Privacy Policy

Welcome to Heatwave Tees ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Nikki at heatwavete7638.builtwithrocket.new. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or use our AI Design Studio feature.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you have questions, reach out to us on Facebook.

AI-Generated Image Rights & Ownership

All images generated through our AI Design Studio are the intellectual property of Heatwave Tees. By using the AI Design Studio on this website, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Ownership: All AI-generated designs, caricatures, and custom images created using our on-site AI tools are owned exclusively by Heatwave Tees. We pay for the AI services used to generate these images, and ownership of the output vests entirely in Heatwave Tees.
• No Download or Reproduction Rights: You may not download, screenshot, copy, reproduce, distribute, or use AI-generated images from this site for any purpose without purchasing the corresponding printed product through Heatwave Tees. Images are displayed for preview purposes only.
• Exclusive Fulfillment: AI-generated designs displayed on this site may only be obtained as a physical printed product (t-shirt, hoodie, DTF transfer, etc.) ordered through Heatwave Tees. We are the sole authorized printer and distributor of these designs.
• Uploaded Photos: When you upload a photo to our AI Design Studio, you grant Heatwave Tees a limited license to process that image through our AI tools solely for the purpose of generating your requested design. We do not store, sell, or share your uploaded photos. The AI-transformed output remains the property of Heatwave Tees.
• License to Customer: Upon completing a purchase of a printed product featuring an AI-generated design, Heatwave Tees grants you a personal, non-commercial license to use that specific printed item. This does not transfer copyright or ownership of the underlying design.
• Prohibited Uses: You may not use AI-generated images from this site for commercial purposes, resale, sublicensing, or to train other AI models. Any unauthorized use constitutes infringement of Heatwave Tees' intellectual property rights.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate our website:

• Prompts and text you enter into the AI Design Studio (used only to generate your requested image)
• Photos you voluntarily upload to the AI Design Studio (processed in real-time, not stored)
• Basic usage data such as pages visited and time on site (via analytics tools)
• Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us via Facebook

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate AI images based on your prompts and uploaded photos
• Improve our website and AI Design Studio experience
• Respond to inquiries and process orders
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party AI Services

Our AI Design Studio is powered by OpenAI's image generation technology. When you use the AI Design Studio, your text prompts and uploaded images are transmitted to OpenAI's servers for processing. This transmission is governed by OpenAI's Privacy Policy. Heatwave Tees pays for these AI services and retains ownership of all generated outputs as described in the AI-Generated Image Rights section above.

Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve the experience for everyone. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function as intended.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information transmitted to and from our website. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We do not store uploaded photos or AI-generated images on our servers beyond the immediate session required to display them to you.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our image rights practices, please reach out to us on Facebook. We're happy to help.