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AI System Disclosure

EU AI Act Transparency Notice

EU AI Act Compliance

In accordance with the European Union AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689), we provide this disclosure to inform you about the AI systems used in our service. CiteBrand is classified as a Limited Risk AI System under Article 52, subject to transparency obligations.

1. What AI Systems We Use

CiteBrand queries multiple third-party AI platforms to analyze your brand's visibility in AI-generated responses. We access these platforms through the DataForSEO API service:

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

Model: GPT-4o

Provider: OpenAI

Claude (Anthropic)

Model: Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Provider: Anthropic

Gemini (Google)

Model: Gemini 1.5 Pro

Provider: Google

Perplexity AI

Model: Sonar Pro

Provider: Perplexity

Google AI Overviews

Google's AI-generated summaries in search results

Provider: Google Search

2. How We Process Your Data with AI

Data Flow

  1. You submit a domain or search query through our platform
  2. Your query is sent to DataForSEO's API service
  3. DataForSEO queries the relevant AI platforms on your behalf
  4. AI responses are returned and analyzed by our system
  5. We calculate Visibility Scores using our proprietary algorithm
  6. Results are stored in our database and displayed to you

Data Shared with AI Platforms

  • Search queries (e.g., "best CRM software")
  • Brand/domain names being tracked
  • Location and language preferences

Note: Your personal information (name, email) is NOT shared with AI platforms.

3. AI Visibility Score Methodology

Our AI Visibility Score (0-100) is calculated using a weighted algorithm that considers:

Platform Weights

  • ChatGPT: 30% (largest user base)
  • Google AI Overview: 25% (high search integration value)
  • Perplexity: 20% (fastest growing, search-focused)
  • Claude: 15% (premium professional audience)
  • Gemini: 7%
  • Bing Copilot: 3%

Citation Type Values

  • Direct Link: 100% weight (highest value)
  • Recommendation: 85% weight
  • Source Reference: 60% weight
  • Brand Mention: 40% weight

These weights are based on our analysis of traffic value and business impact. They may be adjusted periodically based on market data.

4. Limitations and Accuracy

Important Limitations

  • AI responses vary based on time, location, user history, and prompt phrasing
  • Results may not be perfectly reproducible due to AI model updates
  • AI platforms may generate inaccurate or biased information
  • Our visibility scores are estimates, not guarantees of traffic or business outcomes
  • Historical data represents snapshots in time and may not reflect current AI behavior

We recommend using our insights as one data point among many in your marketing strategy. Always verify AI-generated claims independently.

5. Your Rights Regarding AI Processing

  • Opt-out of specific platforms: You can choose which AI platforms to include in your visibility tracking
  • Data deletion: Request deletion of all AI-processed data via Account Settings
  • Explanation: Request detailed explanation of how your score was calculated
  • Human review: Request human review of automated decisions affecting your service

6. Third-Party AI Provider Policies

Each AI platform has its own terms and privacy policies. When your queries are processed by these platforms, their respective policies apply:

7. Updates to This Disclosure

We will update this AI Disclosure when we add new AI platforms, change our scoring methodology, or when required by regulatory changes. Significant updates will be communicated via email and in-app notifications.

8. Contact for AI-Related Inquiries

For questions about our use of AI systems, please contact:

Email: ai-transparency@citebrand.com

This disclosure is provided in compliance with EU AI Act Article 52 transparency requirements and reflects our commitment to responsible AI use.