Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 18, 2025

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Data Controller Information
  3. Information We Collect
  4. How We Use Your Information
  5. Legal Basis for Processing
  6. Data Security
  7. Data Retention
  8. Your Rights
  9. Cookie Policy
  10. Third-Party Services
  11. International Data Transfers
  12. Changes to This Policy
  13. Contact Information

Introduction

Machine Mind Ltd ("Lure Machina," "we," "us," or "our"), registered office at 35 Follager Road, CV21 2JF Rugby, United Kingdom (company number 11731290), is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website (https://luremachina.com) and AI companion chat services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Service.

Data Controller Information

Machine Mind Ltd acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our Service. You can contact us regarding privacy matters at:

Please note that under Article 37 of the UK GDPR, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer as:

While we haven't appointed a formal DPO, we remain fully committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with all applicable data protection laws. Our team is trained in data protection matters and handles all privacy-related inquiries with utmost care.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide to Us

2. Information Automatically Collected

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

1. Service Provision

2. Service Improvement

3. Security

4. Legal Compliance

Data Security

1. Technical Measures

2. Organizational Measures

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Specific retention periods:

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  1. Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data
  2. Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate data
  3. Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data
  4. Right to Restrict Processing - Limit how we use your data
  5. Right to Data Portability - Receive and transfer your data
  6. Right to Object - Object to certain processing activities
  7. Rights Regarding Automated Decision-Making - Contest automated decisions

To exercise these rights, contact support@luremachina.com. We'll respond within one month as required by law.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Types of cookies used:

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Regarding payment processing:

These providers process data under strict confidentiality agreements and comply with applicable data protection laws.

International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored in the UK and EU. If we transfer data outside these regions, we ensure appropriate safeguards through:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes through:

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we haven't adequately addressed your privacy concerns.

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