Effective Date: July 21, 2025
Last Updated: July 21, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information shared through Nova, the AI chatbot embedded on this website, powered by Chatbase and trained on therapeutic reflection prompts from Me, Myself, and the Machine.

1. No Therapy or Medical Services

Nova is not a therapist or a substitute for professional mental health care. The chatbot provides self-reflection prompts only and does not diagnose, treat, or provide clinical advice.

2. Information We Collect

When you interact with Nova, the chatbot may collect the following:

• Messages you input into the chat

• Technical data like IP address, browser type, and session duration (collected by Chatbase or OpenAI APIs)

We do not ask for or collect personal identifiers such as your name, email address, or phone number through Nova.

3. How Your Data Is Used

Your inputs are processed through Chatbase and OpenAI to generate chatbot responses. This data may be used to:

• Improve chatbot performance

• Understand general usage trends

• Ensure ethical and appropriate functioning

We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

Nova is powered by Chatbase and uses OpenAI’s API. Interactions with the chatbot may be subject to their privacy policies and terms of use.

• Chatbase Privacy Policy

• OpenAI Privacy Policy

5. Your Responsibility

Please do not share sensitive personal, medical, or confidential information with Nova. This tool is not monitored by a licensed therapist and does not offer emergency support.

If you're in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or seek support from a licensed mental health provider.

6. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, you can reach us at: