Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Chatari, Inc., we believe privacy is a fundamental right. We've designed our service from the ground up to protect your personal information and give you control over your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Chatari.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Your phone number (for SMS delivery), email address (optional, for account recovery), and payment information (processed securely through our payment partners)
- Message Content: The questions you send to Chatari and the AI-generated responses
- Preferences: Your service preferences and settings
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Message timestamps, frequency of use, and message count (for billing purposes)
- Technical Data: Message delivery status and error logs for service reliability
Cookies and Analytics
- Essential Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your login session and authenticate your account
- Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand how our service is used and improve performance
- Your Control: You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings
How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Deliver AI-powered responses to your questions
- Process your subscription and payments
- Improve our service quality and AI response accuracy
- Manage your calendar events (only if you've connected Google Calendar)
- Communicate important service updates
- Comply with legal obligations
What We Don't Do
- We never sell your personal data to third parties
- We never use your messages for advertising or marketing purposes
- We never build profiles about you for commercial purposes
- We never share your message content with third parties except as required by law
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- End-to-end encryption for message transmission
- Secure data storage with encryption at rest
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Strict access controls and employee training
- Automatic deletion of message content after 30 days (unless you opt for conversation history)
Your Rights and Control
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
- Correction: Update or correct your personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Portability: Export your conversation history
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted partners to provide our service:
- AI Model Providers: We use advanced AI models to process your questions and generate responses. These providers process data according to their privacy policies but do not retain your personal information.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Your account data and messages are securely stored using cloud storage providers in the United States
- Google Calendar Integration: If you choose to connect your Google Calendar, we access your calendar events to help you manage your schedule via SMS. We only access calendar data when you explicitly authorize it, and we use this data solely to create events, read upcoming appointments, and provide scheduling assistance as requested. You can disconnect this integration at any time from your profile settings.
- Payment Processors: We use industry-leading payment providers who handle your payment information securely. We never store your full credit card details.
- SMS Delivery: Your messages are transmitted through telecommunications carriers who are bound by strict privacy regulations.
- Analytics Services: We use analytics tools to monitor service performance and usage patterns to improve Chatari
Data Retention
- Message Content: Automatically deleted after 30 days (or immediately if you choose)
- Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after closure
- Google Calendar Data: Calendar event data is stored temporarily to provide scheduling assistance. Your Google authorization tokens are encrypted and can be revoked at any time.
- Billing Records: Retained as required by tax and accounting laws
Google Calendar Integration
If you choose to connect your Google Calendar to Chatari:
- What We Access: Calendar events, event details (title, time, location, description), and attendee information
- How We Use It: To create new events, read upcoming appointments, send reminders, and help you manage your schedule via SMS commands
- Data Storage: Calendar events are cached temporarily to improve response times and provide better scheduling assistance
- Permission Scope: We request access to manage your calendar events (read and write) to provide full scheduling functionality
- Your Control: You can disconnect Google Calendar at any time from your profile settings, which immediately revokes our access
International Users
Chatari operates globally. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States for processing. We ensure all international data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws.
Children's Privacy
Chatari is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via SMS or email. Continued use of Chatari after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
GDPR Compliance (For European Users)
For users in the European Economic Area, Chatari complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal bases for processing your data are:
- Contract: To provide the Chatari service you've subscribed to
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our service and ensure security
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
- Consent: Where explicitly provided for optional features
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (though we never sell your data) and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.