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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 28, 2025

1. Introduction

At OfflineCreator LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), operating as LocalForge AI, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase our software, or use our services.

Important: LocalForge AI is 100% offline software. Once downloaded and installed, the Software operates entirely on your local machine and does not transmit any data to our servers or third parties. This Privacy Policy covers data collection through our website and purchase process only.

2. Data Controller Information

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, OfflineCreator LLC is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect minimal personal data necessary to process your purchase and provide customer support:

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

  • Email Address: Required for order confirmation, license key delivery, and customer support
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment processors (Stripe, cryptocurrency gateways). We do not store full credit card numbers or payment details on our servers.
  • Contact Information: If you contact us for support, we may collect your name and any information you provide in your communications

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

  • Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. This may include IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages. IP addresses are anonymized.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics. See our Cookie Policy section below.
  • Server Logs: Our web server automatically logs IP addresses, access times, and pages visited for security and troubleshooting purposes.

3.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect data from the Software itself once installed. The Software operates 100% offline and does not:

  • Transmit your generated images or videos to our servers
  • Collect your prompts or settings
  • Track your usage of the Software
  • Send telemetry or analytics data
  • Require internet connection for operation

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

4.1 Contractual Necessity

  • Processing your payment and completing your purchase
  • Delivering your license key and download links
  • Providing customer support
  • Fulfilling our obligations under the Terms of Service

4.2 Legitimate Interests

  • Website analytics to improve user experience
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Business operations and administration

4.3 Consent

For non-essential cookies and analytics, we obtain your consent before processing. You can withdraw consent at any time.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Order Processing: To process payments, verify transactions, and deliver your purchase
  • License Management: To generate and deliver your unique license key
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
  • Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our services
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your personal data only with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business:

6.1 Payment Processors

  • Stripe: Processes credit card payments. See Stripe's Privacy Policy
  • Cryptocurrency Payment Gateways: Process cryptocurrency payments. Data sharing depends on the specific gateway used.

6.2 Email Service Providers

We use email service providers to send order confirmations, license keys, and support communications. These providers process your email address only for the purpose of delivering emails.

6.3 Analytics Providers

6.4 Data We Do NOT Share

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. We do NOT share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries outside the EEA as described in this policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Purchase Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • License Keys: Retained indefinitely to verify license validity and provide support
  • Support Communications: Retained for 3 years after last contact
  • Website Analytics: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

9.1 Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

9.2 Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

9.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data.

9.4 Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we limit how we process your personal data in certain circumstances.

9.5 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller.

9.6 Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

9.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

9.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your data protection rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@offlinecreator.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
  • Right to delete personal information (subject to exceptions)
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at support@offlinecreator.com.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant processors
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Secure server infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours and inform affected individuals without undue delay, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website:

13.1 Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality. These cannot be disabled.

13.2 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics cookies help us understand website usage. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

14. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

Questions About Your Privacy?

We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.

Contact Privacy Team