AhanaZip, Inc. ("AhanaZip", "we", "us", "our") operates the website www.ahanazip.com and the API at api.ahanazip.com. We provide AI-native lossless compression software and services.
For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AhanaZip, Inc. is the data controller for personal data collected through this website and API.
Contact: privacy@ahanazip.com
| Data | Why we collect it | Legal basis (GDPR) | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email address (waitlist) | To notify you when early access opens | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) | Until you unsubscribe or request deletion, or 2 years from signup |
| IP address (API requests) | Rate limiting, abuse prevention, security | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) | Rolling 30-day window, then deleted |
| API key (Pro/Enterprise) | Authentication and usage tracking | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) | Duration of account + 90 days after deletion |
| Usage metadata | Billing, tier enforcement, abuse detection | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) | 12 months rolling |
| File contents | Compression/decompression only — processed in memory and immediately discarded | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) | Zero — never written to disk or logs |
/v1/compress or
/v1/decompress are processed entirely in memory and are not stored, logged,
or retained in any form after the response is sent. We have no ability to read or recover
files you have compressed.
ahanazip.com (the static marketing site hosted on Spaceship) does not use tracking cookies or analytics. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking scripts.
If the API is temporarily unavailable when you submit the waitlist form, your email is stored
in your browser's localStorage under the key ahanazip_wl so your
signup is not lost. This data never leaves your device until the API is reachable, at which
point it is submitted and the local copy is cleared. You can clear it at any time via your
browser settings.
api.ahanazip.com does not set cookies. Authentication uses the
X-API-Key request header.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only with:
AhanaZip is incorporated in the United States. Our servers are located in the EU (Hetzner, Germany). If you are located in the EU/EEA, your data is processed within the EU and is not transferred to the United States for storage.
Where third-party processors (e.g., Stripe) transfer data to the US, such transfers are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission under GDPR Art. 46.
If you are located in the EU/EEA or UK, you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@ahanazip.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before acting on a request.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In Germany, this is the Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI). A list of all EU supervisory authorities is at edpb.europa.eu.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures, including:
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of it, as required by GDPR Art. 33–34.
AhanaZip is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact privacy@ahanazip.com.
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights under CCPA, email privacy@ahanazip.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify waitlist members by email. Continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
AhanaZip, Inc.
Email: privacy@ahanazip.com
Website: www.ahanazip.com