YanChat (hereinafter referred to as 'the Company', 'we', or 'us') is committed to protecting user privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, store, protect, or disclose your personal information or usage information. This Privacy Policy applies to our website (https://yan.chat), browser extensions, and related services (collectively, the 'Services').
By using our Services, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept the terms of this Privacy Policy, please stop accessing or using our Services in any way. We strongly recommend that you read this policy carefully before proceeding.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When using our Services, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, including but not limited to:
- Email address
- Username or nickname
- Usage data and content generation data
Technical Information
When you access or use our Services, we collect information about your computer or mobile device, including:
- IP: IP Address: The IP address of the computer used to access our services
- Device Information: Technical details such as device type, browser type, and operating system
- Usage Data: Helps us improve software performance and troubleshoot issues
Content Information
When you use our Services, we collect information from the inputs, file uploads, and feedback you provide. This data is essential for the following features:
- Knowledge Base: Storing your saved web pages and notes
- AI Chat: Processing your questions and generating responses
- History: Saving your conversation and operation history
Browser Extension
Our browser extension is designed with privacy in mind:
- No Automatic Collection: The extension does not automatically collect your browsing history or web page content
- User-Triggered: Only when you actively click to save or use features will related page content be processed
- Local Storage: User preferences are stored locally in your browser
- No Remote Code: The extension does not load or execute any remote code
Cookies
We use Cookies to identify your computer and maintain your session after login. You can limit or disable Cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some features.
How We Use Your Information
The Company may use personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service: Including monitoring usage
- To manage your account: Managing your registration as a user, enabling access to various features
- To fulfill contracts: Developing, complying with, and executing purchase contracts for products or services
- To contact you: Communicating updates or informative communications via email or equivalent means
- To manage your requests: Processing and managing requests you make to us
- Service improvement: Data analysis, identifying usage trends, evaluating and improving our services and user experience
With Whom We Share Your Information
We do not rent or sell your personally identifiable information for advertising or sales leads. However, we may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We employ third-party vendors to provide services on our behalf, such as business analytics and payment processing. These vendors are only authorized to collect information necessary to perform their functions and may not use it for any other purpose.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information in response to subpoenas, court orders, or government demands, or to comply with any legal requirements to protect our interests.
- Business Transfers: If we are acquired, go bankrupt, or undergo other changes of control, personal information may be one of the assets transferred or acquired.
How We Protect Your Information
We want you to have confidence in the security of your information. We follow generally accepted standards to protect personal information and usage information submitted to us. While no service can guarantee absolute security, we have implemented appropriate administrative, technical, and security measures to protect your information.
- Using encryption technology to protect data transmission
- Employing appropriate firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Only authorized employees and agents can process your information
- Regularly reviewing and updating security measures
Data Retention
The Company will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
You may request deletion of your account and related data at any time. Deletion requests will be processed within a reasonable time.
GDPR Privacy Rights (EU Users)
If you are located within the EU, you have the following rights under this Privacy Policy and law:
- Right of Access: Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of any incomplete or inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of personal data at any time
CCPA Privacy Rights (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under CCPA:
- Right to Know: Know what categories of personal data are being collected and for what purposes
- Right to Request Disclosure: Request that we disclose information about the collection, use, and sale of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Direct us not to sell your personal information
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your consumer rights
Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
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.
We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service prior to the change becoming effective and update the 'Last updated' date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
- Email: support@yan.chat
- Website: https://yan.chat