Last updated: March 2026
yippee is committed to your privacy. this document explains what we collect, how we protect it, and your rights. 💜
1. who we are
yippee ("we", "us", "our") operates the yippee chat platform, web app, and Android mobile app. questions? reach us at [email protected].
2. what we collect
when you create an account and use yippee, we collect:
- account info — your username, email address, and password (hashed, never stored in plaintext). if you sign in via Google or Discord OAuth, we receive your basic profile info (name, email, avatar) from the provider.
- date of birth — if you use the age verification feature (required to toggle the safety filter), your date of birth is stored to enforce age-based restrictions. this data is used solely for age gating and is not shared externally.
- messages & content — chat messages sent to yippee (AI) and to other users in direct messages and group chats, encrypted at rest
- uploaded media — images, audio clips, and files shared in chats, encrypted and stored on our servers
- profile content — display names, bios, avatars, banners, pronouns, statuses, and other profile customisations you set. bios, display names, and statuses are AI-moderated for safety (see section 4)
- voice data — if you use voice features, audio is processed in real-time for speech recognition (OpenAI Whisper) and text-to-speech (ElevenLabs). audio is not retained after the session ends. screen-share frames analysed during calls are processed in-memory only and never stored
- AI memory — yippee's AI may store short summaries ("memories") from your conversations to personalise future responses. you can view and delete individual memories at any time in Settings
- rich presence data — if you connect third-party accounts (Spotify, YouTube, Twitch, Steam, Last.fm), we store OAuth tokens and display your activity to your friends. you can disconnect any integration at any time in Settings
- push notification tokens — if you use the Android app, we store your Firebase Cloud Messaging device token to deliver notifications. tokens are deleted when you log out
- usage & session data — session tokens, login timestamps, language preference (auto-detected from your messages), mood/trust state with yippee, and game history
- payment info — if you purchase Voice Premium ($15/month) or premium cosmetics, payment is processed by Stripe; we only store your subscription status and purchase history, never raw card details
- moderation reports — if you report a user, the report content and any attached evidence are stored with sensitive fields encrypted. reports are reviewed by moderators through a secure panel
3. how we protect your data
- all messages, bios, display names, and media are encrypted at rest using Fernet symmetric encryption
- email addresses are stored in a protected, non-reversible form
- passwords are hashed using a modern algorithm and never stored in plaintext
- sensitive moderation report fields are encrypted separately from general content
- all traffic between your device and our servers is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS
- the Android app communicates with our servers over the same HTTPS connection — data is encrypted in transit via TLS but is not end-to-end encrypted
- temporary voice, screen-share, and TTS audio files are purged automatically and not retained after use
4. AI content moderation
to keep the platform safe, certain content you submit is automatically reviewed by AI (Google Gemini):
- profile content — bios, display names, and custom statuses are checked for slurs, targeted harassment, sexual solicitation, and hate speech before being saved
- profile images — avatars are scanned for nudity, gore, and hate symbols
- usernames — checked against a blocklist of prohibited terms at registration
this moderation is fully automated. content that triggers a block is rejected immediately and not stored. no human reviews flagged profile content unless a separate user report is filed.
5. how we use your data
- to provide the yippee chat platform, AI companion features, games, and voice calls
- to personalise yippee's personality, lore, mood, and memories based on your conversations
- to detect your preferred language and respond accordingly
- to display your rich presence activity (music, streaming, gaming) to friends
- to deliver push notifications for new messages, friend requests, and other activity
- to deliver and manage subscriptions and cosmetic purchases via Stripe
- to moderate content and enforce community safety standards
- to send transactional emails (e.g. password reset, moderation alerts)
- to enforce age restrictions and protect minors
6. who we share data with
we do not sell your data. we share it only with:
- Google Gemini API — your messages are sent to Google's Gemini AI to generate yippee's responses, perform content moderation, and detect language. please review Google's privacy policy
- OpenAI Whisper API — voice call audio is sent for speech-to-text transcription (Voice Premium only). see OpenAI's privacy policy
- ElevenLabs API — text is sent for text-to-speech voice generation (Voice Premium only). see ElevenLabs' privacy policy
- Stripe — for payment processing only. see Stripe's privacy policy
- Firebase / Google Cloud — for push notification delivery to Android devices. see Firebase privacy info
- OAuth providers — if you sign in or connect via Discord, Google, Spotify, YouTube, Twitch, Steam, or Last.fm, basic profile data is exchanged per each provider's OAuth flow. see their respective privacy policies
7. data retention
your account data and messages are retained while your account is active. you may request deletion by contacting us at [email protected]. temporary voice, screen-share, and TTS files are deleted automatically after use. AI memories can be individually deleted or cleared entirely from Settings at any time. push notification tokens are removed on logout or app uninstall.
8. cookies & local storage
we use browser storage and secure cookies to maintain your session for auto-login. the Android app stores an authentication token locally for persistent login. no third-party tracking cookies are used.
