Headcanon Lab

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Headcanon Lab ("we," "our," or "us") operates the headcanonlab.com website and AI-powered headcanon generation service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Character Information: Character names, descriptions, and attributes you input for headcanon generation
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service and which tools you use
  • Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Log files and analytics data
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Service usage patterns and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Provision: To generate AI-powered headcanons based on your inputs
  • Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our AI models
  • Technical Support: To provide customer service and technical assistance
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. AI and Third-Party Services

We use AI services to power our headcanon generation capabilities. When you use our tools:

  • Your character inputs may be processed by AI systems
  • We do not store your personal character data permanently
  • Generated headcanons are temporarily cached for performance
  • We comply with AI provider usage policies and data handling requirements

5. Data Storage and Security

  • Temporary Storage: Character inputs are processed and deleted within 24 hours
  • Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures
  • No Long-term Storage: We do not permanently store your personal character data
  • Generated Content: Generated headcanons may be cached temporarily for performance

6. Your Rights and Choices

Under GDPR (EU residents):

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

Under CCPA (California residents):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze site usage and improve performance
  • Provide personalized experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect service functionality.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@headcanonlab.com.