Vendor List for AI Language Model Providers

This vendor list discloses the third-party AI language model providers we use to process user information on our website. These providers assist with generating responses, content, or other AI-driven features. We have data processing agreements (DPAs) in place with each vendor to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws, such as GDPR and CCPA. Importantly, we do not allow any data passed to these models to be used for training purposes or retained for data storage beyond the immediate processing needs. Data is processed ephemerally and deleted promptly after use. For more details on our overall data practices, refer to our full Privacy Policy.

OpenAI (ChatGPT)
-Contact Information: OpenAI, LLC; support@openai.com; https://openai.com
-Type of Service Provided: AI language model for natural language processing and generation
-Categories of Data Shared or Processed: User queries, prompts, IP addresses, device information, and interaction metadata (e.g., session IDs)
-Purpose of Data Processing or Sharing: To generate AI responses, improve user experience, and handle conversational interactions based on legitimate interest or consent
-Data Retention and Storage Details: Data is not stored or used for training; processed in real-time and deleted immediately after response generation. Stored in the US or EU regions as per DPA.
-Whether Data is Sold or Shared: No sale or sharing beyond processing; data is not sold
-Link to Vendor's Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
-User Rights and Controls: Users can request access, deletion, or opt-out via our privacy tools. Contact us to exercise rights, which we forward to the vendor if needed. DPAs ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards.

Anthropic (Claude)
-Contact Information: Anthropic, PBC; support@anthropic.com; https://anthropic.com
-Type of Service Provided: AI language model for natural language understanding and generation
-Categories of Data Shared or Processed: User queries, prompts, IP addresses, device information, and interaction metadata (e.g., session IDs)
-Purpose of Data Processing or Sharing: To provide AI-assisted content creation, analysis, and responses based on legitimate interest or consent
-Data Retention and Storage Details: Data is not stored or used for training; processed transiently and purged post-processing. Stored in secure US-based servers.
-Whether Data is Sold or Shared: No sale or sharing beyond processing; data is not sold
-Link to Vendor's Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
-User Rights and Controls: Users can exercise rights like access or deletion through our platform. We maintain DPAs for data protection and can assist with vendor-specific requests.

Google (Gemini)
-Contact Information: Google LLC; privacy@google.com; https://cloud.google.com
-Type of Service Provided: AI language model for multimodal processing and generation
-Categories of Data Shared or Processed: User queries, prompts, IP addresses, device information, and interaction metadata (e.g., session IDs); may include images or files if uploaded
-Purpose of Data Processing or Sharing: To enable AI features like text generation, summarisation, or analysis based on legitimate interest or consent
-Data Retention and Storage Details: Data is not stored or used for training; handled in-memory and deleted after processing. Stored in Google Cloud regions (e.g., US, EU) with encryption.
-Whether Data is Sold or Shared: No sale or sharing beyond processing; data is not sold
-Link to Vendor's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
-User Rights and Controls: Opt-out options available via cookie settings or account preferences. Contact us for data requests, which align with Google's DPA terms for user rights.

xAI (Grok)
-Contact Information: xAI Corp; support@x.ai; https://x.ai
-Type of Service Provided: AI language model for conversational AI and real-time information processing
-Categories of Data Shared or Processed: User queries, prompts, IP addresses, device information, and interaction metadata (e.g., session IDs)
-Purpose of Data Processing or Sharing: To deliver dynamic AI responses, including searches and analysis, based on legitimate interest or consent
-Data Retention and Storage Details: Data is not stored or used for training; processed ephemerally and not retained. Stored in secure, compliant data centers (primarily US).
-Whether Data is Sold or Shared: No sale or sharing beyond processing; data is not sold
-Link to Vendor's Privacy Policy: https://x.ai/privacy
-User Rights and Controls: Users can manage consents and request data handling via our site. DPAs ensure rights like access and deletion are respected.

This list is subject to updates as we add or change vendors. We notify users of material changes via our Privacy Policy. If you have questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at [your contact email]. We recommend reviewing each vendor's privacy policy for additional insights into their practices.