UC Irvine Office of Information Technology

Privacy Notice

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. Learn how we protect and handle your information.

Effective Date: July 19, 2024

Privacy Protection Overview

This privacy notice covers data collection and handling practices for UCI faculty, staff, and students using ZotGPT services.

Secure Infrastructure

Built on Microsoft Azure and AWS with encryption in transit and at rest, following P3 security standards.

User Control

You can manually delete conversations and control your data. Automatic deletion occurs after 12 months.

No AI Training

Your data is never used to train AI models or shared with external AI providers for training purposes.

What Data We Collect

User Information

  • User Identity: UCI credentials for authentication and access control
  • User Prompts: Questions and requests submitted to AI services
  • Uploaded Files: Documents and files shared with AI services
  • AI Responses: Generated responses and conversation history

Usage Statistics

  • Login Timestamps: When you access ZotGPT services
  • Session Cookies: For maintaining secure login sessions
  • Service Usage: Which features and services you use

How We Handle Your Data

Data Retention

  • Stored for up to 12 months
  • Automatic deletion after 12 months
  • Manual deletion available anytime

Security Measures

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • P3 security standard compliance
  • Secure Azure and AWS infrastructure

Data Sharing Policy

We do not share your data without explicit consent, except in limited circumstances:

  • Legal requirements or compliance
  • Anonymized research purposes (with IRB approval)
  • Legal processes or court orders

Important Restrictions

Do not use for PHI

Protected Health Information should not be shared

No P4 Information

Level 4 protected data is not permitted

IRB Required

Human subjects research requires IRB approval

Your Rights and Controls

Data Access and Control

  • View your conversation history
  • Delete individual conversations
  • Request data removal
  • Download your data

Privacy Questions?

If you have questions about this privacy notice or your data rights, contact us:

zotgpt-support@uci.edu

Policy Updates

July 19, 2024: Current privacy policy effective date
April 2024: Initial policy implementation

We will notify users of any material changes to this privacy policy through email or platform announcements.