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1. Introduction
Welcome to Teapot Labs ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI journaling social application (the "Service").
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Username, email address, password, and profile information
- Journal Entries: Text, images, and other content you create and share through the Service
- Social Interactions: Comments, likes, shares, and other social features you engage with
- Communication Data: Messages and communications sent through the Service
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (device type, operating system, browser)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
- IP address and location data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Process and analyze your journal entries using AI technology
- Enable social features and interactions
- Personalize your experience
- Send you notifications and updates
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. AI Processing and OpenAI
Our Service uses artificial intelligence powered by OpenAI's APIs to process and analyze your journal entries. When you use AI features:
- Your journal entries and related content may be sent to OpenAI for processing
- OpenAI processes this data according to their own privacy policy and terms of service
- We do not use your data to train OpenAI's models without your explicit consent
- You can opt out of AI processing features at any time in your account settings
For more information about how OpenAI handles data, please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
- Public Content: Journal entries and content you choose to make public will be visible to other users
- Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist in operating the Service (including OpenAI)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your account and personal data
- Export your journal entries and data
- Opt out of certain data processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at kavi@kavimathur.com.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, subject to certain exceptions for legal compliance.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: kavi@kavimathur.com
Or visit our Contact Us page for more information.