Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide and improve VA Coach Josie:

• Personal Information: Your name and email address when you create an account.
• Chat Data: Messages you send to Josie and her responses, stored as your chat history.
• Device and Usage Data: Device type, browser information, IP address, and anonymous usage statistics (e.g., how often you chat).
• Credit Requests: Messages sent to our Facebook page (facebook.com/vacoachjosie) for additional chat credits, which may include your email or account details for verification.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Deliver personalized career advice through Josie’s AI chat.
• Improve the Service by analyzing usage patterns and feedback.
• Manage your account, including tracking your 50 free chat credits and processing additional credit requests.
• Send important updates about the Service (e.g., Terms changes) via email or Facebook Messenger.
• Enhance your experience with tailored tips and AI tool guidance.
• Protect your account with security measures.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Security

We implement robust security measures, including encryption, to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online service is 100% secure, and you share data at your own risk.

4. Third-Party Services

We rely on these third-party services to operate VA Coach Josie:

• Google Gemini AI: Powers Josie’s coaching responses (see Google’s Privacy Policy).
• Cloudflare: Ensures secure connections (see Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy).
• Firebase: Manages accounts, authentication, and chat storage (see Firebase’s Privacy Policy).
• Facebook Messenger: Handles credit requests when you message our page (see Facebook’s Privacy Policy).

These providers may process your data according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Your Consent

By using VA Coach Josie or messaging our Facebook page for credits, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data and chat history as long as your account remains active. If you request deletion or deactivate your account, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where required by law to retain it.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications (e.g., updates).

To exercise these rights, contact us via our Facebook page or email (see Section 10).

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality, such as keeping you logged in and tracking your session. We also collect anonymous analytics data to improve the Service, but this does not identify you personally.

9. Children’s Privacy

VA Coach Josie is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, reach out to us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: facebook.com/vacoachjosie

11. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the Service evolves. Changes will be posted here with the updated date. Continued use of VA Coach Josie after updates signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.