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Privacy Policy

At InceptionAi, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. This policy outlines our commitment to protecting your personal information and maintaining complete transparency in our data practices.

Last Updated: Febuary 2, 2026 • Effective Date: December 9, 2023

Our Core Privacy Principles

1. Zero AI Training on User Data

Your search queries and interactions are never used to train artificial intelligence models. Your data remains exclusively yours and is not utilized for machine learning purposes.

2. No User Profiling or Tracking

We do not create individual user profiles, behavioral profiles, or track users across sessions or devices. Your usage remains anonymous and unattributable.

3. Minimal Data Collection

We collect only what is strictly necessary for service functionality. No personal information is required to use our platform.

4. Complete Transparency

This policy clearly outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data. We maintain full transparency in our practices.

What We Do Not Collect or Store

  • ❌Personal identification information (name, email, phone number, address)
  • ❌Individual search history or query logs
  • ❌User accounts or authentication credentials
  • ❌Behavioral data for profiling or predictive analytics
  • ❌Cross-device or cross-platform tracking data
  • ❌Precise geolocation data
  • ❌Biometric or device fingerprinting data

Cookie Policy and Data Collection

We use minimal cookies and you have full control over your preferences.

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functionality including:

  • Page navigation and routing
  • Language and regional preferences
  • Visual theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Cookie consent preferences

Storage Method: Local browser storage only. Data is never transmitted to our servers.

Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

With your explicit consent, we utilize Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymous usage statistics:

  • Total visitor counts (not individual users)
  • Popular pages and content categories
  • Average session duration
  • General navigation patterns
  • Referral sources (where visitors come from)

Privacy Protections for Analytics

  • IP Anonymization: All IP addresses are anonymized before processing
  • Google Analytics: Advertising and remarketing features are disabled in our Analytics configuration
  • No Cross-Device Tracking: Google Signals and cross-device reporting are disabled
  • Aggregated Data Only: All metrics are aggregated and cannot identify individuals
  • No AI Training: Analytics data is not used for machine learning or model training

You may decline analytics cookies without any impact on service functionality.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy legislation (PIPEDA and Quebec's Law 25), you are entitled to the following rights:

Right to Information

You have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used.

Right to Access

You may request access to any personal information we hold about you (note: we do not store personal information).

Right to Correction

You may request correction of any inaccurate personal information.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time by clearing your browser storage.

Right to File a Complaint

You may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics processes anonymous usage data on our behalf. All data is configured with maximum privacy protections as outlined above.

Google AdSense

When you consent to advertising cookies, we may display ads via Google AdSense. AdSense loads only after you give explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time through your cookie preferences. AdSense helps support our site while respecting your privacy choices.

Amazon Associates

We participate in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click on product links, you are directed to Amazon's platform where their privacy policy applies. We do not receive personal information about your Amazon activities.

Vercel (Infrastructure Provider)

Our platform is hosted on Vercel's infrastructure. They process basic server logs (including IP addresses) for security purposes. These logs are automatically deleted after 24 hours.

Data Security Measures

While we do not store personal information, we implement the following security measures:

  • All connections utilize HTTPS encryption (TLS 1.3)
  • Cookie preferences are stored locally and never transmitted to servers
  • No central databases containing personal information
  • Regular security audits of infrastructure and codebase
  • Compliance monitoring for privacy regulations

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You maintain full control over your cookie preferences through the following methods:

  1. Initial Consent Banner: Upon your first visit, a consent banner provides options to accept, decline, or customize cookie preferences.
  2. Modifying Preferences: Clear your browser's local storage to reset preferences and display the consent banner again.
  3. Browser Settings: You may disable cookies entirely through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.

Chrome Extension - InceptionAI Shopping Agent

If you use our Chrome extension, the following additional privacy practices apply. The extension operates with explicit consent and provides you with full control over your data.

Data Collection (With Your Explicit Consent)

  • Product URLs you choose to analyze on Amazon pages
  • Product information (titles, prices, ratings) from pages you analyze
  • Email address (only if you optionally sign in for account sync)
  • Search history stored locally on your device
  • Extension settings and preferences (language, search mode)

Data Storage

  • Local Storage: Search history and preferences are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage API. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly export it.
  • Server Storage: Product analysis requests are processed on secure servers and retained for 30 days for service functionality.
  • Authentication: If you sign in, authentication tokens are stored locally and securely managed by Firebase Authentication.
  • Consent Records: Your consent preferences are stored locally and on our servers for legal compliance (retained for 7 years as required by law).

Your Rights Regarding Extension Data

  • Export Your Data: Download all your extension data in JSON format via the Settings page in the extension popup.
  • Delete Your Data: Permanently delete all your data (both local and server-side) via the Settings page or by contacting us.
  • Revoke Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time through the Settings page. This will disable the extension's functionality.
  • Access Your Data: Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you by using the export feature or contacting us.
  • Correct Your Data: Request corrections to any inaccurate personal information.
  • File a Complaint: Contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, open the extension popup, navigate to Settings, and use the "Export My Data" or "Delete My Data" buttons. You can also contact us at contact@inceptionai.ca with your request.

Children's Privacy

Our service does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals of any age. As we do not collect or store personal data, our platform is appropriate for all age groups without additional parental consent requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When updates occur, we will increment the cookie consent version, prompting you to review and accept the revised terms. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will reflect any changes.

International Data Transfers

We primarily process data within Canada. Any data processed internationally (such as through Google Analytics or Vercel infrastructure) is done with adequate privacy safeguards and only after obtaining your explicit consent.

Privacy Regulator Contact

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Phone: 1-800-282-1376 Website: www.priv.gc.ca For Quebec residents: Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec Phone: 1-888-528-7741 Website: www.cai.gouv.qc.ca

Contact Information

For questions regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@inceptionai.ca

InceptionAi Inc. Privacy Office Canada

Canada • 1.0

This privacy policy is designed to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Quebec's Law 25 (An Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information), and other applicable Canadian privacy legislation.