How we collect, use, and protect your data in our open-source AI Sales Chatbot
Last updated: January 2025
Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you use iHeard.ai, we may collect your name, email address, and Shopify store information.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our AI chatbot, including chat conversations, product queries, and feature usage.
Technical Data: We automatically collect technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage patterns.
Store Data: For Shopify integration, we access your store's product catalog, customer data, and order information to provide personalized AI assistance.
How We Use Your Information
AI Training: We use conversation data to improve our AI models and provide better customer service responses.
Service Delivery: Your information helps us provide personalized product recommendations and customer support.
Analytics: We analyze usage patterns to improve our service and develop new features.
Communication: We may contact you about service updates, security alerts, and support messages.
Data Security
Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
Access Controls: We implement strict access controls and authentication measures.
Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Open Source Transparency: As an open-source project, our code is publicly available for security review.
Data Sharing
Third-Party Services: We may share data with trusted third-party services for analytics, hosting, and AI processing.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
No Sale: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Your Rights
Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Objection: You can object to certain types of data processing.
Open Source Commitment
iHeard.ai is an open-source project, which means our code is publicly available for review. This transparency extends to our data practices - you can inspect our codebase to understand exactly how we handle your data.
As an open-source project, we believe in:
• Transparency in data handling practices
• Community-driven security improvements
• Self-hosting options for complete data control
• Regular security audits and updates
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: