Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and handling of personal data by Gortix and its founders, officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates (collectively, "Gortix," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using any Gortix service, website, product, or platform (collectively, the "Service"), you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to this Policy in its entirety. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease using the Service.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect, without limitation:

• Email addresses, names, phone numbers, and any information you provide voluntarily.
• Usage data, analytics, IP addresses, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and interaction logs.
• Content you create, upload, or transmit through the Service, including website content, images, text, and code.
• Payment and billing information processed through third-party payment providers.
• Cookies, local storage, tracking pixels, and similar technologies.
• Any data derived from your usage of the Service, including AI-generated outputs and metadata.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your data for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to:

• Providing, operating, maintaining, and improving the Service.
• Communicating with you, including marketing, promotional, and transactional messages.
• Displaying advertisements on free-tier websites created through the Service. These advertisements may be unrelated to your content, industry, or audience, and we have no obligation to curate, filter, or approve the nature of such advertisements.
• Analytics, research, and development purposes.
• Complying with legal obligations or responding to legal processes.
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and protecting our rights.

4. Advertising on Free Websites

Websites created under free plans may display third-party advertisements. These advertisements are placed at our sole discretion and may include content that is entirely unrelated to the website's purpose, industry, subject matter, or audience. We make no representations or warranties regarding the appropriateness, accuracy, or relevance of any advertisements displayed. You acknowledge and accept that free-tier websites will carry advertisements as a condition of using the free Service, and you waive any claims related to the placement, nature, or content of such advertisements.

5. Data Storage, Security & Loss

We do not guarantee the security, integrity, availability, or retention of your data. Your data may be stored on servers located in any country or region worldwide, including jurisdictions with different data protection standards than your own. We may use third-party infrastructure providers who may independently access, process, or store your data.

You acknowledge and accept that your data may be permanently lost, corrupted, deleted, or become inaccessible at any time without notice. We are under no obligation to maintain backups, provide data recovery, or notify you of data loss. You are solely responsible for maintaining independent backups of all your content and data.

6. Data Hosting Jurisdiction

Your data, websites, and content may be hosted, processed, stored, and transmitted in any country, region, or jurisdiction worldwide, at our sole discretion. This may include jurisdictions where you do not have legal authorization to operate, store data, or conduct business. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and restrictions in your jurisdiction and any jurisdiction where your data may be processed. We accept no liability for any violation of local, national, or international law arising from the hosting location of your data.

7. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your personal information with third parties, including advertising partners, analytics providers, payment processors, infrastructure providers, AI model providers, and any other service providers we engage, without additional notice to you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security measures, or data handling procedures of any third party.

8. Service Discontinuation

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or permanently discontinue the Service (in whole or in part) at any time, without prior notice, and without any obligation to you. In the event of discontinuation, all data, content, websites, and accounts may be permanently deleted without the ability to recover them. No refunds, credits, or compensation of any kind will be provided upon discontinuation.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are under 18, you must not use the Service.

10. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. However, given the nature of the Service and the disclaimers herein, our ability to fulfill such requests may be limited. You may contact us at privacy@gortix.com with any requests, but we do not guarantee a response or fulfillment of any request.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. It is your responsibility to review this Policy periodically.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Gortix, its founders, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service, any data loss or breach, any advertisement displayed, or any action taken based on information provided through the Service. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which liability is asserted.

13. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@gortix.com.