Your Privacy Matters

We're committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Our Privacy Principles

These principles guide how we handle your data across all our services.

Data Minimization

We only collect data that's necessary to provide our services and enhance your experience.

Transparency

We're clear about what data we collect, how we use it, and who we share it with.

Security First

Your data is protected with industry-standard encryption and security measures.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our users.

Account Information

• Email address and name when you create an account
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Educational institution or organization details
• Language preferences and accessibility settings

Usage Information

• Session participation and duration
• Caption and translation preferences
• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location data

Audio Data

• Audio streams processed for real-time captioning
• Temporary audio data for translation services
• Audio quality metrics for service improvement
• Note: Audio is processed in real-time and not permanently stored

Payment Information

• Solana wallet addresses for payments
• Transaction records and payment history
• Contribution amounts and session funding data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services.

Service Provision

• Provide real-time captions and translations
• Process payments and manage class pools
• Customize your experience based on preferences
• Enable session creation and participation

Communication

• Send service-related notifications
• Provide customer support
• Share important updates about our services
• Respond to your inquiries and feedback

Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Develop new features and capabilities
• Monitor and improve caption accuracy
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

Information Sharing

We don't sell your personal information. Here's when we might share it.

With Your Consent

We'll share personal information outside of this policy when we have your explicit consent.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including cloud hosting, payment processing, and AI services. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may share information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Gossiper, our users, or the public.

Business Transfers

If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, but we'll notify you beforehand.

Data Security

We implement strong security measures to protect your information.

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Secure data centers with physical and digital access controls
• Employee training on data protection and privacy practices
• Incident response procedures for potential security breaches
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information and how it's used.

Access and Portability

You can access, update, or download your personal information through your account settings.

Deletion

You can delete your account and associated data at any time. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Communication Preferences

You can opt out of non-essential communications while still receiving important service-related messages.

Cookie Controls

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

Questions about this privacy policy or our data practices?

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

• Email: privacy@gossiper.ai
• Address: 123 Innovation Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
• Phone: +234 (0) 123 456 7890

We'll respond to your inquiry within 30 days.