Privacy Policy

Overview

KaibiganGPT ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and AI-powered tools including meal planner, budget calculator, document summarizer, email writer, Philippine finance calculators, currency converter, world clock, smart gadget advisor, and other services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you use our services, we may collect the following information you voluntarily provide:

• Contact Information: Email addresses when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or request email exports
• Meal Planning Data: Dietary preferences, restrictions, budget constraints, and family size
• Financial Planning Data: Budget categories, income ranges, investment preferences, loan amounts, and retirement planning inputs
• Document Content: Text, files, and documents you upload for summarization (temporarily processed and automatically deleted)
• Communication Data: Email templates, recipients, and context you provide for email generation
• Feedback and Support: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send through our contact forms

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on tools, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address for currency and localization features
• Analytics Data: Website performance metrics, error logs, and user journey analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Service Provision

• Generate personalized meal plans, budgets, and financial calculations
• Process and summarize documents using AI technology
• Create professional emails based on your specifications
• Provide accurate currency conversion and world time information
• Deliver personalized gadget recommendations
• Send requested exports, meal plans, and reports via email

Communication and Support

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send newsletters and updates (with your explicit consent)
• Notify you of important service changes or security updates

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance AI algorithms and user experience
• Conduct research and development for new features
• Monitor and improve website performance and security
• Personalize content and recommendations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

• AI Processing: OpenAI for document summarization and email generation
• Email Services: Email service providers for delivering meal plans and communications
• Analytics: Google Analytics for website usage analysis
• Currency Data: Financial data providers for real-time exchange rates
• Infrastructure: Cloud hosting and CDN providers for service delivery

Legal Requirements

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service

Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure deletion of temporary data (documents processed for summarization)

Data Retention

• Document Content: Automatically deleted immediately after processing
• Email Addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months for service improvement
• Contact Communications: Retained for 3 years for support purposes

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for specific purposes

Communication Preferences

• Unsubscribe from newsletters through provided links or by contacting us
• Opt out of marketing communications while maintaining service-related communications
• Control cookie preferences through your browser settings

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and serve relevant content. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

Advertising Partners

We use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These advertising partners use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet.

How Google Uses Your Data

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet. When you visit our website, Google may collect:

• Information about your browser and device
• Your IP address and general location
• Pages you visit on our site
• Your interaction with advertisements
• Cookies and unique identifiers

To learn more about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, please visit:
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/

Advertising Opt-Out Options

You have several options to control personalized advertising:

• Google Ads Settings: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting NAI Opt-Out Tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising
• Browser Settings: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies

International Users and Data Transfers

Our services are available globally. If you are accessing our services from outside the Philippines, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the Philippines and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

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