Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and shared when you interact with Add-it AI research project materials, demonstrations, and related services.

Last updated: January 27, 2025

Research Context

Add-it AI is a research project developed by NVIDIA in collaboration with academic institutions. This privacy policy applies to interactions with the research materials, demonstrations, and related online resources.

As a research project, Add-it AI prioritizes transparency and responsible use of any data interactions that may occur through demonstrations or academic collaborations.

Information Collection

Demo Interactions

When using interactive demonstrations of Add-it AI:

  • Images you upload for processing may be temporarily stored for computation
  • Text prompts and descriptions provided for object insertion
  • Generated results and interaction patterns for system improvement
  • Technical metadata such as processing time and system performance

Research Participation

For academic collaborations and research participation:

  • Contact information for academic collaboration purposes
  • Research affiliation and professional background
  • Feedback and evaluation data for research improvement
  • Technical discussions and methodology questions

Website Analytics

Standard web analytics may include:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Time spent on different sections
  • General geographic regions (non-specific)
  • Device and browser information for compatibility

How Information is Used

Research Purposes

  • Improving Add-it AI methodology and performance
  • Understanding user interaction patterns
  • Evaluating system effectiveness and usability
  • Academic research and publication purposes
  • Developing better image editing techniques

System Improvement

  • Optimizing processing algorithms and performance
  • Enhancing user interface and experience
  • Identifying and fixing technical issues
  • Improving object placement accuracy
  • Refining attention mechanisms and model behavior

Data Protection and Security

Important Security Notice

Do not upload sensitive, personal, confidential, or proprietary images to any demonstration interfaces. Use only images that you have the right to share and that do not contain sensitive information.

Technical Measures

  • Temporary storage with automatic deletion
  • Secure transmission protocols
  • Access controls for research team members
  • Regular security assessments and updates

Data Handling

  • Minimal data collection practices
  • Purpose limitation for research use only
  • No sale or commercial use of user data
  • Aggregated and anonymized analysis

Third-Party Services

Hugging Face Spaces

Interactive demonstrations may be hosted on Hugging Face Spaces platform:

  • Subject to Hugging Face's terms of service and privacy policy
  • Processing occurs on Hugging Face infrastructure
  • Interaction logs may be maintained by the platform
  • Please review Hugging Face privacy policies for platform-specific details

GitHub Repository

Code repositories and issue tracking:

  • Public discussions and technical questions
  • Issue reports and feature requests
  • Contributions and collaborative development
  • Subject to GitHub's terms and privacy policies

Your Rights and Choices

Data Control

  • Choose what information to share in demonstrations
  • Avoid uploading sensitive or personal content
  • Participate in research evaluations voluntarily
  • Contact research team for data-related questions

Access and Deletion

  • Request information about data collected
  • Ask for deletion of specific interactions
  • Opt out of research participation
  • Report concerns about data handling

Research Ethics

Responsible Research Practices

The Add-it AI research project follows responsible AI research practices and ethical guidelines for computer vision research:

  • Transparency in research methodology and data use
  • Respect for user privacy and data protection
  • Clear communication about research purposes
  • Commitment to beneficial applications of the technology
  • Consideration of potential societal impacts

Data Retention

Temporary Processing

Images and prompts used in demonstrations are typically processed temporarily and not permanently stored unless specifically required for research purposes and with appropriate consent.

Research Data

Aggregated, anonymized research data may be retained for academic research purposes, publication, and long-term study of image editing techniques and user interaction patterns.

Privacy Contact

Questions and Concerns

If you have questions about this privacy policy, data handling practices, or concerns about your privacy in relation to Add-it AI research:

  • Review the GitHub repository for technical documentation
  • Contact the research team through appropriate academic channels
  • Refer to NVIDIA's official privacy policies for corporate guidelines
  • Report specific concerns through established research ethics channels

Policy Updates

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in research practices, legal requirements, or technological developments. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Continued interaction with Add-it AI research materials after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

Important Disclaimer

Research Project Notice

Add-it AI is primarily a research project. This privacy policy applies specifically to research-related interactions and demonstrations. Commercial use or deployment may be subject to different terms and privacy considerations.