls

We implement strict access controls and authentication mechanisms to ensure that only authorized personnel can access systems containing personal data, and only when necessary for service operations.

Regular Security Audits

Our systems undergo regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

Incident Response

We maintain a comprehensive incident response plan to quickly detect, contain, and remediate any security incidents while keeping affected users informed.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Portability

You have the right to access all personal data we hold about you and request a copy of your information in a portable format.

Correction and Updates

You can request corrections to any inaccurate personal information and update your preferences at any time through your account settings.

Deletion Rights

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. We will honor such requests while considering any legal obligations to retain certain information.

Communication Preferences

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time while still receiving essential service-related notifications.

Exercising Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Our retention practices include:

  • Waitlist Data: Retained until service launch and for 12 months after launch to facilitate user onboarding
  • Account Data: Retained for the duration of your active account and 90 days after account deletion
  • Content Data: Your ideas and notes are retained according to your chosen storage preferences
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data may be retained for up to 2 years for service improvement

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Privacy Officer

Email: privacy@lykinsai.com
Response Time: Within 48 hours

General Support

Email: support@lykinsai.com
Response Time: Within 24 hours

Mailing Address

LykinsAI Privacy Team
1234 Innovation Drive, Suite 567
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

When contacting us about privacy matters, please include "Privacy Policy" in your subject line and provide as much detail as possible about your inquiry or request.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Notify you via email if you're on our waitlist or have an account
  • Post a prominent notice on our website
  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of LykinsAI after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.