Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 1, 2025 · Last updated: May 1, 2025

buildyourbot.io ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at buildyourbot.io and provides AI automation services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about you.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: When you request a free audit, contact us, or sign up for updates, we collect your name, email address, company name, website URL, and any information you share about your business.

Usage data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site, and referring URL. We use this data only to improve the site experience.

Communications: If you email us or communicate through our site, we retain those communications to respond and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

To deliver the free AI audit you requested
To communicate about your project, proposal, or ongoing work
To send service updates, project updates, or relevant business information (with your consent)
To improve our website and services based on usage patterns
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

3. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

Service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., email delivery, analytics) — only as needed to provide services and bound by confidentiality agreements
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

We do not share your information with advertisers or data brokers.

4. Suman Chrome Extension

The Suman browser extension ("Suman — Summary & Analysis") is a product associated with buildyourbot.io. Suman:

Does not collect or transmit your browsing history to us
Sends page content to OpenAI's API using your own API key, stored locally in your browser using chrome.storage.local
Stores analysis results and history locally in your browser only — we cannot access this data
Does not track you across sites or sell usage data
Requests only the permissions necessary to function: activeTab, scripting, storage, and sidePanel

Suman transmits page text directly from your browser to OpenAI. Your use of Suman is also subject to OpenAI's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies

Our website uses minimal, strictly necessary cookies to function. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party behavioral analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting your ability to use the site.

6. Data Retention

We retain audit request information and project communications for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of marketing communications
Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@buildyourbot.io.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and contact us immediately if you believe your information may have been compromised.

9. Children

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data:
privacy@buildyourbot.io
buildyourbot.io