Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to EchoRP ("we," "our," or "us"). EchoRP operates the website echorp.app (the "Service") that allows users to create, discover, and chat with virtual characters supported by the latest advancements in open-source AI.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website echorp.app and use our AI character chat services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Create or customize AI characters
• Engage in chat conversations with AI characters
• Contact us for support
• Subscribe to our services

This information may include: email address, username, profile information, character descriptions, chat messages, and payment information.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Service:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interaction patterns)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 AI Conversation Data

We collect and store your conversations with AI characters to provide and improve our services, including training and refining our AI models. This data is essential for the functionality of our platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our AI character chat services
• Create and manage your user account
• Process transactions and manage subscriptions
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Train and enhance our AI models and algorithms
• Communicate with you about updates, support, and promotional offers
• Ensure platform safety and prevent misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform
• AI Service Providers: We may share conversation data with AI service providers (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Hugging Face) to process your requests
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Chat conversations may be retained to improve our AI models and services.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing
• Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@echorp.app.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

13. Contact Us

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