This Privacy Policy explains how Yahway AI LLC (“Yahway,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use Yahway. Yahway is designed to minimize data collection while maintaining reliability and security.
1. Who We Are
Yahway is operated by Yahway AI LLC. This Privacy Policy applies to the Yahway mobile application and our official website.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require user accounts in the app and we do not ask for your name, phone number, or physical address to use Yahway. Depending on how you use the Service, we may collect the categories of information below.
A. Content You Provide
- User Content: Text you voluntarily enter into the app to interact with the AI. We process this content to provide the Service and generate responses. We do not sell your content and we do not use it for cross-app tracking.
- Support Messages: If you email us (for example, at privacy@yahway.app), we receive the contents of your message and your email address to respond.
B. Automatically Collected Data (App & Website)
We collect limited technical and usage information to keep Yahway reliable, secure, and improving over time. This may include:
- Device & App Info: device model, operating system version, app version, language, time zone, and basic device settings.
- Usage Data: events such as screens viewed, session length, feature interactions, and aggregate engagement patterns.
- Diagnostics: crash reports, performance logs, and error details to help us fix bugs and improve stability.
- Identifiers: device identifiers and similar signals. If advertising features are enabled in the future, this may include an advertising identifier where permitted by your device settings and applicable law.
- IP Address: may be processed for security, fraud prevention, and basic analytics.
Firebase: We use Google Firebase (including Firebase Analytics and related Firebase services) to understand how the Service is used, monitor performance, and improve reliability.
C. Cookies & Similar Technologies (Website)
The Yahway mobile app does not use browser cookies. Our website may use cookies or similar technologies required for basic functionality and measurement. You can typically control cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Information
We use information for the following purposes:
- Provide the Service: process your requests and generate AI responses.
- Improve & maintain: debug, test, and enhance features and performance.
- Security & fraud prevention: protect the Service and users from abuse.
- Support: respond to questions and user requests.
We do not sell personal data. We do not use your in-app content for behavioral profiling across third-party apps.
4. Advertising (Not Currently Active)
Yahway does not currently display in-app ads. In the future, we may use advertising and measurement services (for example, Google and Meta) to promote Yahway and/or display ads in the app.
EU/EEA users: If and when we enable ads that require consent (such as personalized advertising), we will request consent through an appropriate consent mechanism before serving such ads, where required by law.
5. How We Share Information
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use vendors to operate the Service (for example, hosting, analytics, performance monitoring). These providers process information on our behalf under confidentiality and security obligations.
- Legal & Safety: We may disclose information if required to comply with law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Firebase/Google: Firebase processes certain data (such as analytics and diagnostics) to provide Firebase services.
6. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we rely on the following legal bases where applicable:
- Legitimate Interests: to operate, secure, and improve Yahway (e.g., basic analytics and diagnostics).
- Consent: where required (e.g., certain cookies, personalized advertising if enabled in the future).
- Legal Obligations: to comply with applicable laws.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time (for example, via settings we provide or by contacting us).
7. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to provide and improve the Service, comply with legal obligations, and protect the Service. Retention periods can vary depending on the type of data and why it is processed.
- Diagnostics: retained as needed to troubleshoot and improve stability.
- Analytics: may be retained in aggregate form to understand usage trends.
- Support requests: retained as needed to resolve your request and for recordkeeping.
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to access, correct, delete, or object to certain processing.
A. EEA/UK Rights (GDPR)
- Right to access your data
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to request deletion
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability (where applicable)
- Right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
B. How to Exercise Your Rights
You can submit requests by emailing: privacy@yahway.app. We may ask for information to verify your request. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and as required by law.
9. International Data Transfers
Yahway is based in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction.
10. Children’s Privacy
Yahway is not directed to children under 13. If you are in the EEA/UK, the age threshold may be higher in some countries. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
11. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
privacy@yahway.app
Quick Summary
- Yahway doesn’t require accounts to use the app.
- We use Firebase for analytics and diagnostics to improve stability and performance.
- No in-app ads are shown today; if ads are introduced later, we’ll use consent where required (including in the EU/EEA).
- You can request access or deletion by emailing privacy@yahway.app.