Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December, 6th 2025

Introduction

Animus Technologies LLC (“Sozee AI”, “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) offers an AI-powered platform that provides various tools and services for content creation and generation. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information through our digital properties that link to this Privacy Policy, including our website (sozee.ai), mobile applications, and social media pages (collectively, the “Service”), as well as our marketing activities and other activities described in this Privacy Policy.

By using or accessing our Services in any manner, you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined in this Privacy Policy, and you hereby consent that we will collect, use, and disclose your information as described herein.

Your use of our Services is at all times subject to our Terms of Service, which incorporates this Privacy Policy. Any terms we use in this Policy without defining them have the definitions given to them in the Terms of Service.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by placing a notice on our website, sending you an email, and/or by other means. If you use the Services after any changes have been posted, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Contact Data: First and last name, email address, billing and mailing addresses, phone number.
Account Data: Username, password, profile picture, biographical details, preferences, and other account information.
Payment Data: Payment card information, billing address, and transaction history (processed by our third-party payment providers).
Content Data: Text, images, videos, prompts, and other content you upload or generate through the Service.
Query and Prompt Data: Commands, descriptions, questions, and instructions you provide to our AI.
Communications Data: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send to us.
Demographic Data: Date of birth, age, gender (if provided).
Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving marketing communications.

IMPORTANT: YOU SHOULD NOT PROVIDE US WITH ANY CONFIDENTIAL, SENSITIVE, UNLICENSED PROPRIETARY, OR BIOMETRIC INFORMATION THROUGH THE SERVICE.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

Device Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers, language settings.
Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, navigation paths, click data, features used, access times.
Location Data: General location based on IP address, GPS data (if enabled).
Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

Social Media and Authentication Services: When you log in using third-party accounts or authentication providers.
Service Providers: Analytics providers, payment processors, and marketing partners.
Public Sources: Publicly available information from social media and other open sources.

1.4 Third-Party Account Connections

If you connect third-party accounts (such as cloud storage providers or social platforms), we may access information from those services based on your permissions. This data is processed according to the applicable third-party provider’s terms and privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery and Operations

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
Process transactions and send related information.
Create and manage user accounts.
Enable AI features and content generation.
Train and improve our AI models (using de-identified or aggregated data where applicable).
Send service-related communications.

2.2 Personalization

Customize your experience.
Remember your preferences and settings.
Provide personalized recommendations.

2.3 Research and Analytics

Analyze usage patterns and trends.
Develop new features and services.
Improve our algorithms and AI models.
Create aggregated, de-identified data.

2.4 Marketing and Communications

Send promotional communications (with consent).
Respond to inquiries and support requests.
Inform you about new features and updates.

2.5 Legal and Protection

Comply with legal obligations.
Protect rights, safety, and property.
Detect and prevent fraud and abuse.
Enforce our Terms of Service.
Respond to legal requests.

3. How We Share Your Personal Information

We may share your information with:

3.1 Service Providers

Third parties that help us operate our Service, including:

Cloud hosting providers
Payment processors
Analytics providers
Customer support tools
Marketing platforms

3.2 Business Partners

Co-marketing partners
Integration partners
Third-party services you voluntarily connect to your account

3.3 Legal Requirements

Law enforcement and government authorities
In response to legal process
To protect rights and safety
To investigate violations

3.4 Business Transfers

In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
To potential buyers and their advisors

3.5 Other Users

Profile information (based on your privacy settings)
Content you choose to share publicly
Community features and interactions

3.6 With Your Consent

When you direct us to share information
For purposes disclosed at collection

4. Data Security

We implement technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

Encryption in transit and at rest.
Access controls and authentication.
Regular security assessments.
Employee training.

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our Services.
Comply with legal obligations.
Resolve disputes.
Enforce agreements.

Specific retention periods:

Account data: Duration of account plus legal requirements.
Usage data: Up to 24 months.
Marketing data: Until opt-out plus legal requirements.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect information from children under these ages. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Parents who believe we have collected their child’s information should contact us at support@sozee.ai.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

All users have the right to:

Access your personal information.
Update or correct inaccuracies.
Delete your account and data.
Opt-out of marketing communications.
Data portability (where applicable).

