1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit velvetai.chat.
We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
2. Controller
Benjamin Henning
Bahlenstrasse 33
40589 Duesseldorf
Germany
Email: contact@velvetai.chat
3. Information We Collect
When you access this website, technical data may be processed automatically by our hosting provider, including:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
This data is required for secure and stable website operation.
4. Legal Basis (GDPR)
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest (secure operation)
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent (if applicable)
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – contract performance (if applicable)
5. Cookies
We use only strictly necessary cookies required for technical functionality.
No analytics, marketing, profiling or tracking cookies are used.
Because only essential cookies are used, no cookie consent banner is required.
6. Hosting & International Transfers
This website is hosted by Netlify Inc., United States.
Netlify participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and applies Standard Contractual Clauses in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR.
More information: https://www.netlify.com/privacy/
7. Affiliate & Sponsored Content Disclosure
This website participates in affiliate marketing programs.
Some links may be affiliate links. If you click such a link and complete a qualifying action, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
We may also publish sponsored or promotional content. Any material connection will be disclosed clearly within the respective content.
Compensation does not influence editorial independence.
Affiliate partners operate independently and may process data under their own privacy policies.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.
To exercise your rights, contact: contact@velvetai.chat
9. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the intended purpose or as required by law.
10. Data Security
We use HTTPS (TLS encryption) and appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data.
11. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes.