Introduction
Kin ("we," "our," or "us") is a WhatsApp-based household assistant that helps families and households manage daily tasks including meal planning, groceries, calendar events, and finances. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service at askkin.ai.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Phone Number: Your WhatsApp phone number, used to identify you and communicate with you.
- Name: Your name (optional), used to personalize interactions.
- Household Information: Household name, timezone, and member relationships.
- Messages: The content of messages you send to Kin via WhatsApp to process your requests.
Information Generated Through Use
- Meal Data: Meal preferences, cooking history, restaurant orders, and votes.
- Grocery Lists: Shopping list items and purchase history.
- Calendar Events: Events and reminders you create.
- Financial Data: Expense records and budget information you choose to track.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the Kin household assistant service
- Send you messages via WhatsApp in response to your requests
- Learn your preferences to provide better suggestions over time
- Coordinate household activities among household members
- Send scheduled reminders and notifications you've requested
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Within Your Household: Information is shared among members of the same household to enable coordination.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services (OpenAI for AI features, Meta for WhatsApp messaging) that process data on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
Third-Party Services
Kin integrates with the following third-party services:
- WhatsApp (Meta): For messaging. Subject to WhatsApp's Privacy Policy.
- OpenAI: For AI-powered features like meal suggestions. Message content may be processed by OpenAI's API.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw from the service at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@askkin.ai.
Children's Privacy
Kin is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@askkin.ai
Website: https://askkin.ai