1. Introduction

Vero AI (“Vero,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides a technology service that analyzes publicly available short-form video content to estimate the likelihood that such content was generated or manipulated using artificial intelligence. Our goal is to promote transparency and trust in digital media.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when users interact with Vero AI via SMS, web, or related services.

2. Scope

   
   

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• SMS-based interactions with Vero AI

• Any associated web pages or hosted result links

• Beta, experimental, and future versions of the service

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Phone number used to send and receive SMS messages

• Public video URLs submitted for analysis

• Optional feedback or messages sent to us

3.2 Information Automatically Collected

Message metadata (timestamps, delivery status) Technical logs related to system performance, abuse prevention, and debugging Derived analysis artifacts such as: Extracted video frames Model outputs (scores, classifications) Visual indicators (e.g., heatmaps)

3.3 Public Content

Message metadata (timestamps, delivery status) Technical logs related to system performance, abuse prevention, and debugging Derived analysis artifacts such as: Extracted video frames Model outputs (scores, classifications) Visual indicators (e.g., heatmaps)

4. How We Use Information

   
   

   We use collected information to:

   • Perform AI-based analysis on submitted video content

   • Generate AI-likelihood scores and explanatory indicators

   • Host and deliver result links to users

   • Maintain system integrity, prevent abuse, and improve performance

   • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

   We do not use personal data for advertising or resale.

5. Data storage and retention

5.1 Video Data

Submitted videos may be temporarily stored to complete analysis Generated outputs (e.g., annotated videos) may be stored for result delivery Data may be deleted automatically after a reasonable period unless: Required for debugging Required for security or abuse prevention Retained in anonymized or aggregated form for system improvement

5.2 Phone Numbers

Phone numbers are stored only as needed to deliver requested responses and comply with messaging regulations Opt-out requests are honored immediately

6. Data Sharing

We may share limited data with:

• Cloud infrastructure providers (e.g., hosting, storage)

• Messaging providers (e.g., SMS delivery services)

• Legal authorities if required by law

We do not sell or rent personal data.

7. User Consent and Messaging Compliance

Users explicitly opt in by initiating contact or sending a video link

• Messages are transactional and user-initiated

• Users may opt out at any time by replying STOP

• Standard messaging rates may apply

9. Children's Privacy

Vero AI is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. . Third Party Platforms

Vero AI is not affiliated with TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or other platforms. Content analysis is performed independently and solely at the user’s request.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of changes.

12. . Contact

For questions or requests:

[tryveroai@gmail.com]