9. children's privacy
yippee is not directed to children under 13. if we become aware that a child under 13 has created an account, we will delete their data promptly. users under 18 who complete age verification will have the NSFW safety filter permanently locked until they turn 18.
10. your rights
you can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing [email protected]. you can also delete your AI memories, disconnect integrations, and manage your privacy settings directly within the app.
11. changes to this policy
we may update this policy. continued use of yippee after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
Last updated: March 2026
by using yippee, you agree to these terms. please read them 🌸
1. acceptance
by creating an account or accessing yippee (including the web app, Android app, and Discord bot), you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. if you disagree, please don't use the service.
2. eligibility
you must be at least 13 years old to use yippee. by registering, you confirm you meet this requirement. certain features (such as disabling the safety filter) require age verification — users under 18 who verify their age will have the NSFW safety filter locked until their 18th birthday.
3. your account
- you are responsible for keeping your credentials secure
- you must not share, sell, or transfer your account to another person
- you are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
- notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access
- you may sign in with email/password, Google, or Discord OAuth
4. acceptable use
you agree not to use yippee to:
- harass, threaten, bully, or abuse other users
- upload or share illegal, harmful, or sexually explicit content (including as profile pictures, bios, display names, or statuses)
- use slurs, hate speech, or targeted harassment in any user-facing content
- doxx or share personal information about other users without consent
- attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or exploit the platform
- attempt to bypass content moderation, age verification, or safety filters
- impersonate yippee staff, developers, moderators, or other users
- use bots or automated tools to spam or flood the service
- violate any applicable laws or regulations
5. content moderation
yippee uses a combination of automated AI moderation and blocklists to enforce platform safety. usernames, display names, bios, statuses, and profile images are automatically screened when submitted. content that violates our guidelines is rejected automatically. additionally, users can report others through the in-app reporting system, and moderators review reports through a secure panel.
6. account restrictions
violations of these terms may result in escalating account restrictions:
- muted — you can read but not send messages for a set period
- restricted — limited functionality (no media uploads, no group creation) for a set period
- suspended — full account access revoked temporarily
- banned — permanent removal from the platform
restrictions are applied at our discretion. you may appeal by contacting [email protected].
7. AI-generated content
yippee's responses are generated by Google Gemini. they may be inaccurate, incomplete, or unexpected. yippee is an AI character — not a real person and not a substitute for professional advice (medical, legal, financial, etc.). yippee's personality, lore, mood, and memories are generated features and should not be treated as a real relationship or relied upon for emotional support in crisis situations.
8. voice premium subscription
- Voice Premium is billed at $15.00 USD/month via Stripe
- includes high-quality speech-to-text (OpenAI Whisper), text-to-speech (ElevenLabs), and screen-share analysis during voice calls
- subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
- to cancel, go to Settings → Subscription inside the app and click "cancel subscription" — your access continues until the end of the current billing period, then stops automatically. no further charges.
- you can also manage your payment method and billing history via the "manage billing" button in the same Subscription tab, which opens the Stripe billing portal
- refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis at our discretion — contact [email protected]
- developer accounts receive Voice Premium at no charge
9. premium cosmetics & shop
premium chat bubble styles and other cosmetic items are one-time purchases via Stripe. all cosmetic sales are final. Voice Premium subscribers receive a 50% discount on cosmetic purchases. developers receive all cosmetics free of charge.
10. games
yippee includes in-app games (tic-tac-toe, Connect 4, hangman, number guesser, and others). games are played against yippee's AI. game results and statistics are stored on your account. no wagering or real-money gambling is involved.
11. group chats
you may create and participate in group chats with other users. group creators and moderators can manage members and settings. yippee's AI may participate in group chats if added. the same content and behaviour rules apply in group chats as in all other areas of the platform.
12. rich presence & integrations
you may optionally connect third-party accounts (Spotify, YouTube, Twitch, Steam, Last.fm) to display your activity on your profile. connected activity is visible to your friends. you can disconnect any integration at any time. we are not responsible for third-party service availability or their handling of your data.
13. Android app
the yippee Android app is available on Google Play. by using the app, you also agree to the Google Play Terms of Service. the app requires internet access and may request permissions for camera, microphone (for voice calls), and notifications.
14. user content
you retain ownership of content you create. by submitting content (including pfp art via our submission form), you grant yippee a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display and use it within the service. pfp submissions will be credited as provided.
15. service availability
we aim for high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. we may perform maintenance, updates, or shut down services with or without notice.
16. termination
we reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms (see section 6). you may delete your account at any time by contacting [email protected].
17. disclaimer of warranties
yippee is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. we disclaim all warranties including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement to the maximum extent permitted by law.
18. limitation of liability
to the fullest extent allowed by law, yippee and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.
19. governing law
these Terms are governed by applicable law. disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation; if unresolved, through binding arbitration.
20. changes to these terms
we may update these Terms at any time. continued use of yippee after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
21. contact
questions about these Terms? email [email protected] or join our Discord server.
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