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Arkus privacy policy
Arkus AI AB (“Arkus,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides an AI platform that enables organizations to design, deploy, and operate AI agents and intelligent workflows, particularly for digital health, healthcare technology, and life sciences applications.
We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data and complying with applicable privacy laws, including:
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- UK GDPR
- Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection
- Other applicable international privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how Arkus collects, uses, processes, and protects personal information when you access or use our:
- website arkus.ai
- Arkus AI Agent Builder platform
- related services, APIs, and integrations
(collectively referred to as the “Services”).
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Personal Data
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Examples may include:
- name
- business email address
- phone number
- account username
- IP address
- device identifiers
- usage logs
- authentication tokens
- technical telemetry
Personal data does not include anonymized or aggregated information that cannot reasonably be linked to an individual.
Arkus does not intentionally collect special category personal data, such as:
- health records
- genetic data
- biometric identifiers
- precise geolocation
Customers are instructed not to upload such data unless they have appropriate legal authority and safeguards in place.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you interact with our Services, you may provide personal data such as:
- account registration details
- business contact information
- support requests or communications
- subscription and billing details
Payments are processed through secure third-party providers (for example Stripe). Arkus does not store full payment card details.
Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Services, we automatically collect technical information including:
- IP address
- browser type and device information
- operating system
- timestamps of activity
- platform interactions
- error logs and debugging data
This information helps us maintain platform security and performance.
Usage and Analytics Data
We collect information about how users interact with the platform, such as:
- prompts submitted to AI agents
- agent executions
- deployment events
- feature usage
- system performance metrics
Where possible, analytics data is aggregated or anonymized.
Customer Data
When using the Arkus platform, users may upload or generate Customer Data, such as:
- code
- prompts
- workflow configurations
- application data
- outputs generated by AI models
Arkus processes Customer Data only to provide and improve the Services, in accordance with applicable agreements.
3. Data Handling in AI Services
Arkus may transmit data to third-party AI providers when users request AI processing.
Examples may include providers such as:
- OpenAI
- Google AI services
- other AI model providers integrated through Arkus
When you submit prompts or inputs to these models:
- your data may be transmitted to the provider
- the provider processes the request and returns an output
Arkus does not control the privacy practices of third-party AI providers.
Users should review the privacy policies of any integrated providers they use.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Arkus processes personal data only where a lawful basis exists.
Under GDPR, these may include:
Contract Performance
Processing necessary to provide the Services you requested.
Legitimate Interests
Processing necessary for:
- platform security
- fraud detection
- system monitoring
- product improvement
Consent
Processing based on your consent, including:
- marketing communications
- non-essential cookies
You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legal Obligations
Processing required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. How We Use Personal Data
We process personal data to:
- provide and maintain the Services
- operate AI agents and platform features
- manage user accounts and subscriptions
- process payments and billing
- improve system performance and reliability
- detect fraud or abuse
- respond to support requests
- communicate product updates
- comply with legal obligations
Where possible, Arkus uses aggregated or anonymized data for analytics and platform improvement.
6. Healthcare and Sensitive Data
Arkus primarily serves digital health and healthcare technology companies.
However, the platform itself is not intended to store protected health information unless appropriate safeguards and agreements are in place.
Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, including:
- GDPR
- national healthcare privacy laws
- applicable medical device regulations
Where healthcare data is processed, customers must ensure appropriate legal basis and safeguards.
7. Data Sharing and Sub-Processors
Arkus may share data with trusted third-party providers that help us operate the platform.
These may include providers for:
- cloud infrastructure and hosting
- analytics services
- customer support tools
- payment processing
- AI model providers
All sub-processors are subject to contractual obligations to protect personal data.
8. International Data Transfers
Arkus may transfer personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area.
When this occurs, we implement safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- approved international transfer mechanisms under GDPR.
These safeguards ensure that personal data receives an adequate level of protection.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Arkus uses cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our Services.
These may include:
Necessary Cookies
Required for authentication and platform functionality.
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand platform usage and performance.
Functional Cookies
Used to remember user preferences.
Marketing Cookies
Used to measure marketing effectiveness (where consent is provided).
Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings or our cookie banner.
10. Data Security
Arkus implements industry-standard security practices to protect personal data.
Security measures include:
- encryption of data in transit
- encrypted storage where applicable
- role-based access controls
- multi-factor authentication
- continuous system monitoring
- security audits and risk assessments
While we take strong security measures, no system can guarantee absolute security.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Retention may depend on:
- contractual obligations
- legal requirements
- security needs
- dispute resolution
When data is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized.
Users may request deletion of their personal data by contacting us.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws.
These may include the right to:
- access your personal data
- correct inaccurate data
- request deletion
- restrict processing
- object to certain uses of data
- withdraw consent
- request data portability
Requests can be submitted using the contact details below.
13. Children’s Privacy
The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If we discover that personal data has been collected from a minor, it will be deleted promptly.
14. Third-Party Services
Our Services may integrate with third-party platforms such as:
- development tools
- cloud infrastructure providers
- payment providers
- AI model providers
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
Arkus is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
15. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- legal requirements
- platform features
- data processing practices
When material changes occur, we will provide notice through:
- our website
- email notifications
- in-platform announcements
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Arkus AI AB
Website: https://arkus.ai
Email: hello@arkus.ai
You may also contact your local data protection authority if you believe your data rights have been violated.
