Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 17, 2026

1. Introduction

ChatNova ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, services, and WordPress plugin (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Services.

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)
  • Use our chatbot (visitor name, email, mobile number - with consent)
  • Contact our support team
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Fill out forms on our website

2.2 Chat and Conversation Data

When using our chatbot services, we collect:

  • Chat messages and conversation transcripts
  • Conversation metadata (timestamp, duration, session ID)
  • Visitor information shared during chat (name, email, phone)
  • Website domain where the chatbot is deployed

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Services, we automatically collect certain information:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referral source
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.4 API Usage Data

For WordPress plugin users, we collect:

  • API key and authentication data
  • API request logs (excluding sensitive data)
  • Usage statistics (number of messages, API calls)
  • Plugin version and configuration

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

3.1 Service Provision

  • Providing and maintaining our AI chatbot services
  • Processing and responding to chat conversations
  • Authenticating users and managing accounts
  • Enabling chatbot functionality on your website

3.2 Service Improvement

  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends
  • Improving AI model accuracy and responses
  • Developing new features and functionality
  • Troubleshooting technical issues

3.3 Communication

  • Sending service-related notifications
  • Responding to customer support inquiries
  • Providing updates about our Services
  • Sending marketing communications (with consent)

3.4 Legal and Security

  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Protecting against fraud and abuse
  • Enforcing our Terms of Service
  • Ensuring security of our Services

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Cloud hosting and storage services
  • AI processing and natural language understanding
  • Payment processing
  • Analytics and monitoring
  • Email delivery services

4.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Government investigations
  • Protecting our legal rights
  • Preventing fraud or security threats

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Storage

Your data is stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your information. Data may be stored in multiple locations for redundancy and performance.

5.2 Security Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

5.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our Services to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Conversation data is typically retained for 90 days unless you request deletion or longer retention. Account data is retained until you delete your account.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Authenticate your login sessions
  • Analyze website traffic and usage
  • Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

7.1 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

7.2 Correction

You can update or correct your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data. We will comply with deletion requests except where we need to retain data for legal obligations.

7.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us.

7.5 Object to Processing

You can object to certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@chatnova.app. We will respond within 30 days.

8. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

8.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent
  • Contract: To fulfill our service agreement with you
  • Legitimate interests: For business operations and service improvement
  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws

8.2 Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8.3 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR requirements.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. WordPress Plugin Privacy

Our WordPress plugin connects to external ChatNova servers to provide AI chatbot functionality:

11.1 Data Collected by Plugin

  • Visitor name, email, and mobile number (with explicit consent via lead capture form)
  • Chat messages sent through the chatbot
  • Website domain where plugin is installed
  • Session and conversation metadata

11.2 Data Transmission

All data is transmitted securely via HTTPS to our API endpoints at chatnova.app. We use encryption to protect data in transit.

11.3 Local Storage

The plugin stores session data in the visitor's browser local storage for convenience. This data is isolated per domain and can be cleared by the visitor.

11.4 Visitor Consent

The plugin requires explicit visitor consent before collecting personal information. Visitors must actively submit their information through the lead capture form.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of our Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

ChatNova Team
Email: info@chatnova.app
Website: https://chatnova.app

For Data Subject Requests:
Please email us with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. Include your full name and the nature of your request (access, deletion, correction, etc.).

14. Acknowledgment

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.