How we protect your data while delivering chaos
At Herbie Bot, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our chaotic AI chatbot service.
We store your conversations with Herbie to improve the service and provide context for ongoing conversations. This includes:
We automatically collect certain technical information to ensure our service works properly:
If you purchase premium access:
We use OpenAI's API to generate Herbie's responses. Your messages are sent to OpenAI for processing. OpenAI's privacy policy governs their handling of this data. We do not store your conversations on OpenAI's servers beyond the API call.
Premium subscriptions are processed through Ko-fi. Ko-fi handles all payment information according to their privacy policy. We only receive confirmation of successful payments and subscriber status.
Our service is hosted on Replit with database services provided by Neon. These providers have access to technical data necessary for service operation but are bound by data processing agreements.
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
We use essential cookies and local storage to:
Third-party services may set their own cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to use Herbie's features.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially reasonable protection methods.
You can request access to your personal data or request corrections by contacting us.
You can request deletion of your chat history and account data at any time. Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes.
You can request a copy of your data in a common format.
You can opt out of non-essential communications and advertising cookies through browser settings or ad preference centers.
Herbie Bot is designed for general audiences but contains content that may not be suitable for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Parents who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately.
Our services are hosted in the United States. If you access our service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR requirements for European users.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by:
Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Email: privacy@herbie-bot.com
General Support: support@herbie-bot.com
Data Protection Officer: For European users or complex privacy matters, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@herbie-bot.com