IChing Tool ("we", "us", or "our") operates ichingtool.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter. We use this only to send you content updates.
- Questions for divination — the questions you submit for I Ching readings. These may be stored to generate a shareable reading link.
Information collected automatically
- IP address — used solely for rate limiting (to prevent abuse of the free reading service). Not linked to personal identity.
- Server logs — standard web server access logs (page URLs, timestamps, browser type). Retained for 30 days maximum.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver the I Ching divination service and generate AI-powered readings
- To send newsletter updates (email subscribers only, with easy opt-out)
- To prevent abuse and maintain service availability (IP rate limiting)
- To improve our content and website performance
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.
3. AI Processing
Divination questions you submit are sent to Google Gemini API to generate personalized interpretations. Questions are processed solely to generate your reading. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information in your questions.
4. Cookies
We use minimal, technically necessary cookies only (session cookies for reading limits). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. No third-party analytics cookies are set.
5. Email Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- Your email is stored securely in our database
- You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send
- We will never send spam or share your email with advertisers
6. Data Retention
- Divination readings: stored indefinitely as shareable public links (no personal identifiers beyond optional question text)
- Email subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe
- IP rate limit records: automatically deleted after 7 days
- Server logs: deleted after 30 days
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request deletion of your email subscription at any time
- Request information about what data we hold about you
- Object to processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, restricted database access, and regular security reviews. No system is 100% secure; use the service at your own risk.
9. Third-Party Services
- Google Gemini AI — for generating reading interpretations (Google AI Terms)
- Google Fonts — for typography (may set cookies per Google's policy)
- Resend — for sending newsletter emails (if you've subscribed)
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at: [email protected]