Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Sassafras AI. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI Front Office Manager service.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
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Account Information:
Name, email address, phone number, company name, and billing information when you create an account
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Business Information:
Business hours, services offered, pricing, FAQs, and other information you provide to configure your AI assistant
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Communications:
Any messages, feedback, or correspondence you send to us
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Customer Interactions:
Transcripts and records of interactions between your customers and the AI assistant
Information Automatically Collected
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Usage Data:
Information about how you use our service, including access times, pages viewed, and actions taken
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Device Information:
IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
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Analytics Data:
Performance metrics, error logs, and diagnostic information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our AI Front Office Manager service
- Process and manage your account and subscriptions
- Train and improve our AI models (using anonymized and aggregated data only)
- Send you service updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
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Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
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Provide you with news, special offers, and general information about our services (with your consent)
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
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Service Providers:
We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, customer service, and payment processing
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Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity
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Legal Requirements:
We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
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Protection of Rights:
We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
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With Your Consent:
We may share information with your explicit consent for specific purposes
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Specifically:
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Account information is retained for the duration of your subscription and up to 90 days after account closure
- Customer interaction data is retained for 12 months or as configured by you
- Analytics and usage data is retained for up to 24 months
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We may retain certain information longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Employee training on data protection and security
- Incident response and breach notification procedures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access and Portability:
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
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Correction:
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
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Deletion:
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
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Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
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Restriction:
Request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this privacy policy.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
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The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
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The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and, if you have an account, by sending you an email notification.
We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
We use the following types of cookies:
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Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
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Analytics Cookies:
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
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Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences