1. Introduction

Welcome to MEEMES ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website meemes.fun (the "Service"), an AI-powered face swap meme generator. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using MEEMES, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address
Account credentials (managed securely by our authentication provider)
Profile information you choose to provide

2.2 User-Uploaded Content

To provide our face swap service, we process:

Facial photographs you upload
Meme templates you select
Generated meme images and GIFs

Important: Generated memes are automatically deleted after 30 days. We do not use your facial images to train AI models.

2.3 Payment Information

When you make purchases, our payment processor (Stripe) collects:

Payment card details
Billing address
Transaction history

We do not store your full payment card details. Stripe handles all payment processing in compliance with PCI-DSS standards.

2.4 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and features used
Time and date of visits
Device information
Referral sources

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain our face swap service
Process your transactions and manage subscriptions
Send service-related communications
Improve and optimize our Service
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations
Respond to customer support requests

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate MEEMES:

Authentication

Clerk - Manages user authentication and accounts. Clerk Privacy Policy

Payment Processing

Stripe - Processes payments securely. Stripe Privacy Policy

Analytics

PostHog - Helps us understand how users interact with our Service. We have configured PostHog to respect Do Not Track browser settings. PostHog Privacy Policy

Error Monitoring

Sentry - Helps us identify and fix technical issues. Sentry Privacy Policy

Image Storage

Cloudinary - Stores and delivers generated meme images. Cloudinary Privacy Policy

GIF/Meme Search

Tenor (Google) - Provides searchable meme and GIF content. Google Privacy Policy

AI Processing

We use various AI services to perform face swaps. Your uploaded images are processed by these services solely to generate your meme and are not used for AI training purposes. These services include RunPod, Replicate, and other specialized face swap providers.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you signed in to your account
Remember your preferences
Understand how you use our Service
Improve our Service based on usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

We respect the Do Not Track browser setting. When enabled, we limit analytics tracking.

6. Data Retention

Generated memes: Automatically deleted after 30 days
Account data: Retained while your account is active
Payment records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years)
Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure authentication through Clerk
PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe
Regular security reviews and updates
Access controls and monitoring

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

For All Users

Access your personal data
Delete your account and associated data
Opt-out of marketing communications

For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

Right to access, rectification, and erasure
Right to data portability
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Residents (CCPA)

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@meemes.fun

9. Children's Privacy

MEEMES is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@meemes.fun. We will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, including using services that comply with applicable data protection regulations.

11. 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 and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you by email.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@meemes.fun
Website: meemes.fun