# PRIVACY POLICY
## Astermind Premium

**Last Updated: November 20, 2025**

This Privacy Policy describes how **AsterMind AI Corporation** ("we", "us", "our", or "AsterMind") collects, uses, and protects information when you use Astermind Premium and related services (collectively, the "Services").

**By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.**

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# 1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

## 1.1. Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

- **Account Information**: Name, email address, company name, contact details  
- **Payment Information**: Billing address and payment details (processed securely by third‑party payment processors such as Stripe)  
- **License Information**: License keys, subscription status, activation metadata  
- **Support Communications**: Any information shared when contacting support  
- **Registration Information**: Information provided when creating an account  

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## 1.2. Information Collected Automatically

**Important:** Astermind Premium is an SDK library that runs on your systems. We do **not** access, collect, or store your application data or your customers’ data.

When the Services operate, we may collect minimal information necessary for license validation:

### **License Validation Data**
- License key or hashed token (for authentication)  
- Timestamp and frequency of validation requests  
- Product and version identifiers  

### **Technical Information (minimal)**
- IP address (security/audit)  
- Basic device/runtime metadata (anonymized where possible)  

### **Cookies / Tracking**
We use only essential cookies related to:
- License session validation  
- Security and anti-fraud  

We do **not** use tracking cookies for advertising.

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## 1.3. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from:  

- **Payment processors** (billing confirmations, transaction IDs)  
- **Support platforms** (ticket metadata)  
- **Analytics providers** (aggregated usage statistics)  
- **License validation partners**  

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# 2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

## 2.1. Service Delivery
- Provide, maintain, and improve the SDK  
- Validate licenses and control access  
- Process account and subscription operations  
- Provide customer support  

**We do not process or store your application data.**

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## 2.2. Communication
- Send service announcements, updates, and security notices  
- Respond to support inquiries  
- Send marketing communications **only with your consent**  

You may opt out at any time.

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## 2.3. Security & Compliance
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse  
- Enforce Terms of Service and license restrictions  
- Investigate incidents and maintain audit logs  
- Comply with legal obligations  

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## 2.4. Analytics & Service Improvement
- Improve product quality and performance  
- Develop new features and optimizations  
- Analyze anonymized usage patterns  

Only aggregated, anonymized data is used.

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## 2.5. Legal Compliance
- Respond to subpoenas, court orders, and legal processes  
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements  

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# 3. DATA PROCESSING AND STORAGE

## 3.1. Processing Location
- **SDK Runtime**: Runs entirely on your systems; we do not access your application data.  
- **License Validation**: Occurs on servers located in the United States.  
- **Payment & Billing**: Processed by Stripe or similar PCI‑compliant providers.  

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## 3.2. Data Retention

| Category | Retention Period |
|---------|------------------|
| **License Validation Data** | **Only while your subscription is active** (except where law requires longer retention) |
| **Account Information** | Retained while account remains active |
| **Support Communications** | Up to 2 years |
| **Billing Records** | Retained by Stripe under their policies |
| **Anonymized Analytics** | May be retained indefinitely |

We do **not** store application data, customer data, or SDK‑generated data.

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## 3.3. Data Security Measures

We implement industry‑standard protections, including:

- Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest  
- Role‑based access controls  
- Multi‑factor authentication for internal systems  
- Network and application‑level firewalls  
- Regular vulnerability assessments  
- Incident response procedures  

No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.

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# 4. INFORMATION SHARING & DISCLOSURE

We do **not** sell your personal information.

We may share information only under the following circumstances:

## 4.1. Service Providers
We use trusted providers for:
- Payment processing (Stripe)  
- Cloud hosting  
- Customer support platforms  
- License validation infrastructure  

They are contractually obligated to protect your data.

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## 4.2. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required to:
- Comply with applicable laws  
- Respond to lawful requests and government inquiries  
- Enforce our Terms or protect our rights  

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## 4.3. Business Transfers
In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred under the same or stronger privacy protections.

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## 4.4. With Your Consent
We may share information when you explicitly authorize it.

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# 5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have:

## 5.1. Access and Correction
- Request access to personal information we hold  
- Update or correct account data  

## 5.2. Deletion (Right to be Forgotten)
- Request deletion of your account and personal data  
- Some information may be retained to comply with the law  

## 5.3. Data Portability
- Request your data in a structured, machine‑readable format  

## 5.4. Opt‑Out Options
- Opt out of marketing emails  
- Manage cookie preferences via browser settings  

## 5.5. Do Not Track  
We currently do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.

## 5.6. Submitting a Request  
Email: **privacy@astermind.ai**  
We respond within **5 business days**.

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# 6. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use only essential cookies for:
- Authentication  
- License validation  
- Security  

You may disable cookies through browser settings, but some functionality may be limited.

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# 7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Services are not intended for individuals under age 18.  
We do not knowingly collect information from children.

If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

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# 8. INTERNATIONAL USERS

## 8.1. Data Transfers  
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.  
We implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

## 8.2. GDPR Rights (EEA)  
Users in the EEA are entitled to:
- Access, rectification, deletion  
- Restriction or objection to processing  
- Data portability  
- Lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority  

Legal bases include:
- Performance of a contract  
- Legitimate interests  
- Consent  
- Legal obligations  

## 8.3. CCPA Rights (California)  
California residents have rights to:
- Know what personal data is collected  
- Request deletion  
- Know whether data is sold or shared (AsterMind **does not** sell data)  
- Non‑discrimination for exercising these rights  

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# 9. THIRD‑PARTY SERVICES

The Services may contain links or rely on third‑party integrations (Stripe, support systems, etc.).  
This Privacy Policy does not cover third‑party practices.

We recommend reviewing their policies separately.

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# 10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.  
Material changes will be communicated via:
- Email notification  
- Website notice  
- In‑product alerts  

Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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# 11. DATA CONTROLLER INFORMATION

**AsterMind AI Corporation**  
706 Scottingham Terrace  
North Chesterfield, VA 23236  
United States

Email: **privacy@astermind.ai**  

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# 12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

**AsterMind AI Corporation**  
706 Scottingham Terrace  
North Chesterfield, VA 23236  
United States  

Privacy Officer: **privacy@astermind.ai**  
Website: https://astermind.ai  

You may also contact your local data protection authority for GDPR‑relevant inquiries.

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# ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND CONSENT TO ITS TERMS.

**IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE PRACTICES, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.**

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*This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above.*
