Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our ChatGPT website application.
2. Information We Collect
As an AI language model, ChatGPT collects certain types of information to deliver the best user experience and improve its services. The following information is collected:
a. User Input:
The text messages sent by the users during the conversation are collected and stored in order to provide an accurate response and maintain context within the current session.
b. Model Feedback:
In order to enhance and improve the system, sometimes users may be asked for feedback on the response quality. Such feedback may be collected to fine-tune and improve the AI model.
c. Usage Data:
We collect usage data, including interactions, conversations, and requests, in an anonymized and aggregated form. This data is used to analyze and understand patterns, detect trends, and improve the performance and functionality of ChatGPT.
d. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
Cookies are small files stored on your device to collect certain information about your usage patterns. We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, improve security, and gather information about preferences and settings.
e. User Preferences:
We may collect user preferences such as language preferences, display preferences, or any customization settings chosen by the user to personalize the user experience.
f. Error Logs:
In order to diagnose and fix technical issues, error logs may be collected. These logs may include information such as IP address, browser type, error messages, timestamps, and other technical details.
g. Additional Informationl:
In some instances, additional information like user account details, email address, or similar identifiers might be collected when users voluntarily provide such information for registration, support, or other purposes.
It is important to note that OpenAI (the organization behind ChatGPT) retains and handles the collected information in accordance with its privacy policy. User data is treated with utmost care and confidentiality, and measures are taken to ensure the security of the information collected.
3. How We Use Your Information
At ChatGPT, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. When you use our website application, we collect and process your information to ensure a seamless and personalized user experience. Here's how we use your information:
a. User Account Creation:
When you sign up for a ChatGPT account, we collect your email address and password to create and maintain your account. This information is necessary for you to access our services and for us to communicate with you regarding your account.
b. Service Improvement:
We may analyze your interactions with the ChatGPT system to improve the quality and performance of our services. This includes collecting data on the prompts, responses, and overall usage patterns to enhance the accuracy and relevance of the AI-generated content.
c. Customization:
We may utilize your information to personalize your experience with ChatGPT. This includes tailoring the responses and suggestions to align with your preferences, past interactions, and language style.
d. Research and Development:
To continually enhance and refine our AI models, we may use your data for research and development purposes. However, rest assured that any data used for research will be anonymized and stripped of personally identifiable information.
f. Communication:
We may use the email address you provide to send important notifications, updates, and any other relevant information related to your ChatGPT account and our services. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
g. Security and Fraud Detection:
Your information may be used to monitor and prevent any unauthorized or malicious activities on our platform. We employ various security measures to safeguard your data and maintain the integrity of our services.
h. Legal Obligations:
In certain cases, we may need to use or disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We only share your information as necessary to provide you with the ChatGPT services or as described in our Privacy Policy.
Please remember that while we take utmost care in protecting your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. It is advisable to practice safe browsing habits and not disclose sensitive information during your interactions on ChatGPT.
By using ChatGPT, you acknowledge and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined above. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our data practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact our support team.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
At our website https://drgbec.edu.et, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This disclosure explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our website.
a. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
When you use our website https://chatgpt.drgbec.edu.et, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide voluntarily.
Log Data: Our servers automatically collect certain information when you access or use our website https://chatgpt.drgbec.edu.et. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, the pages of our website https://chatgpt.drgbec.edu.et, that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track your activity on our website for analytical and marketing purposes. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your ability to access certain features of our website.
b. Use of Your Information:
We use your personal information to provide and personalize our website https://drgbec.edu.et, understand and analyze usage trends, and send you updates, notifications, and offers.
We may use third-party service providers to analyze the usage of our website process payments, and provide other services necessary to operate our business. These third-party service providers will have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf.
c. Sharing Your Information:
We may share your personal information with law enforcement agencies, government officials, or other third parties if required by law or in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
d. Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
e. Children's Privacy:
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.
f. Changes to this Disclosure:
We reserve the right to modify or update this disclosure at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
By using our website you acknowledge and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this disclosure. If you have any questions or concerns about our practices relating to your privacy, please contact us at admin@drgbec.edu.et.
5. Third-Party Websites
a. Giphy (https://giphy.com/):
Giphy is a popular platform for finding and sharing animated GIFs. Integrating Giphy into your ChatGPT website application can enhance the user experience by allowing them to easily search and include GIFs in their conversations.
b. OpenWeatherMap (https://openweathermap.org/):
OpenWeatherMap provides weather data and forecasts for locations worldwide. By integrating OpenWeatherMap, your ChatGPT website application can fetch and display real-time weather information to the users, making the conversations more interactive and personalized.
c. The Movie Database (https://www.themoviedb.org/):
The Movie Database is a comprehensive database for movies, TV shows, and celebrities. Incorporating The Movie Database into your ChatGPT website application allows users to search for information about movies and TV shows, retrieve details like ratings, cast, plot summaries, and even receive recommendations based on their preferences.
d. YouTube Data API (https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3):
The YouTube Data API allows developers to access YouTube's vast video library and retrieve information about videos, playlists, channels, etc. By integrating YouTube Data API, your ChatGPT website application can provide users with functionalities like searching for videos, playing videos directly within the chat interface, and retrieving metadata about specific channels or playlists.
e. Google Maps Embed API (https://developers.google.com
/maps/documentation/embed):
The Google Maps Embed API allows developers to embed interactive maps into their web applications. Integrating Google Maps into your ChatGPT website application could offer location-based services, such as finding nearby businesses, displaying maps with directions, or even providing users with a map interface to choose a specific location for conversation purposes.
f. Wolfram Alpha API (https://www.wolframalpha.com/developer):
The Wolfram Alpha API provides access to Wolfram Alpha's computational knowledge engine, enabling developers to query a massive collection of data and knowledge across various domains. By integrating Wolfram Alpha API into your ChatGPT website application, it becomes possible to provide users with answers to factual questions, computations, conversions, and other knowledge-based applications.
