Chatty

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Chatty ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and handles your information when you use our Service. By using Chatty, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: When you register, we collect your username and a hashed version of your password. We do not collect your real name or email address unless you provide one.
• Chat data: Messages and conversations you submit through the Service are stored to provide chat history functionality.
• Usage data: We may collect basic technical information such as your browser type, IP address, and pages visited, used solely for maintaining and improving the Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
• Authenticate your account and keep it secure.
• Display your chat history within the Service.
• Monitor and analyze usage to improve performance and reliability.
• Detect and prevent misuse or violations of our Terms of Service.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

4. Third-Party Services — NVIDIA AI API

Chat messages you send are transmitted to the NVIDIA AI API to generate responses. This means your prompts are processed by NVIDIA's infrastructure. We encourage you to review NVIDIA's Privacy Policy to understand how they handle data. We do not control NVIDIA's data practices and are not responsible for them.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data and chat history for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you wish to delete your account or your data, please contact us through the Service. We will make reasonable efforts to remove your data upon request.

6. Cookies & Local Storage

Chatty may use session cookies or local storage to maintain your login session and preferences. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any analytics platforms that profile your behavior across other websites.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including hashing passwords before storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use a strong, unique password.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Service.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through the Service.