At CHIDI AI Limited ("Chidi," "we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services, including our integrations with third-party platforms such as WhatsApp Business and Instagram.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, business details, and login credentials.
- Messaging Platform Data: Messages, customer information, and metadata shared through connected accounts on WhatsApp Business, Instagram, and other supported platforms.
- Usage Data: How you interact with Chidi, including log files, browser type, IP address, and device information.
- Customer Data: Any content, messages, or data you upload or process through Chidi (e.g., customer chats, inventory details).
- Billing Information: Payment details for subscriptions, handled securely by third-party payment providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our Services, including integrations with messaging platforms.
- Deliver customer messaging, automation, and analytics features.
- Personalize and improve user experience.
- Communicate with you about updates, support, and promotions.
- Perform analytics and improve our product.
- Ensure compliance with legal and platform obligations (e.g., WhatsApp Business and Instagram platform policies).
3. Messaging Platform Integrations
When you connect a supported platform (e.g., WhatsApp Business or Instagram) with Chidi:
- We may access, process, and store messages, customer interactions, and related data solely to provide the Services (e.g., chat automation, customer engagement, and analytics).
- We do not sell or share this data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.
- Data is retained only as long as necessary to provide the Services and in compliance with the respective platform's policies.
- You are responsible for complying with the platform's own Terms of Service and Business/Platform Policies (e.g., WhatsApp Business Policy, Instagram Platform Policy) when using Chidi.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, payment processors).
- Messaging Platforms: Such as WhatsApp Business and Instagram, but only as necessary to provide the Services.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, users, or services.
5. Data Ownership & Responsibility
- You retain ownership of the content and data you upload or process through Chidi.
- We process your data only to deliver our Services, improve product functionality, or as required by law.
- Responsibility for decisions made based on AI outputs rests with you.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
- We retain your personal and messaging platform data only as long as necessary to provide Services and comply with legal obligations.
- If you disconnect an integrated account or close your Chidi account, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable timeframe, unless retention is legally required.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data.
- Object to certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@chidi.app.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. International Users
If you access Chidi from outside Nigeria, please note your data may be transferred and stored in countries with different data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on our website with a new "Effective Date."
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
CHIDI AI Limited
10, Damilola Ajayi Street, Gbagada, Lagos, NG.
Email: admin@chidi.app