1. INTRODUCTION

Chief ("we," "our," or "us") is a voice-first AI assistant built for busy founders, CXOs, and operators. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our service, particularly in relation to Google user data accessed through our integrations.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

- Account information (name, email address)

- User preferences and settings

- Communication preferences and writing style

- Contact information for your professional network

2.2 Google User Data (OAuth Integrations)

We access the following Google user data through OAuth integrations:

Gmail Integration:

- Email content (subject lines, body text, sender/recipient information)

- Email metadata (timestamps, labels, read status)

- Draft emails

- Email attachments (processed for context only)

Google Calendar Integration:

- Calendar events (title, description, attendees, location)

- Event metadata (start/end times, recurrence, reminders)

- Calendar settings and preferences

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

- Usage data and interaction patterns

- Device information and browser type

- IP address and general location

- Voice interaction data (processed for service improvement)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1 Primary Service Functions

We use your information, including Google user data, exclusively to provide and improve user-facing features that are prominent in our app's interface:

- Generate voice briefings and summaries of your emails, calendar events, and messages

- Provide context-aware responses and suggestions

- Enable voice commands to manage your communications

- Create personalized insights and recommendations

- Improve the accuracy and relevance of our AI responses

3.2 Limited Use Compliance

We strictly adhere to Google's Limited Use requirements. Your Google user data is used ONLY for:

- Providing user-facing features that are prominent in our app interface

- Improving user-facing features that are prominent in our app interface

- Security purposes (investigating abuse or bugs)

- Compliance with applicable laws

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

4.1 Data Storage

- Google user data is stored securely in our database

- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest

- We implement industry-standard security measures

- Access to your data is strictly limited to authorized personnel

4.2 Data Retention

- Google user data is retained only as long as necessary to provide our services

- You can request deletion of your data at any time

- Data is automatically deleted when you disconnect integrations

5. DATA SHARING AND TRANSFERS

5.1 We Do NOT Share Your Data For:

- Advertising or marketing purposes

- Selling to third parties, data brokers, or information resellers

- Determining credit-worthiness or lending purposes

- Any purpose not directly related to providing our service

5.2 Limited Sharing Exceptions

We may share your data only in these limited circumstances:

- With your explicit consent for specific features

- For security purposes (investigating abuse or bugs)

- To comply with applicable laws or legal processes

- As part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with your prior consent)

6. HUMAN ACCESS TO DATA

6.1 Limited Human Access

Our employees, agents, and contractors are NOT allowed to read your Google user data unless:

- You have given explicit consent to view specific messages, files, or data

- It is necessary for security purposes (investigating bugs or abuse)

- It is necessary to comply with applicable law

- The data is aggregated and used for internal operations in compliance with privacy requirements

6.2 AI Processing

Your data is primarily processed by our AI systems to provide voice briefings and insights. Human review is limited to system improvements and security monitoring.

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CONTROLS

7.1 Access and Control

- View and manage your connected integrations

- Disconnect Google services at any time

- Request deletion of your data

- Update your preferences and settings

7.2 Data Portability

- Export your data in a standard format

- Transfer your data to other services

8. GOOGLE API SERVICES USER DATA POLICY COMPLIANCE

8.1 Limited Use Requirements

We comply with Google's API Services User Data Policy:

- Data is used only for user-facing features prominent in our app

- No unauthorized transfers or sales of user data

- No use for advertising or marketing purposes

- No human reading without explicit consent or legal necessity

8.2 Data Minimization

- We only request the minimum scopes necessary for our service

- We do not request access to data we don't need

- We do not request scopes for future features not yet implemented

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

- Posting the updated policy on our website

- Sending you an email notification

- Displaying a notice in our app

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: help@mychief.app

Website: https://mychief.app

Address: HSR, Sector-2, Bengaluru, Karnataka

13. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about these rights.

14. EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please contact us for more information about these rights.

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This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of Chief's services.