Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

YCChat ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service at ycchat.co (the "Service").

By using YCChat, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign up using Google OAuth, we collect your email address, display name, and profile image.
• Chat Data: We store your chat messages, conversations, and any files you upload to enable the Service.
• Project Data: We store project names, board data, and organizational information you create.
• Preferences: We store your user preferences, including layout settings, model selections, and system prompts.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We track message counts, daily usage limits, and feature usage to manage service limits and improve the Service.
• Technical Data: We may collect device information, browser type, IP address, and timestamps.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving the Service
• Processing your chat requests and generating AI responses
• Managing your account and preferences
• Enforcing usage limits and preventing abuse
• Communicating with you about the Service
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which provides enterprise-grade security measures including encryption at rest and in transit. We use industry-standard practices to protect your 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.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google: For authentication (OAuth) and AI model services (Gemini). Your Google account information is used solely for authentication purposes.
• Supabase: For database storage, authentication, and file storage.
• Vercel: For hosting and deployment.
• AI Model Providers: Your messages may be sent to AI model providers (Google, Perplexity) to generate responses. These providers have their own privacy policies.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share data as necessary to provide the Service.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt out of certain data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us or use the account deletion features in the Service.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

YCChat is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: buildwhyos@gmail.com
• Website: https://ycchat.co