Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

CouncilAds is operated by Jon Roland, doing business as WorkLeapAI, a sole proprietorship based in Webster, Texas. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using CouncilAds, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you use CouncilAds, we collect information you provide to us, including:

  • Email address - used to create your account, send you results, and communicate with you about your use of the service.
  • Business information - details about your business, products, services, and advertising goals that you enter to generate ads. This information is used solely to generate your ad content and Council review.
  • Ad content - the ad copy, landing page URLs, and website hero sections you submit for review by the Council.
  • Payment information - if you purchase a paid plan, payment is processed by Stripe. CouncilAds does not store your full credit card number. Stripe's privacy policy governs the handling of your payment data.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use CouncilAds, we may automatically collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited within the service. This information is used to maintain and improve the service and is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide the CouncilAds service - generating ads, running Council reviews, and delivering results to you.
  • Communicate with you about your account, results, and service updates.
  • Process payments for paid plans through Stripe.
  • Improve the service over time based on how it is being used.
  • Respond to your questions and support requests.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your business information or ad content to train AI models or share it with third parties outside of what is necessary to provide the service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers - we use third-party services to operate CouncilAds, including Stripe for payment processing and Anthropic's Claude API for AI-powered ad generation and Council reviews. These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their specific function.
  • Legal requirements - we may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
  • Business transfer - if CouncilAds is acquired or merged with another business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account information and ad history for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Business information and ad content you submit for Council review is retained to allow you to access your past results. You may request deletion of specific results at any time by contacting us.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal retention requirements.
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form at councilads.com/contact.

6. Cookies

CouncilAds uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use cookies for cross-site tracking or advertising purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the service.

7. Children's Privacy

CouncilAds is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Payment data is handled by Stripe, which maintains PCI DSS compliance. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

CouncilAds may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to CouncilAds. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites you visit through links on our service.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where the changes are significant, notify you by email. Your continued use of CouncilAds after any change constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:

Jon Roland, doing business as WorkLeapAI
PO Box 57366, Webster TX 77598
councilads.com/contact