The AI Addiction Center – Privacy Policy

The AI Addiction Center
Effective Date: August 3, 2025
Last Updated: August 3, 2025

Introduction

The AI Addiction Center (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://theaiaddictioncenter.com and use our services.

Important Note: While we provide assessment tools and educational resources related to AI dependency, we are not a covered entity under HIPAA as we do not provide direct medical treatment, maintain medical records, or conduct healthcare transactions electronically. However, we implement many HIPAA-inspired privacy practices to protect your sensitive information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Assessment Responses: Answers to our AI dependency assessment questionnaires
  • Communication Records: Messages sent through contact forms, emails, or other communications
  • Payment Information: Billing details processed through our secure payment processor (Stripe)
  • Newsletter/Update Preferences: Email subscription choices and communication preferences

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click-through rates, referral sources
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Website functionality and analytics data

Third-Party Data Collection

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analytics
  • JotForm: Assessment form submission and data processing
  • Stripe: Secure payment processing
  • Email Marketing Platforms: Newsletter delivery and engagement tracking

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Primary Uses

  • Assessment Services: Processing and analyzing your AI dependency assessment responses
  • Educational Resources: Providing personalized recommendations and resources
  • Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
  • Service Improvement: Enhancing our website functionality and user experience
  • Research: Conducting aggregated, anonymized research on AI dependency patterns

Secondary Uses

  • Marketing Communications: Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting our rights
  • Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

  • When you explicitly authorize us to share information with specific third parties
  • For referrals to licensed mental health professionals (only with your permission)

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Payment processing (Stripe)
  • Email communications
  • Analytics and research (anonymized data only)

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes or government requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or security threats
  • Respond to emergencies involving immediate physical harm

Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify individual users for research, educational, or marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
  • Secure Storage: Personal information stored on secure, encrypted servers
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

Administrative Safeguards

  • Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all personnel
  • Privacy Policies: Comprehensive internal policies governing data handling
  • Incident Response: Procedures for responding to potential security breaches

Physical Safeguards

  • Secure Facilities: Restricted access to physical locations containing data
  • Device Security: Secure handling of devices that access personal information

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access Rights

  • View Your Data: Request access to personal information we maintain about you
  • Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

Control Rights

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

Communication Preferences

  • Email Preferences: Modify or cancel email subscriptions
  • Assessment Data: Request removal of assessment responses

To exercise these rights, contact us at help@amiaddictedtoai.com or +1 (914) 893-2821.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for website performance monitoring
  • Functional Cookies: Personalization and user preference storage

Managing Cookies

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

Third-Party Tracking

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Data Retention

We retain your information according to the following schedule:

  • Assessment Responses: Retained for research purposes (anonymized after 3 years)
  • Contact Information: Retained while you maintain an active relationship with us
  • Communication Records: Retained for 7 years for legal compliance
  • Website Analytics: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Payment Information: Processed and stored by Stripe according to their retention policies

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete such information.

International Users

Our services are designed for users in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, or shared
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website with a new effective date
  • Notify users of material changes via email or website notice
  • Maintain previous versions for your reference

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

The AI Addiction Center
175 Commerce Dr
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Email: help@amiaddictedtoai.com
Phone: +1 (914) 893-2821
Website: https://theaiaddictioncenter.com

Definitions

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with a particular individual
  • Anonymized Data: Information that has been processed to remove all identifying characteristics
  • Assessment Data: Responses provided through our AI dependency evaluation tools
  • Third-Party Services: External companies that provide services on our behalf

This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent and comprehensive. If you have questions about any section, please don’t hesitate to contact us.