1. Introduction
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website and chatbot services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any other details you share when interacting with our chatbot.
2.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information about your use of our website and chatbot, including IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed.
2.3 Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 To Provide Services
We use your personal information to provide, operate, and maintain our website and chatbot services.
3.2 To Improve Services
We use the information to understand how our services are used, to improve our website and chatbot, and to develop new features.
3.3 To Communicate
We may use your contact information to send you updates, promotional materials, or other communications related to our services.
3.4 For Security
We use the information to detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and unauthorized access to our services.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Your information will not be shared with anyone except the research team. De-identified data (we will never share any of your identifying information) will be used in the publications that result from the research papers related to this project.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.
6. Your Data Rights
6.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. You may request access to or correction of your data by contacting us.
6.2 Deletion
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations we may have to retain the data.
6.3 Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website and chatbot may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
8. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions, please contact us at kaustubh.pandit@ou.edu.
By using our website and chatbot services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.