Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Fool AI ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website thefoolai.comand related services (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Reading data: questions you ask, tarot spreads you select, cards drawn, and AI-generated interpretations.
• Journal entries: reflections, notes, and emotional state indicators you voluntarily provide.
• Payment information: billing details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number.
• Preferences: interpretation tone, display settings, and other customizations.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device type, browser type, and operating system.
• IP address and approximate geographic location.
• Pages visited, features used, and session duration.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Generate personalized tarot readings and AI-powered interpretations.
• Store your reading history and journal entries for your reference.
• Process payments and manage subscriptions.
• Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, billing receipts).
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the user experience.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.

4. AI-Generated Content

The Fool AI uses third-party artificial intelligence services to generate tarot card interpretations and insights. Your questions and selected cards are sent to our AI provider to generate responses. We do not use your personal reading data to train AI models. AI-generated interpretations are for entertainment, personal reflection, and self-exploration purposes only.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: trusted third parties that help us operate (e.g., hosting, payment processing, AI services), bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or governmental request.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information and reading history for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Request a portable copy of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@thefoolai.com.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. We may use analytics cookies to understand how the Service is used. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Fool AI
privacy@thefoolai.com