Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-06-01

AI Chat Assistant ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI Chat Assistant application (the "App"), in accordance with the laws of the United States and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal data:

• Name or username (if provided)
• Email address (if you create an account or contact us)
• Device information (e.g., operating system, device model)
• IP address, location (approximate), and usage patterns

1.2 Chat Data

We may collect and temporarily store your input and the generated AI responses to improve the App’s performance and provide a personalized user experience. We do not use your chat content to identify you.

1.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect usage data such as time spent in the App, features accessed, and crash logs to help us improve service quality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Respond to inquiries and offer customer support
• Monitor system performance and security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send updates or notices with your consent

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers acting on our behalf (e.g., cloud providers)
• To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests
• In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition

4. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored on secure servers in jurisdictions that may include the United States, Hong Kong, or other regions with appropriate data protection safeguards. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

5. Your Rights

5.1 Under U.S. Law (e.g., CCPA)

Users residing in California have the right to:

• Request access to their personal data
• Request deletion of their data
• Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)

5.2 Under Hong Kong Law (PDPO)

Users in Hong Kong have the right to:

• Access and correct their personal data
• Withdraw consent for data use (subject to legal limitations)

6. Children's Privacy

This App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 18 in Hong Kong). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

7. Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — servers located outside your jurisdiction. By using the App, you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or via email. Please review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]