YoChatGPT! Privacy Policy
Effective: July 1, 2024
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1. Introduction
YoChatGPT! is a web-based platform for exploration and collaboration with generative AI in education, developed under a UGC-funded project at the Education University of Hong Kong. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
a) Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, contact information, account credentials, and transaction history.
b) User Content: We collect personal information included in your inputs, file uploads, or feedback provided to our services.
c) Communication Information: If you communicate with us, we collect your contact information and message contents.
d) Technical Information: This includes log data, usage data, device information, and analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
e) Social Media Information: If you interact with our social media pages, we may collect information you provide there.
3. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Facilitate collaborative learning and project work
- Analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience
- Communicate with you about our services and events
- Prevent fraud and protect our services
- Comply with legal obligations
4. AI Models and Data Processing
YoChatGPT! integrates large language models (LLMs) such as GPT 3.5, Llama, Claude, and Qwen. By using our platform, you consent to the processing of your data by these AI models to generate responses and facilitate conversations. We ensure that data shared with AI models is handled securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Vendors and service providers who assist in operating our platform
- Affiliated educational institutions for research purposes
- Other users in your chatroom or project group, as per the platform's functionality
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [[email protected]].
7. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Users between 13 and 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian to use our services.
8. Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. We retain data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We use appropriate safeguards for such transfers where required by law.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [[email protected]].