Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Welcome to Create ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered development platform at thecreateapp.com (the "Service").

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

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service:

Account Information: Email address, name, and authentication credentials
Profile Information: Display name, profile picture, and preferences
Project Data: Applications, code, files, and content you create
Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests

1.2 OAuth Provider Information

When you authenticate using third-party OAuth providers, we receive:

GitHub: Username, email, profile picture, public repository information
Google: Name, email address, profile picture

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, interactions
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs, performance data
Cookies: Session tokens, preferences, analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: Provide, maintain, and improve the Create platform
Authentication: Verify your identity and manage your account
AI Features: Process your requests using AI models (Claude, TTS)
Communication: Send service updates, security alerts, and support messages
Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve user experience
Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Research: Develop new features and improve existing functionality

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization mechanisms
Infrastructure: Secure cloud hosting on Vercel's infrastructure
Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and threat detection
Data Backup: Regular backups to prevent data loss

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

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our platform:

Clerk

Authentication and user management service. Processes your email and OAuth credentials. Privacy Policy

Vercel

Cloud hosting and infrastructure provider. Processes usage logs and application data. Privacy Policy

Anthropic (Claude AI)

AI model provider for code generation and assistance. Processes your prompts and project data. Privacy Policy

RunPod

GPU infrastructure for AI text-to-speech processing. Processes text content for audio generation. Privacy Policy

GitHub

OAuth authentication and repository integration. Accesses your profile and repository data with your permission. Privacy Policy

Google

OAuth authentication service. Accesses your email and basic profile information. Privacy Policy

5. Your Rights

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

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA)

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction: Limit how we process your data
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection: Object to processing of your data
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time

5.2 CCPA Rights (California)

Know: Request disclosure of data collection and use practices
Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@thecreateapp.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Analytics Cookies: Understand how you use our Service
Session Cookies: Maintain your login state and session data

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our Service.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 immediately at privacy@thecreateapp.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Privacy Shield Framework compliance (where applicable)
Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Create Privacy Team

Email: privacy@thecreateapp.com

Website: https://thecreateapp.com

We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

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2026