Privacy Policy for iTrepreneur

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you when you use iTrepreneur. This includes:

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, phone number, business name, and other relevant details.
• Business Data: You may provide information about your business operations, goals, and strategies for personalized coaching.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to paid features, we collect payment details, which are securely processed by third-party payment providers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Platform, such as login times, feature usage, and navigation patterns.
• Device Information: This includes your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Platform performance. See Section 8 for details on cookies.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Google Sign-In: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account to create and authenticate your iTrepreneur account.
• Google Calendar: If you choose to connect Google Calendar, we access your calendar events and calendar list to enable two-way sync between iTrepreneur goals/tasks and your Google Calendar. Your Google Calendar OAuth tokens are stored securely and used solely for this integration.
• Integrated Services: If you connect other third-party tools, we may collect data from these integrations to provide the connected functionality within iTrepreneur.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

1. Provide, maintain, and improve iTrepreneur's functionality and user experience.
2. Deliver personalized business coaching insights powered by D.O.R.E and third-party large language models (LLMs).
3. Process transactions, manage billing, and communicate subscription details.
4. Analyze usage trends to optimize the Platform's performance and develop new features.
5. Communicate with you regarding updates and service announcements.
6. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. AI-Driven Data Processing

As part of iTrepreneur's AI-powered functionality, user data is processed by D.O.R.E and third-party LLMs. This allows us to generate personalized recommendations, insights, and business strategies.

3.1 How AI Handles Your Data

1. Data input by users is processed securely to create actionable insights.
2. Aggregated and anonymized data may be used to improve AI models and enhance Platform functionality.
3. We employ safeguards to ensure that your personal data is not exposed or misused during AI processing.

3.2 Limitations

While AI enhances our Services, it is not infallible. Users should validate recommendations and understand that results are generated based on algorithms and available data.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with third parties under the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party vendors for payment processing (Stripe), cloud hosting (Amazon Web Services), AI-powered coaching (OpenAI), and push notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your data to provide the specified services on our behalf. We do not share Google user data with these providers except as necessary to provide user-facing features within iTrepreneur.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of ByNanAI, its users, or others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor organization, subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

4.4 Aggregated or Anonymized Data

Non-identifiable, aggregated data may be shared for product improvement and Platform development purposes.

5. Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access your data and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

5.2 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal or operational retention requirements.

5.3 Data Portability

Where applicable, you can request a copy of your data in a portable format for transfer to another service.

5.4 Restriction of Processing

You can request to restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions, such as during dispute resolution.

5.5 Objection to Communications

You have the right to opt-out of non-essential communications at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at coach@itrepreneur.ai.

6. Data Security

We take the protection of your data seriously and implement industry-standard security measures, including:

1. Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
2. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
3. Access controls to limit data exposure to authorized personnel only.

While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure. By using iTrepreneur, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside Canada, your data may be transferred to and processed in Canada or other countries where ByNanAI operates. By using iTrepreneur, you consent to such transfers, which are subject to appropriate safeguards in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

1. Remember user preferences and improve functionality.
2. Analyze Platform performance and usage patterns.
3. Deliver relevant content and personalize your experience.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit certain features of iTrepreneur. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Google User Data

iTrepreneur offers Google Sign-In for account authentication and an optional Google Calendar integration. This section describes how we handle data received from Google APIs.

9.1 What Google Data We Access

• Google Sign-In: Your name, email address, and profile picture, used solely to create and authenticate your iTrepreneur account.
• Google Calendar (optional): Your calendar list and calendar events, used solely to sync your iTrepreneur goals and tasks with your Google Calendar.

9.2 How We Use Google Data

Google user data is used exclusively to provide and improve user-facing features within iTrepreneur:

• Google Sign-In data is used to authenticate your identity and display your name and profile picture within the app.
• Google Calendar data is used to display your calendar events and sync iTrepreneur goals and tasks to your calendar.

9.3 What We Do Not Do with Google Data

We do not use Google user data for any purpose other than providing or improving iTrepreneur's user-facing functionality. Specifically, we do not:

• Transfer or sell Google user data to third parties, advertising platforms, data brokers, or information resellers.
• Use Google user data for serving advertisements, including retargeting, personalized advertising, or interest-based advertising.
• Use Google user data to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes.
• Use Google user data for surveillance purposes.

9.4 Google Data Storage and Security

Google Calendar OAuth refresh tokens are stored encrypted on our servers and are used solely to maintain your calendar connection. You may disconnect Google Calendar at any time from the Integrations settings, which revokes the token and removes it from our servers. Google Sign-In authentication is managed through AWS Cognito and no Google access tokens are stored on our servers.

9.5 Google API Services Limited Use Disclosure

iTrepreneur's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

10. Retention of Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods depend on:

1. The type of data collected.
2. Legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Operational needs, such as resolving disputes or enforcing our Terms of Service.

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Significant updates will be communicated to you through email or notifications on the Platform. Continued use of iTrepreneur after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Email: coach@itrepreneur.ai