Privacy Policy

Citizens of AI (“Citizens of AI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a community initiative designed to help people share thoughts, opinions, and experiences related to artificial intelligence through digital and community-driven experiences. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information when users interact with Citizens of AI through SMS, websites, community walls, QR code experiences, events, and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information voluntarily submitted by users as well as limited technical information automatically collected through our platforms.

Information users may provide directly includes:

• Phone numbers
• ZIP codes or community information
• First names, nicknames, or display names
• Opinions, comments, and messages submitted through SMS or web forms
• Event participation details
• Survey responses and community feedback

We may also automatically collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP addresses
• Website interaction data
• Referral pages
• Cookies and analytics information
• Approximate geographic information

This information helps improve platform functionality, security, moderation, and user experience.

2. How Information Is Used

Collected information may be used to:

• Operate and improve Citizens of AI
• Display approved messages on community walls
• Organize responses by ZIP code, district, city, or region
• Measure community sentiment regarding AI
• Send participation confirmations and conversational messages
• Moderate content submissions
• Prevent fraud, spam, abuse, or misuse
• Conduct analytics and reporting
• Organize local events or educational initiatives
• Maintain platform security and reliability

Aggregated or anonymized data may be used for research, reporting, or trend analysis purposes.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. SMS Communications

Users opt into SMS communications by voluntarily texting Citizens of AI, scanning QR codes connected to the platform, or submitting their phone numbers through our website or event experiences.

Users may receive:

• Confirmation messages
• Participation acknowledgements
• Community-related updates
• Event reminders or updates
• Links related to Citizens of AI experiences

Message frequency varies depending on participation and interaction with the platform.

Message and data rates may apply.

Users may:

• Reply STOP to unsubscribe
• Reply HELP for assistance

Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

4. Public Community Wall & User Submissions

Approved submissions may appear publicly on Citizens of AI experiences, including digital walls, event displays, or community dashboards.

Displayed information may include:

• First name or nickname
• ZIP code or community label
• Timestamp of submission
• AI-generated sentiment or categorization labels

Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal information including financial information, medical information, passwords, government identification numbers, or private contact details.

5. Content Moderation

Citizens of AI reserves the right to review, reject, remove, edit, or moderate content submitted through the platform.

Content may be removed if it:

• Contains hate speech
• Promotes violence or harassment
• Contains explicit or illegal material
• Includes spam or malicious links
• Attempts impersonation
• Violates intellectual property rights
• Violates community standards or applicable laws

Moderation decisions are made at our discretion.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Limited information may be shared with trusted service providers solely to operate Citizens of AI, including:

• SMS providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Moderation tools
• Fraud prevention services
• Customer support tools

Information may also be disclosed:

• When required by law
• To protect rights or safety
• To investigate fraud or abuse
• During mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring

7. Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Operate the platform
• Maintain moderation and safety systems
• Comply with legal obligations
• Improve services and analytics
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Certain information may be anonymized and retained for historical or analytical purposes.

8. Security

Citizens of AI implements commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or destruction.

However, no internet-based platform or communication method can guarantee complete security, and users participate at their own risk.

9. Cookies & Analytics

Our websites may use cookies, analytics technologies, and similar tools to:

• Improve website performance
• Understand visitor behavior
• Maintain security
• Measure engagement and participation

Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

10. Third-Party Services

Citizens of AI may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, services, or platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external services, and users should review those policies independently.

11. Children’s Privacy

Citizens of AI is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that information from a child has been collected, reasonable efforts will be made to remove it.

12. User Rights & Choices

Depending on applicable laws and jurisdictions, users may have rights related to their personal information, including rights to:

• Request access to information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information
• Limit certain uses of information
• Opt out of communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, technological, legal, or organizational changes.

Updated versions will be posted with revised effective dates. Continued participation after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Information

Citizens of AI
Email: hello@rebrandx.ai
Phone: +1 (313) 244-0690