Last Updated: 04/05/2025

At YouAiBuddy ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your email address and documents when you use our AI assistant service (the "Service") available through our website or app.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Email Address: We collect your email address when you sign up for an account, request information, or contact us. This is the only personal information we require to provide you with access to our Service.
User Documents (with consent): If you choose to provide consent, we may connect to your documents (e.g., via cloud storage services or file uploads) to assist you with tasks such as organizing, editing, or processing your documents using our AI assistant. You will have full control over which documents are shared with our Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Email Address: To create and manage your account, communicate with you about updates, changes, or important information regarding the Service, and send you support or troubleshooting information if you contact us.
User Documents (with consent): If you provide consent, we use your documents to perform specific tasks, such as assisting with content creation, organizing, or analyzing your documents based on your requests. Your documents will only be used for the purposes you authorize.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your email address and documents from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using encryption technologies, secure storage solutions, and access controls. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your email address or documents to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

Service Providers: We may share your email address or documents with third-party service providers who assist in the operation of our Service (e.g., cloud storage providers, hosting, or email delivery services). These third parties are required to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to legal requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information (including email addresses and documents) may be transferred as part of the transaction. You will be notified if your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Retention of Data

We will retain your email address and documents for as long as necessary to provide the Service to you or until you request the deletion of your account and documents. If you wish to delete your account or documents, please contact us at [email address].

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

Accessing Your Information: You can request access to the email address and documents we have on file for you.
Rectifying or Deleting Information: You can request corrections or deletions of your email address or documents, subject to certain limitations.
Opting Out of Communications: You can opt out of promotional emails and communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
Revoking Consent: You can revoke your consent to connect to your documents at any time. If you do so, we will no longer access your documents, but documents already processed may remain in our system until you request their deletion.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email address].

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United States of America, please be aware that your email address and documents may be transferred to and processed in the United States of America, where our servers are located. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States of America and the processing of your email address and documents as described in this Privacy Policy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit email addresses or documents from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

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

YouAiBuddy
admin@youaibuddy.com