Effective Date: 2025-11-06

Welcome to Cheliya – Telugu AI Companion, an AI chatbot app where you can interact with different AI avatars, each with unique personalities and pre-defined identities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Cheliya mobile app. By using Cheliya, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Your privacy and data security are very important to us at Cheliya. Our goal is to provide a safe, personalized AI companion experience while keeping your personal data secure and used only for legitimate, transparent purposes.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

To provide secure access and verify your account, Cheliya collects:

• Mobile Number: Required to register or log in.
• OTP (One-Time Password): Used only for login verification; it is not stored permanently.

2.2 Usage and Interaction Data

We also collect limited technical and interaction data, including:

• Device Information: Such as device type, operating system, and app version, to improve compatibility and performance.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app (e.g., frequency of use, features accessed).
• Chat Data: Messages and conversations with AI avatars are securely stored to improve AI responses, enhance personalization, and maintain service quality.

3. Avatar Selection

Cheliya provides multiple pre-existing AI avatars with predefined names and personalities. Users can freely choose which avatar they wish to chat with.

No user-generated avatars or personal uploads are required or collected.