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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 17, 2026

Higgs AI LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a Wyoming limited liability company, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Higgs AI Cogni Map System ("Service").

Data Controller

Higgs AI LLC is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For privacy inquiries, contact us at kamden@higgsaillc.com.

Our Privacy Commitment

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Data Type What We Collect Purpose
Account Information Email, name, profile picture (via Replit Auth) Account creation and identification
Chat History Messages sent to AI, AI responses Conversation continuity, user experience
Payment Information Transaction IDs, purchase amounts (NOT card numbers) Credit delivery, billing records
Custom Cogni Maps JSON files you upload Providing the analysis service

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Data Type What We Collect Purpose
Usage Data Cogni Maps used, message counts, session duration Service improvement, analytics
Device Information Browser type, IP address (for rate limiting) Security, abuse prevention
Session Data Authentication tokens, session identifiers Keeping you logged in

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

3. Third-Party Services

We share limited data with the following third-party services:

3.1 AI Providers

Provider Data Shared Purpose
Google (Gemini API) Chat messages, Cogni Map context AI response generation
Anthropic (Claude API) Chat messages, Cogni Map context AI response generation (when applicable)

Note: AI providers process data according to their own privacy policies. We use API-only access; your data is not used to train their models under our commercial agreements.

3.2 Payment Processing

Provider Data Shared Purpose
Stripe, Inc. Email, payment method details Secure payment processing

Stripe handles all payment information. We never see or store your full card number. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Authentication

Provider Data Shared Purpose
Replit (OpenID Connect) Authentication tokens Secure login via Google, GitHub, or email

4. Data Retention

Data Type Retention Period
Account Information Until account deletion
Chat History Until you delete it or close your account
Payment Records 7 years (legal/tax requirements)
Session Data 7 days after logout
Usage Analytics 12 months (aggregated)

5. Your Rights

5.1 All Users

5.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act:

How to Exercise Your California Rights

To submit a verifiable consumer request, email kamden@higgsaillc.com with:

We will respond within 45 days. If we cannot verify your identity, we may request additional information. You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

Appeal Process: If we deny your request, you may appeal by emailing kamden@higgsaillc.com with "Privacy Appeal" in the subject line. We will respond to appeals within 60 days.

5.3 European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR:

Legal Basis for Processing

Processing Activity Legal Basis
Account creation and authentication Contractual necessity
Processing chat messages Contractual necessity
Payment processing Contractual necessity
Service improvement and analytics Legitimate interests
Security and fraud prevention Legitimate interests
Marketing communications (if any) Consent

5.4 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of personal information by emailing kamden@higgsaillc.com. Note: We do not currently sell personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

6.1 Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by applicable law. Notification will include the nature of the breach, types of data affected, and steps we are taking to address the situation.

7. Cookies and Tracking

7.1 Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose
Session Cookie Essential Keeps you logged in

We use only essential cookies required for the Service to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

7.2 Do Not Track

We honor Do Not Track browser signals. We do not track users across third-party websites.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States, where our servers and third-party providers are located. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, including AI provider documentation and external resources referenced in Cogni Maps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

12. Contact Us

Higgs AI LLC

Wyoming, USA

Email: kamden@higgsaillc.com

Data Protection Officer: Kamden Higgs

To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at kamden@higgsaillc.com with your request. We will respond within 30 days.