Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Kael API ("we", "our", "us") operates the website www.kael.ink and provides developer tool APIs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

API Key Registration: Email address (used to deliver your API key and service communications).
API Usage Data: Request timestamps, endpoints accessed, response codes, and rate limit counters. We do not log request bodies or response payloads.
Server Logs: IP addresses, user agent strings, and request metadata for security monitoring and abuse prevention.
Payment Information: When you upgrade to a paid tier, payment is processed by our Merchant of Record (Creem). We do not store credit card numbers, payment card details, or financial account information on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve our API services.
To manage your API key, enforce rate limits, and track usage quotas.
To communicate service updates, security alerts, or changes to our terms.
To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security threats.
To generate anonymized, aggregate usage statistics.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

Payment Processing: Payment data is handled by Creem as our Merchant of Record. Their privacy policy governs payment data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain your email address and API key data as long as your account is active. Server logs (IP addresses) are retained for up to 30 days for security purposes. Anonymized usage statistics may be retained indefinitely.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures including HTTPS encryption, firewall protection, and access controls to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You may:

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Opt out of non-essential communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at kael@kael.ink.

8. Cookies

Our API service does not use cookies. Our website may use minimal cookies for functionality purposes only (no tracking or advertising cookies).

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: kael@kael.ink
Website: www.kael.ink