Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

GDPR CompliantCCPA Compliant
1. Introduction

At Wowra Chatbot ("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-powered chatbot and voice assistant platform.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Create an account (name, email address, password)
  • Subscribe to our services (billing information, payment details)
  • Contact us for support (name, email, message content)
  • Participate in surveys or feedback forms

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our Service:

  • IP addresses and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our platform
  • Clickstream data and user interactions
  • API usage patterns and performance metrics

2.3 Conversation Data

When you use our AI services, we collect:

  • Chat messages and queries sent to AI assistants
  • AI-generated responses and recommendations
  • Conversation context and session information
  • User feedback and ratings on AI responses

2.4 Voice Data

For voice assistant features, we may collect:

  • Audio recordings of voice interactions
  • Voice transcriptions and speech-to-text data
  • Voice preferences and settings
  • Audio quality and performance metrics

2.5 Content Data

Information you upload to your knowledge base:

  • Articles, FAQs, and documents
  • Images and multimedia content
  • Tags, categories, and metadata
  • Custom training data and configurations
3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision

  • Process and respond to AI queries
  • Provide voice assistant functionality
  • Manage your account and subscriptions
  • Enable integrations and widgets

Service Improvement

  • Train and improve AI models
  • Enhance user experience
  • Develop new features
  • Optimize performance

Communication

  • Send service notifications
  • Provide customer support
  • Share product updates
  • Process billing and payments

Legal & Security

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Enforce our terms of service
  • Protect user safety
4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We work with trusted third-party service providers to deliver our AI services. Your data may be shared with:

OpenAI

We use OpenAI's API for chat functionality. Conversation data is sent to OpenAI for processing. OpenAI's data usage policy applies to this processing.

ElevenLabs

Voice data is processed by ElevenLabs for text-to-speech and voice synthesis. Audio recordings may be temporarily stored for processing.

Cloud Infrastructure

We use secure cloud hosting services to store and process your data. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.

5. Data Security and Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

Technical Measures

  • End-to-end encryption
  • Secure data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Automated backup systems

Organizational Measures

  • Employee training on data protection
  • Limited access on need-to-know basis
  • Incident response procedures
  • Regular policy reviews
  • Third-party security assessments

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for different periods depending on the type of data:

Account InformationUntil account deletion
Conversation Data30 days
Voice Recordings7 days
Usage Analytics2 years
Knowledge Base ContentUntil deleted by user

We may retain certain information longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate personal information

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data

Right to Portability

Export your data in machine-readable format

Right to Object

Object to certain data processing

Right to Restrict

Limit how we process your data

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@wowra.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)
9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct
  • Binding corporate rules for intra-group transfers
10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.

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
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending email notifications for material changes
  • Displaying prominent notices in our Service

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@wowra.com

Data Protection Officer: dpo@wowra.com

Address: [Your Business Address]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.