Privacy Policy
Your Privacy is Our Priority
At YANA, we believe in complete transparency about how we handle your data. We're committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with the best mental health support possible.
Data Collection and Usage
Understanding what information we collect and how we use it
Information We Collect
- Voice recordings during check-ins (processed in real-time and not stored)
- Basic profile information (name, email) for account management
- Journal entries and emotional check-in data (stored with end-to-end encryption)
- Usage analytics (anonymized and aggregated)
How We Use Your Data
- To provide personalized mental health insights and recommendations
- To improve our AI models' understanding of emotional patterns (using anonymized data only)
- To facilitate secure sharing with your trusted connections
AI Processing and Analysis
How we use AI to support your mental health journey
AI Models and Processing
- We use OpenAI's models for conversation analysis and insights generation
- Voice analysis is performed using specialized emotion detection models
- All AI processing is done in real-time with immediate data disposal
- Personal identifiers are replaced with tokens before processing with AI models
- AI responses are sanitized to remove any potential PHI before displaying to users
- We maintain HIPAA-compliant Business Associate Agreements with all AI service providers
HIPAA Compliance
How we protect your health information under HIPAA regulations
Protected Health Information (PHI)
YANA is designed with HIPAA compliance at its core. We implement comprehensive measures to protect all Protected Health Information (PHI), including:
- Field-level encryption using AES-256-GCM for all PHI data fields
- Secure key management with strict access controls
- Data anonymization for all external service interactions
- Response sanitization to prevent accidental information leakage
- Comprehensive compliance testing and real-time monitoring
PHI Fields We Protect
Our HIPAA compliance extends to all personal health information throughout our application, including:
- Personal identifiers (names, contact info)
- Medical history and diagnoses
- Treatment plans and objectives
- Mental health assessment scores
- Journal entries and emotional data
- Provider notes and recommendations
- Appointment details and records
- Insurance and billing information
Data Security and Protection
How we keep your information safe and secure
Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for all stored data using AES-256-GCM encryption
- Regular security audits and penetration testing by third-party security experts
- Strict access controls and multi-factor authentication for all system access
- Real-time monitoring and automated alerts for potential security issues
- Comprehensive encryption coverage tracking through our HIPAA compliance dashboard
Additional Protections
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure cloud infrastructure with redundant backups
- Regular vulnerability scanning and immediate patch management
- Comprehensive incident response plan with breach notification procedures
Your Rights and Control
Understanding and managing your data rights
Your Data Rights
- Access your personal data that we've collected
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your data (with some exceptions required by law)
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- Request a portable copy of your data
- Withdraw consent for optional processing at any time
Contact Us
How to reach us with privacy questions or concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@yana-ai.com
Privacy Officer: YANA AI LLC
Address: 2810 N Church St #712893 Wilmington DE 19802
Policy Updates
How we'll notify you about changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date. For significant changes, we'll notify you via email or through the app.
Last Updated: June 03, 2025