Privacy Policy

WHUT.AI LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company doing business as BrandPushers ("BrandPushers," "we," "us," or "our"), operates the website brandpushers.ai and the services accessible through it (collectively, the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Platform or apply to our brand accelerator program.

By accessing or using our Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out our application form, create an account, or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Full name and email address
• Brand name, concept, and stage of development
• Business or personal social media handles
• Revenue, funding, and market information you share
• Documents you upload (pitch decks, operating agreements, etc.)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide in forms or correspondence

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Platform, we automatically collect:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookie and tracking data (see Section 4)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services you connect, including scheduling platforms (Calendly) and payment processors when you engage with our paid program.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and evaluate your application to our accelerator program
• Provide, maintain, and improve our Platform and services
• Communicate with you about your application, program status, or account
• Schedule calls and meetings through our scheduling integrations
• Process payments and manage program fee arrangements
• Send program updates, resources, and relevant communications
• Analyze usage to improve our Platform experience
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in Supabase, a cloud-based database and backend platform hosted on secure infrastructure with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we take data security seriously, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our Platform. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Platform to function, including authentication session tokens.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform so we can improve the experience. These may be set by third-party analytics providers.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair Platform functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Supabase: Database hosting, authentication, and file storage. Privacy Policy
• Calendly: Meeting scheduling when you book a call with us. Privacy Policy
• Payment Processor: If you participate in our paid program, payment information is processed by our payment provider and is not stored on our servers.
• Vercel: Website hosting and edge delivery.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help operate our Platform (hosting, analytics, payments) under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice to you.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of BrandPushers, our members, or the public.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Application data from applicants not accepted into the program is retained for up to 2 years. Program participant data is retained for the duration of our business relationship and for at least 5 years thereafter for legal and business record purposes.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@brandpushers.ai. We will respond within 45 days.

9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

Our lawful basis for processing personal data includes: your consent (e.g., submitting an application), performance of a contract (e.g., providing program services), legitimate interests (e.g., improving our Platform), and compliance with legal obligations.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at hello@brandpushers.ai. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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