7.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights:

Right to know categories and specific pieces of personal information.
Right to delete personal information.
Right to correct inaccurate information.
Right to opt-out of sale/sharing (we do not sell personal information).
Right to limit use of sensitive personal information.
Right to non-discrimination.

7.3 Colorado Residents (CPA)

Colorado residents may:

Confirm processing and access data.
Correct inaccuracies.
Delete personal data.
Obtain portable copy.
Opt-out of targeted advertising and profiling.

7.4 Connecticut Residents (CTDPA)

Connecticut residents have rights to:

Access and confirm processing.
Correct inaccuracies.
Delete personal data.
Obtain portable copy.
Opt-out of targeted advertising and sale.

7.5 Utah Residents (UCPA)

Utah residents may:

Access and confirm processing.
Delete provided data.
Obtain portable copy.
Opt-out of targeted advertising and sale.

7.6 Virginia Residents (VCDPA)

Virginia residents have rights to:

Access personal data.
Correct inaccuracies.
Delete personal data.
Obtain portable copy.
Opt-out of targeted advertising, sale, and profiling.

7.7 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

8. European and UK Data Subject Rights (GDPR)

8.1 Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data based on:

Contractual Necessity: To provide our Services.
Legitimate Interests: For business operations and improvements.
Consent: For marketing and optional features.
Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations.

8.2 Your GDPR Rights

European/UK residents have the right to:

Access: Obtain information about processing.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
Erasure: Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
Restriction: Limit processing.
Portability: Receive data in machine-readable format.
Object: Object to certain processing.
Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent.
Lodge Complaint: With supervisory authorities.

8.3 International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States. We transfer data internationally using:

Standard Contractual Clauses.
Data Privacy Framework (where applicable).
Other approved transfer mechanisms.

9. How to Exercise Your Rights

9.1 Submitting Requests

To exercise your privacy rights:

Email: privacy@sozee.ai
Account Settings: [sozee.ai/privacy-settings]
Mail: 440 Monticello Ave Ste 1802 PMB 95775, Norfolk, VA 23510

9.2 Verification

We may need to verify your identity before processing requests. This may require:

Account authentication.
Additional identifying information.
Authorized agent documentation (where applicable).

9.3 Response Time

We will respond to valid requests within:

30 days (general).
45 days (CCPA – may be extended).
One month (GDPR – may be extended).

10. Marketing and Communications

10.1 Marketing Preferences

You can opt-out of marketing communications by:

Clicking “unsubscribe” in emails.
Updating account preferences.
Contacting support@sozee.ai.

10.2 Operational Communications

We may still send non-marketing communications about:

Account security.
Service updates.
Legal notices.
Transaction confirmations.

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy with a new effective date.
Sending email notifications (if applicable).
Displaying prominent notices on our Service.

Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

Email: privacy@sozee.ai
Support: support@sozee.ai
Mail:
Animus Technologies LLC

Attn: Privacy Team

440 Monticello Ave Ste 1802 PMB 95775

Norfolk, VA 23510

United States
Data Protection Officer: dpo@sozee.ai

14. Additional Disclosures

14.1 Categories of Personal Information (Last 12 Months)

Category	Examples	Purpose	Shared With
Identifiers	Name, email, username	Service delivery, communications	Service providers
Payment Data	Card details, billing address	Transaction processing	Payment processors
Content Data	Images, text, prompts	AI processing, service delivery	Service providers, AI training
Device Data	IP address, browser type	Analytics, security	Analytics partners
Usage Data	Features used, time spent	Service improvement	Analytics partners
Location Data	IP-based location	Service customization	Service providers

14.2 Sensitive Personal Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information. Please do not provide:

Social security numbers
Health information
Biometric data
Information about race, religion, or political opinions

14.3 Automated Decision-Making

We may use automated systems to:

Detect fraud and abuse.
Personalize content.
Improve AI models.

You may request human review of automated decisions that significantly affect you.

Last Updated: December, 6th 2025