Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
Our Privacy-First Promise
We believe privacy is a fundamental right. Unlike many AI services, we do not store your prompts or API responses long-term. Your data is processed temporarily and then discarded—because we believe the best way to protect your data is to not keep it in the first place.
Introduction
Welcome to FreeAIAPIKey.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are a team of developers committed to making AI accessible to everyone through affordable API access. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, API services, and related features (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Zero Tolerance for Illegal Activity
We strictly prohibit and do not promote any illegal activity. Our platform is designed for legitimate research, development, educational, and business purposes only.
Any use of our services for illegal acts, including but not limited to:
- Cybercrime, hacking, or unauthorized access
- Fraud, scams, or financial crimes
- Distribution of illicit content
- Violating applicable laws
- Bypassing security measures
- Abusing our infrastructure
Will result in:
- Immediate account termination
- Permanent ban from our platform
- Reporting to relevant authorities as required by law
Information We Collect
We follow a minimal data collection philosophy. We only collect information that is absolutely necessary to provide our Services, maintain security, and comply with legal obligations.
Account Information
- • Email address — For account verification, notifications, and support
- • Username — For account identification
- • Password hash — Securely hashed (we never store plain-text passwords)
Usage Data
- • API call metadata — Timestamp, endpoint, model used
- • Token counts — For billing calculations
- • Credit balance & transactions — For account management
We do NOT store your API prompts, responses, or conversation history
Security & Anti-Abuse Data
- • IP address — For rate limiting and security
- • Device fingerprint — To prevent automated abuse
- • Authentication logs — Login attempts and security events
Payment Information
We use trusted third-party payment processors (Paddle, PayU). We do not store your full credit card numbers, CVV codes, or bank account details.
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- • Account management
- • API service delivery
- • Billing and credits
- • Technical support
Security & Protection
- • Fraud prevention
- • Rate limiting
- • Platform integrity
- • Abuse detection
Service Improvement
- • Analytics
- • Error monitoring
- • Feature development
Legal Compliance
- • Regulatory requirements
- • Law enforcement
- • Tax obligations
We do NOT use your data for:
- Training AI models
- Selling to third parties
- Marketing without consent
- Behavioral profiling
Data Storage & Retention
Our "No Storage" Philosophy
Your prompts and messages are processed in real-time and immediately discarded. AI responses are streamed to you and not retained on our servers.
Even in the unlikely event of a data breach, there would be no historical API content to compromise.
| Data Type | Retention | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| API prompts/responses | 0 days | Privacy-first design |
| Temporary cache | 5-15 min | Performance |
| Account information | Until deletion | Service provision |
| Usage logs (metadata) | 30 days | Billing, abuse investigation |
| Security logs | 90 days | Security analysis |
| Payment records | 7 years | Legal/tax compliance |
Account Deletion
When you delete your account, all personal information is permanently removed within 30 days. You may request a complete data export before deletion by contacting us.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Encryption
TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest
Secure Auth
bcrypt hashing, 2FA support
Monitoring
Real-time threat detection
- API key security — Keys are hashed and never displayed in full after creation
- Access controls — Strict role-based access for team members (2FA required)
- DDoS protection — Mitigation against distributed attacks
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
Access & Portability
- • Request a copy of your data
- • Export in machine-readable format
- • View usage and billing history
Correction & Deletion
- • Update account information
- • Request account deletion
- • Restrict processing
Exercising Your Rights
Many options are available directly in your account dashboard. For other requests, submit through our contact page. We respond within 30 days.
International Data Transfers
Our servers and team are distributed globally. We comply with international data protection standards:
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Paddle, PayU | Billing and payments |
| AWS/GCP | Cloud infrastructure |
| OpenAI, Anthropic, etc. | AI model providers |
Note: When you use our API, your requests are forwarded to underlying AI model providers. We do not share your account information with these providers, and requests are anonymized where technically possible.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For material changes, we will notify you via email or dashboard notification at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
We welcome your questions, concerns, and feedback about this Privacy Policy.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing personal data is:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account creation & management | Performance of contract |
| API service delivery | Performance of contract |
| Security & fraud prevention | Legitimate interests |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation |
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
FreeAIAPIKey.com does not sell personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration.
Our Privacy Commitment
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Contact UsThis Privacy Policy is effective as of February 11, 2026.
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