Steve AI procurement policy evidence
Only topics backed by verified findings appear below. Each row preserves the platform's exact policy words and capture provenance.
| Topic | Plan or tier | Risk | Their words | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA, audit rights & data residency | All applicable tiers | medium | “ To deliver services to you, it is sometimes necessary for us to share your personal information outside the European Economic Area (EEA), for example: With our offices outside the EEA; With your and our service providers located outside the EEA; If you are based outside the EEA; These transfers are subject to special rules under European and UK data protection law. If you would like further information, please contact us (see ‘How to contact us' below).” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| DPA, audit rights & data residency | All applicable tiers | low | “ Steve AI complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy program Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy program Framework (Swiss-U.S. DPF) as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Animaker has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework program Principles (EU-U.S. DPF Principles) with regard to the processing of personal data received from the European Union in reliance on the EU-U.S. DPF. Animaker has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework program Principles (Swiss-U.S. DPF Principles) with regard to the processing of personal data received from Switzerland in reliance on the Swiss-U.S. DPF. If there is any conflict between the terms in this privacy policy and the EU-U.S. DPF Principles and/or the Swiss-U.S. DPF Principles, the Principles shall govern. To learn more about the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) program, and to view our certification, please visit https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/ ” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| DPA, audit rights & data residency | All applicable tiers | medium | “ Information may be held at our offices and those of our affiliated companies, third-party agencies, service providers, representatives, and agents; any of which may be based outside the European Economic Area. For more information, including on how we safeguard your personal information when this occurs, see below: “Transferring your personal information out of the EEA.”” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| DPA, audit rights & data residency | All applicable tiers | low | “ In compliance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework Principles, Steve AI commits to resolve complaints about your privacy and our collection or use of your personal information transferred to the United States pursuant to the DPF Principles. European Union and Swiss individuals with DPF inquiries or complaints should first contact Steve AI at legal@animaker.com or at our mailing address,” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Data retention | All applicable tiers | medium | “ In the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement, you must immediately cease all use of the Steve AI Services. Apart from which, upon termination of your subscription and except for the license to distribute your videos in the manner authorized by your Subscription Plan, all of the licenses granted to you hereunder will terminate. Additionally, Steve AI may, at its option, block your access to the Services and/or delete your content and videos from its Services. The definitions, rights, duties and obligations of all parties to this agreement, will continue and shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Data retention | All applicable tiers | medium | “ We will keep your personal information while you have an account with us or while we are providing products and/or services to you. Thereafter, we will keep your personal information for as long as is necessary: To respond to any questions, complaints, or claims made by you or on your behalf; To show that we treated you fairly; To keep records required by law. We will not retain your personal information for longer than necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Different retention periods may apply for different types of personal information.” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Data retention | All applicable tiers | medium | “ You may delete your account at any time. If you want to delete your account and information, you can delete your account by clicking the “Delete Account” button located within you “My Account” page, or by emailing Steve AI at legal@animaker.com. Please Note: Steve AI may retain some information described in this Privacy Policy to comply with applicable laws after your account has been deleted from the website. Please read our “Retention of Information” section for information about why Steve AI retains some information after an account has been deleted.” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Data retention | All applicable tiers | medium | “ Steve AI may retain the data it collects for a certain period of time, depending on the purposes for which it was collected, and as described in this Privacy Policy. In addition, Steve AI will retain information necessary to support Steve AI, improve website functionality, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and any content posted by Users during their use of Steve AI. Your information will be stored and processed in the United States and any other country in which Animaker, Inc. or its subsidiaries, affiliates, or service providers maintain facilities.” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Data retention | All applicable tiers | medium | “ You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we have about you. However, we are not required to delete information if it is necessary to retain your information to: Complete the transaction for which the personal information was collected, provide a good or service requested by you, or a transaction reasonably anticipated within the context of our or one of our affiliate’s ongoing business relationship with you, or to otherwise perform a contract we have with you. Detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, or prosecute those responsible for that activity. Debug to identify and repair errors that impair existing intended functionality. Exercise free speech, ensure the right of another consumer to exercise his or her right of free speech, or exercise another right provided for by law. Comply with the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act pursuant to Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 1546) of Title 12 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. Engage in public or peer-reviewed scientific, historical, or statistical research in the public interest that adheres to all other applicable ethics and privacy laws, when deletion of the information is likely to render impossible or seriously impact the achievement of such research, if you have provided informed consent. Facilitate solely internal uses that are reasonably aligned with your expectations based on your relationship with us or one of our affiliates. ” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Subprocessors & data sharing | All applicable tiers | medium | “ Steve AI may engage subcontractors, agents and or any third party consultants and permit them to exercise the rights granted herein, to provide the Services under this Agreement. However it is understood that Steve AI will be responsible for compliance of all terms and conditions and performance of obligations under this Agreement.” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Subprocessors & data sharing | All applicable tiers | low | “ You have the right to direct us to not share, disclose, or sell your personal information.” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Subprocessors & data sharing | All applicable tiers | medium | “ We may disclose your information for the purpose of enhancing the features of the website and your overall experience. We may disclose your information if we have a good-faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with relevant state and federal laws, or other applicable laws around the world. We reserve the right to disclose information that we believe is appropriate or necessary to protect Steve AI from potential liability, fraudulent use, the defense of Steve AI from third-party claims, the protection of the security of the website services, or to protect the rights of Steve AI and its users.” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Subprocessors & data sharing | All applicable tiers | medium | “ Youtube export option in Steve AI's publish flow is implemented as a Youtube Data API Client application. To upload videos created on Steve AI directly into the user's Youtube account, a google account, as well as a Youtube channel is mandatory. Use of the API Client is governed by Youtube's Terms of Service (ToS) and Google's Privacy Policy. When granting the API Client access to the user's account, permission is given to manage the user's Youtube channel. This access can be revoked in the user's Google account security settings permissions page. ” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
| Subprocessors & data sharing | All applicable tiers | low | “In these arrangements, use of the information we share is limited by policies, contracts, or similar restrictions.” | Captured 2026-06-08Open source →Finding permalink → |
Informational only, not legal advice. Terms can change; verify every cited source and capture date during procurement review.
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