🔒 Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. We're committed to protecting your data and being transparent about how we use it.
📋 Overview
Insult King™ is committed to protecting your privacy under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and your rights.
Insult King™ ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Insult King website and mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information except as described in this Privacy Policy.
📊 What Data We Collect
🔍 Personal Information
- Account Data: Email address, username, password (encrypted)
- Profile Data: Display name, avatar/profile picture (if provided)
- Subscription Data: Payment information (processed securely via Apple App Store)
💬 User Content
- Roast History: AI-generated roasts you've created and favorited
- Forum Posts: Messages posted in community forums (if applicable)
- Generated Images: AI-created memes and images you've saved
- Activity Data: Login streaks, usage statistics, app interactions
📱 Technical Information
- Device Data: Device type, operating system, app version
- Usage Analytics: How you interact with our app (anonymized)
- Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs (for technical support)
🎯 How We Use Your Data
We process your data under the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Contract Performance: To provide the service you've subscribed to
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our service and prevent abuse
- Consent: Where you've explicitly agreed (e.g., marketing emails)
🔧 Service Operation
- Provide and maintain our AI roasting service
- Process subscriptions and manage your account
- Generate personalized content and recommendations
- Save your favorites and maintain your roast history
📈 Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve AI responses
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Develop new features based on user feedback
- Ensure service security and prevent abuse
📧 Communication
- Send important service updates and notifications
- Provide customer support when requested
- Send marketing emails (only with your consent)
🤝 Data Sharing & Third Parties
Insult King™ does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
🔗 Limited Sharing
We may share your data only in these specific circumstances:
- Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for hosting and authentication
- Payment Processing: Apple App Store for subscription management
- AI Services: OpenAI for generating roast content (anonymized prompts only)
- Legal Compliance: When required by UK law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfer: If our company is acquired (users will be notified)
🌍 International Transfers
Some of our service providers (like Firebase/Google) may process data outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Additional security measures for cross-border transfers
⚖️ Your Data Rights (UK GDPR)
When you delete your account, ALL your data is permanently removed from our systems:
- ✅ All roasts and favorites deleted
- ✅ Profile and account information erased
- ✅ No backups kept after deletion
- ✅ Data cannot be recovered once deleted
🛡️ How We Protect Your Data
🔐 Security Measures
- Encryption: All data encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication
- Regular Audits: Security reviews and vulnerability assessments
- Secure Hosting: Data hosted on Google Firebase with enterprise security
⏰ Data Retention
- Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
- Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 24 months of inactivity
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance
- Immediate Deletion: Available upon request through account deletion
🍪 Cookies & Analytics
📊 What We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for login and basic functionality
- Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our service
- No Advertising Cookies: We don't use cookies for advertising purposes
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect service functionality.
👶 Children's Privacy
Insult King™ is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
📝 Changes to This 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
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
- In-app notification for major policy updates
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
📞 Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us:
Email: privacy@insultking.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@insultking.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days (as required by UK GDPR)
🇬🇧 UK Data Protection Authority:
If you're not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):