1. Introduction

Wassily ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered auction research platform at wassily.ai.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly (e.g., email when you sign up, messages and images you submit to the chat), information collected automatically (e.g., IP address, device type, browser, usage data), and information from third parties (e.g., when you sign in with Google, we receive your email and profile information from Google).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: provide and improve the Service; process your requests and subscriptions; authenticate you; send transactional and support communications; analyze usage and improve our product; detect and prevent fraud or abuse; and comply with legal obligations. We may use aggregated or de-identified data for research and analytics.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, analytics, and marketing. We use Google Tag Manager and Amplitude for analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling certain cookies may affect Service functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect or process your data: Google (for sign-in and OAuth); Stripe (for payment processing); AWS (for hosting, Cognito authentication, and storage); Amplitude (for product analytics); and Vercel (for hosting and analytics). Each has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating the Service (under contractual obligations to protect your data), when required by law or to protect our rights, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you).

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and secure authentication. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Conversation history and uploaded content are stored in association with your account. You may request deletion of your account and associated data; we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with our retention policies and applicable law.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to: access, correct, or delete your personal information; restrict or object to processing; data portability; and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA.

10. Children

The Service is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. We take steps to ensure your data receives adequate protection in accordance with applicable law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@wassily.ai.