Elite8AI Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 (ICDPA Compliant)
Last Updated: [07/03/2025]

At Elite8AI, we believe that privacy is a sacred right. As a spiritually aligned, tech-forward studio, we value the trust you place in us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and honor your data, balancing transparency, legal compliance, and ethical responsibility across Iowa, the U.S., and globally.

1. Who We Are

Elite8AI, based in Iowa, is the data controller responsible for your personal information. Our mission is to use AI responsibly and transparently in the service of human growth and empowerment.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Automatically Collected ("Device Information"):

IP address, browser type, time zone
Pages you view, referring URLs, and your interaction with our site
Cookies and analytics data

Directly Provided ("Personal Information"):

Name, email address, phone number, and address
Payment details (processed securely through third parties)
Business or organization details (if applicable)

Sensitive Information (Only with Explicit Consent):

Health, race, religion, sexual orientation, geolocation, biometrics, or info about minors

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect your data for these lawful and aligned purposes:

To operate and improve our website and services
To fulfill contracts or service requests
To respond to your inquiries and send newsletters (with your consent)
To detect fraud or abuse
To meet legal and regulatory requirements
To offer you personalized experiences, if permitted by law

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (especially if you're in Iowa, California, or the EU), you have rights, including:

Right to know what data we collect and how we use it
Right to Access your data
Right to correct inaccuracies
Right to Delete your data (with exceptions)
Right to Restrict or Object to certain processing
Right to Opt Out of targeted ads or sale of data
Right to Data Portability
Right to Appeal if we deny your request

📩 To exercise your rights, email us at unlock@elite8ai.com. We’ll respond within 90 days (with a 45-day extension if needed). Appeals are answered within 60 days.

5. How We Share Your Information

We never sell your data for profit. We may share your data:

With trusted service providers under data processing agreements
During a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)
For legal compliance or fraud investigation
With affiliates under this same policy
For marketing (only with consent and opt-out options)

6. Children’s Privacy

Elite8AI does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we ever create youth services, we’ll fully comply with COPPA.

7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we are committed to ongoing security and integrity audits.

8. Data Breach Notification (Iowa ICDPA Compliance)

If your data is compromised, we will notify you and the Iowa Attorney General (if 500+ residents are affected) within five business days of notifying individuals.

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience and track site behavior. You will have the option to:

Accept all cookies
Customize your preferences
Opt out of tracking for targeted advertising

10. International Data Transfers

If you're outside the U.S. (e.g., EU or UK), your data may be transferred to U.S. servers. We follow GDPR transfer protocols (like Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy as laws evolve or our services change. We’ll update the date and post changes here. Please review it periodically.

12. Contact Us

Have questions, requests, or concerns? Reach out:

📧 unlock@elite8ai.com
📍 Des Moines, Iowa, USA

13. Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.