Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how BESHTE, an AI-based chatbot developed by the Innovate AI Health Lab team from the University of Embu, collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information.

Information Collection

BESHTE collects the following personal information from users:

• Email address: Used for account verification and password recovery.
• Username: Used for user identification.
• Age and region: Used for tailoring content and analytics.

Information Use

BESHTE uses the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account management: To verify your identity and facilitate password recovery.
• Content personalization: To tailor the app's content based on your age and region.
• Analytics: To improve the app's functionality and user experience.

Data Sharing

BESHTE uses Firebase Analytics to track app usage. This data is used to improve the app's performance and does not include personally identifiable information.

Data Security

BESHTE takes reasonable measures to protect user data. Passwords are stored using strong hashing algorithms. We utilize third-party services, including Firebase, to store and process user data securely. We follow industry best practices to safeguard user information.

User Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us   at [email protected]

Data Retention

BESHTE retains user data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, your data is immediately deleted.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

BESHTE reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy. We will notify users of any significant changes.

Contact Information

For inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Innovate AI Health Lab

University of Embu

support@beshte.co.ke