Privacy Policy

Overview

At $AQUA Meme Deck, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our meme generation platform.

Data Collection & Usage

Anonymous Users

• IP Address: Used only for rate limiting (3 generations per 24 hours)
• Browser Storage: Generated images stored locally in your browser only
• No Personal Data: We don't collect names, emails, or other personal information
• Session Data: Temporary session information for functionality

Telegram Authenticated Users

• Telegram ID: Unique identifier for your account
• Profile Information: First name, last name, username, and profile photo
• Authentication Tokens: Temporary secure tokens (expire after 5 minutes)
• Generation History: Links to your created images (not the images themselves)
• Credit Balance: Your current credit count and transaction history

Data Storage & Security

Local Storage (Anonymous Users)

• Browser Only: Images stored in your browser's localStorage
• Device Specific: Data doesn't sync across devices
• Your Control: You can clear data anytime
• Automatic Cleanup: Old images automatically removed when storage limits reached

Database Storage (Authenticated Users)

• Image Links Only: We store links to Leonardo.AI generated images, not the images themselves
• Profile Data: Basic Telegram profile information
• Encrypted Storage: All data encrypted in our secure database
• Access Control: Only you can access your personal data

Telegram Bot Integration

• Authentication Only: @aquamemedecklogin_bot is used solely for secure login
• Public Data Only: We only access public Telegram profile information
• No Message Storage: We don't store or monitor your Telegram messages
• Secure Tokens: One-time authentication tokens expire after 5 minutes
• Optional Service: Telegram authentication is completely optional

Content & Publishing

• Gallery Publishing: When you publish to the gallery, memes become part of the $AQUA community collection
• Community Use: Published content may be used for $AQUA promotional purposes
• Creator Attribution: We attempt to credit creators when possible
• Your Choice: Publishing to gallery is optional - you can keep memes private

Security Measures

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmission encrypted
• Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse and spam
• Secure Authentication: Telegram's secure OAuth system
• Regular Updates: Security patches and improvements
• Access Controls: Strict database access permissions

Cookies & Tracking

• Essential Cookies Only: We use minimal cookies for functionality
• No Tracking: No third-party tracking or analytics cookies
• Session Management: Cookies used for maintaining login sessions
• Local Storage: Browser localStorage for image storage (anonymous users)

Your Rights & Data Control

• Data Access: View your stored data anytime while logged in
• Data Deletion: Delete individual images or clear all data
• Account Deletion: Contact us to delete your account and all associated data
• Data Portability: Request your data in a readable format
• Opt-Out: Use the platform anonymously without creating an account

Third-Party Services

• Leonardo.AI: Image generation service - subject to their privacy policy
• Telegram: Authentication service - subject to Telegram's privacy policy
• Railway: Hosting service - standard hosting privacy practices
• MongoDB: Database hosting with encryption and security

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.