Note: When incorporating third-party websites into your ChatGPT application, ensure that you review and comply with their respective terms of service and API usage policies.
6. Security
The security of your ChatGPT website application service is of utmost importance to ensure the privacy and protection of user data. Here are some key security considerations for your application:
a. SSL/TLS encryption:
Implement SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) on your website to encrypt all communication between the user's browser and your server. This prevents unauthorized interception and eavesdropping of data.
b. User authentication:
Implement a secure user authentication system to verify the identity of your users. This can involve methods like password-based authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), or social login using trusted third-party providers.
c. Role-based access control:
Implement role-based access controls to restrict access to certain functionalities or sensitive data within your application. This ensures that users only have access to the features and data they are authorized to see or modify.
d Input validation and sanitization:
Apply strict input validation and sanitization techniques to prevent common security vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection. This helps protect your application against malicious user input.
e. API rate limiting:
Implement rate limiting on your application's APIs to prevent potential abuse or overloading by malicious users or bots. This can help protect against denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and ensure the availability of your service to legitimate users.
f. Data encryption and storage:
Encrypt user data at rest using strong encryption algorithms and secure key management practices. Additionally, consider implementing data anonymization techniques to further protect user privacy.
g. Regular vulnerability assessments and testing:
Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on your application to identify and address security vulnerabilities proactively. This can help prevent potential breaches and stay ahead of emerging threats.
h. Secure coding practices:
Follow secure coding guidelines and best practices to minimize the potential for vulnerabilities in your codebase. This includes avoiding insecure coding practices, using secure libraries and frameworks, and staying updated with security patches and updates.
i. Logging and monitoring:
Implement a robust logging and monitoring system to detect and respond to any suspicious activity or security incidents promptly. Monitor system logs, network traffic, and user behavior to identify any potential breaches or security vulnerabilities.
j. Regular security updates and patch management:
Keep all software components and frameworks up to date with the latest security patches and updates. Regularly apply patches to your application's dependencies to address known vulnerabilities.
It is crucial to regularly review and update your security practices as new security threats emerge. Additionally, engage with security professionals to perform independent security audits or penetration testing to ensure the thoroughness and effectiveness of your security measures.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Changes to our Privacy Policy
Last updated: 29/12/2023
We, at DRGBEC value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. It is important that you understand how we collect, use, and disclose your information. This Privacy Policy outlines the changes that have been made to our existing policy and how they affect Privacy practices related to our ChatGPT website application service.
a. Introduction and Scope:
In this section, we have clarified the purpose and scope of our Privacy Policy to ensure it is easily comprehensible for our users. We encourage you to carefully read and understand the policies and procedures outlined herein.
b. Information We Collect:
This section has been updated to include additional details regarding the types of information we collect from users. We have described the categories of personal information collected and how they are obtained, ensuring transparency in our data collection practices.
c. Use and Processing of Collected Information:
We have expanded this section to include detailed information on how we use and process the collected information. This includes the purposes for which the data is used, the lawful basis for processing, and the duration for which data is retained.
d. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data:
To provide more transparency, this new section explains the legal bases for our processing activities. We have outlined the legitimate interests for each processing purpose, ensuring we comply with applicable data protection laws.
e. Disclosure of Information:
We have added a subsection clarifying the circumstances under which we may disclose your personal data to third parties. This section outlines the types of third parties involved, the purposes of disclosure, and the measures we take to safeguard your data during these processes.
f. Your Rights and Choices:
This section has been revised to provide clear information on the rights and choices available to you. We have included instructions on how to exercise your rights, such as accessing, modifying, or deleting your personal data.
g. Security Measures:
To enhance our commitment to data security, we have updated this section to include additional measures implemented to protect your information. This includes details on encryption, access controls, and data breach notification procedures.
h. Retention of Personal Data
We have refined the information regarding data retention periods to better reflect our policies. This section now explains how long we keep your personal data in our systems and the criteria used to determine these durations.
i. International Data Transfers:
Since our operation may involve transferring your personal data to other countries, this section has been revised to clarify how we protect your data during international transfers. We describe the measures we use to ensure your information remains secure and in compliance with applicable laws.
j. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
collecting and processing data through cookies and similar technologies on our ChatGPT website service.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, provide relevant advertisements, analyze website usage, and improve our services. These technologies allow us to gather information about your device, including your browser type, IP address, and browsing behavior.
The data collected through cookies and similar technologies helps us understand how you interact with our website, identify technical issues, and improve the overall user experience. We may also utilize this data for statistical or research purposes, with all personally identifiable information anonymized or pseudonymized to protect your privacy.
By consenting to our use of cookies and similar technologies, you agree to our processing of your data in accordance with this privacy policy. You have the option to manage or disable cookies through browser settings; however, please note that certain features and functionality of our website may be affected.
We may also integrate third-party services that utilize cookies and similar technologies on our website for analytics, advertising, or other purposes. These third-party services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them. We do not have control over the information collected by these third-party services.
Your continued use of our ChatGPT website service constitutes your acceptance of our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this privacy policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@drgbec.edu.et.
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