Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CatechismAI ("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 website at catechismai.com (the "Site") and our Catholic chat assistant service (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:

• On our website
• Through our Catholic chat interface and interactions
• When you browse Catechism paragraphs
• When you save favorites or create an account
• In email and other electronic messages between you and our Services

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Catholic chat service:

2.1 Personal Information (Optional)

Our Catholic chat can be used without an account. However, if you choose to create a free account, we collect:

• Account Information: Email address, password, and optional profile information
• Saved Favorites: Catechism paragraphs you save for later reference
• Chat History: Your previous conversations with the Catholic chatbot (if you're logged in)
• Communications: If you contact us, we may receive your name, email address, phone number, and message contents

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Catholic chat:

• Chat Interactions: Questions you ask and responses from our Catholic chatbot
• Usage Data: Features you use, paragraphs you view, time spent on the Service
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

3.1 To Provide Our Catholic Chat Service

• Responding to your questions through our Catholic chatbot
• Searching the Catechism to find relevant teachings
• Saving your favorite paragraphs (if you have an account)
• Maintaining your chat history for easy reference
• Providing customer support

3.2 To Improve Our Services

• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance the Catholic chat experience
• Improving the accuracy and relevance of chatbot responses
• Developing new features and functionality
• Understanding which teachings users find most helpful

3.3 For Communication

• Sending service-related notifications
• Providing information about new features
• Responding to your inquiries

3.4 For Legal and Security Purposes

• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Protecting the safety and security of our users
• Preventing fraud and abuse of the Service

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following parties:

4.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate and improve our Catholic chat service:

• Hosting Providers: For database and website hosting
• Analytics Services: To understand how users interact with our Catholic chatbot
• Email Services: To send service-related communications
• AI Services: To power our intelligent search and response capabilities

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only as instructed by us.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data both in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication for user accounts
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls to limit who can view your information
• Monitoring for potential security threats

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at support@catechismai.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as needed to provide our Catholic chat service and for legitimate business purposes.

If you request deletion of your account:

• We will delete or anonymize your personal information
• Your saved favorites and chat history will be permanently removed
• Some information may be retained as required by law or for fraud prevention
• Backup copies may persist for a limited time

Anonymous usage data may be retained indefinitely to improve our Service.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access and download the personal information we hold about you, including your saved favorites and chat history.

7.2 Correction

You can update your account information at any time through your account settings.

7.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. You can delete your account at any time.

7.4 Objection and Restriction

You can object to certain processing of your information or request that we restrict processing in some circumstances.

7.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@catechismai.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Catholic chat service is appropriate for users of all ages, including children seeking to learn about Catholic teaching. However, we require parental consent for children under 13 who wish to create an account.

For children under 13:

• They can use the Catholic chat without creating an account
• Creating an account requires verified parental consent
• Parents can review, update, or delete their child's information

If you believe a child under 13 has created an account without parental consent, please contact us at privacy@catechismai.com.

9. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States. If you access our Catholic chat from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws than your own.

We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including:

• Using standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Implementing appropriate technical and organizational safeguards
• Complying with applicable data protection regulations

10. 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 an email notification for material changes (if you have an account)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Catholic chat after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@catechismai.com
General Support: support@catechismai.com
Contact Form: Contact Page

We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a valuable Catholic chat service to help you explore and understand the Catechism of the Catholic Church.