Illinois Biometric Information Notice

1. What This Notice Covers

LeanFrontier.ai ("LeanFrontier", "we", "us") uses artificial intelligence to create interactive avatars of authors.

This process may involve the collection and use of biometric identifiers and biometric information, including:

• Facial geometry derived from images or video
• Voiceprints derived from audio recordings

2. Purpose of Collection

Biometric data is collected and used solely for the following purposes:

• Creating and operating an AI-based avatar representing an author
• Enabling text, voice, and face-to-face AI interactions on the LeanFrontier platform
• Maintaining the quality, safety, and consistency of the avatar experience

Biometric data is not used for advertising, profiling unrelated to the platform, or training general-purpose AI models.

3. Consent

Biometric data is collected only with the prior written consent of the individual concerned.

For authors, consent is provided through execution of the LeanFrontier Author, Avatar & Publishing Agreement and its associated GDPR & Biometric Data Addendum.

4. Retention and Destruction Policy

LeanFrontier retains biometric data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above.

Specifically:

• Biometric data is retained while the relevant author avatar is active on the platform
• Upon termination of the author relationship, biometric data is deactivated immediately
• All biometric data is permanently deleted no later than twelve (12) months after termination, unless earlier deletion is requested or retention is required by law

5. No Sale or Disclosure

LeanFrontier does not:

• Sell biometric data
• Lease or trade biometric data
• Disclose biometric data to third parties except to vetted service providers acting strictly on our instructions

6. Safeguards

LeanFrontier uses reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect biometric data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.