Privacy Policy for Chat Assistant for Power Platform and Azure OpenAI

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how David Soden (“Provider”) collects, uses, and discloses personal data when you use the Chat Assistant software product (“Software”).

1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Data: When you use the Software, we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, contact information, and any other information you provide voluntarily.

1.2. Usage Data: We may collect usage data, including information about how you interact with the Software, the features you use, and the actions you take while using the Software.

1.3. Technical Information: We may automatically collect technical information about your device, operating system, browser type, IP address, and other similar technical data when you use the Software.

2. Use of Personal Data
2.1. We may use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
– To provide and maintain the Software.
– To personalize your experience and improve the Software’s functionality.
– To respond to your inquiries, support requests, or customer service needs.
– To send you updates, announcements, and other relevant information about the Software.
– To analyze and monitor usage patterns, trends, and preferences to enhance the Software.
– To comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights and agreements.

2.2. We will not use your personal data for any purpose other than those specified in this Policy without obtaining your explicit consent.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1. We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Software and providing related services. These third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your personal data for any purpose other than providing services to us.

3.2. We may also disclose your personal data:
– To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from public authorities.
– To protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
– In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security
4.1. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

4.2. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials and access to the Software secure. Please notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely delete or anonymize your personal data when it is no longer needed.

6. Third-Party Links and Services
The Software may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by Provider. This Policy does not apply to such third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal data.

7. Children’s Privacy
The Software is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy
Provider may update this Policy from time to time by posting the revised version on our website or notifying you through other means. The updated Policy will be effective as of the date of posting.