A Compassionate AI Companion for Stroke Survivors

Support, clarity, and encouragement - one conversation at a time.

Recovery doesn't stop when therapy ends. Thrive is an AI companion being developed to help stroke survivors stay connected, encouraged, and engaged through supportive daily conversations.We're partnering with stroke survivors, caregivers, and clinicians to shape the first pilot experience.Learn about the project →.

About Nurova & Thrive

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Nurova is a research-driven initiative exploring how compassionate AI can help stroke survivors feel more supported during one of the most challenging parts of recovery: the time between therapy sessions, when everyday life continues.The name Nurova combines:Neuro — representing the brain and the recovery journey
Nova — symbolizing a new beginning and renewed possibilityTogether, the name reflects our mission: helping stroke survivors stay connected, encouraged, and engaged throughout their recovery.Nurova is developing Thrive, an AI companion designed to provide supportive conversations and personalized encouragement between visits with healthcare professionals.Thrive is intended to help users:- stay mentally engaged through meaningful conversation
- practice communication in a comfortable, low-pressure environment
- receive daily encouragement and emotional support
- reflect on personal goals, memories, and everyday experiences
- maintain a sense of connection and routineThrive is designed to complement—not replace—the care provided by physicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or therapy.Our current focus is learning directly from stroke survivors, caregivers, and clinicians to better understand where AI companionship can provide meaningful value. Those insights are guiding the development of our first pilot application.

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The Nurova Vision

Nurova can help stroke survivors:❤️ Emotional Support- Daily emotional check-ins
- Encouraging conversation during difficult moments
- Confidence-building micro-support
- A companion that listens without judgment🧠 Communication & Cognitive Clarity- Word-finding assistance
- “Help me say this” conversation prompts
- Sentence scaffolding for communication
- Reduced cognitive load during stressful moments🌿 Awareness & Personal Progress- Mood reflection and journaling
- Weekly insight summaries
- Encouragement around small wins
- Awareness of personal progress over time🌞 Independence & Social Reconnection- Encouragement to reach out to friends and family
- Communication templates for texts or emails
- Confidence-building prompts
- Support for re-engaging in everyday lifeWhat Nurova Is NOT❌ Not a medical device
❌ Not a clinical rehabilitation tool
❌ Not a replacement for doctors or therapists
❌ Not providing diagnosis or medical advice

The Team

Nurova was founded in Seattle by David Jennings and Dragan Popovich, former Microsoft technology leaders who came together to build something deeply personal.The project began after Dragan suffered an Ischemic stroke in 2023, which impacted his speech and motor control. During recovery, he experienced firsthand how isolating and confusing the moments between therapy sessions can be. David also carries a personal connection to cerebrovascular disease—having lost his mother to a cerebral aneurysm at age 56.These experiences led them to ask an important question:==> What if stroke survivors had a compassionate AI companion to help them through everyday moments of recovery?Nurova is the outcome. Today, the project has two core goals:1. Help Dragan remain active, purposeful, and engaged in his own recovery journey2. Build technology that can help millions of stroke survivors reclaim independence and dignity

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We welcome questions, feedback, and collaboration from:- stroke survivors
- caregivers
- clinicians
- researchers
- supporters of the Nurova projectYour insights and lived experience help guide how this technology is built.Please reach out using the form below.

Terms of Use

Update Date: August 27, 20261. Introduction
Welcome to Thrive.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Thrive and any related products, websites, mobile applications, voice experiences, SMS messaging services, or future services provided by Nurova, Inc. ("Nurova," "we," "our," or "us").Our mission is to help people thrive between therapy sessions through personalized cognitive engagement, meaningful conversation, and long-term memory support.By accessing or using Thrive, you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.2. Definitions
For purposes of these Terms:"Thrive"
The AI-powered cognitive companion an
rovided by Nurova."Service"
Any Thrive product or feature, including but not limited to:
- SMS conversations
- Mobile applications
- Voice interactions
- Photo Memories
- Family Mode
- Future Thrive products"User"
Any individual who accesses or uses the Service."Life Story Graph™"
Nurova's proprietary personalization system that organizes information a user chooses to share—including people, places, interests, goals, preferences, memories, and conversation history—to provide more personalized and contextually relevant experiences."Conversation"
Any interaction between a user and Thrive through SMS, voice, mobile application, or future interfaces."Memory"
Information that a user voluntarily shares and authorizes Thrive to retain for personalization."Research Data"
Information collected through voluntary participation in pilot studies, product evaluations, surveys, or approved research activities."Content"
Any text, images, voice recordings, photographs, or other information submitted by a user."Personal Information"
Information that identifies or could reasonably identify an individual, as defined by applicable law.3. Acceptance of These Terms
By using Thrive you acknowledge that:
- you have read these Terms;
- you understand these Terms;
- you agree to be legally bound by them.Electronic acceptance—including replying "YES" during SMS onboarding or selecting an acceptance button within the Thrive application—constitutes your agreement.Future versions of Thrive may require you to accept updated Terms.4. Eligibility
To use Thrive, you must:
be at least eighteen (18) years of age or otherwise legally authorized to participate; have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement; provide truthful enrollment information;
comply with applicable laws.
Certain pilot programs may have additional eligibility requirements.5. Description of Thrive
Thrive is an AI-powered companion designed to provide supportive conversations between therapy sessions.The Service is intended to:
encourage daily cognitive engagement; promote communication confidence; reinforce identity through meaningful memories; encourage reflection; provide personalized conversations based upon prior interactions.The Service is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and should not be considered a substitute for licensed healthcare services.6. Pilot Participation
Certain versions of Thrive may be offered as pilot or research programs. Pilot participation is voluntary.Because Thrive is continually evolving: features may change;
conversations may improve over time; some functionality may be experimental; interruptions may occur.Nurova may invite participants to provide surveys or feedback regarding their experience.Participation in a research pilot does not guarantee continued access to future versions of Thrive.7. Artificial Intelligence
Thrive uses large language models and other artificial intelligence technologies to generate personalized conversations.
Although we continually improve these systems, AI may occasionally:
misunderstand context;
generate inaccurate information;
produce incomplete responses;
fail to recall information correctly.
You acknowledge that AI-generated responses are informational and supportive in nature.
You agree not to rely upon Thrive for medical diagnosis, treatment decisions, legal advice, financial advice, or emergency assistance.8. Medical Disclaimer
Thrive is intended to complement—not replace—professional healthcare.
Thrive does not provide:
medical diagnosis;
treatment recommendations;
prescriptions;
clinical decision support;
psychotherapy;
crisis counseling;
emergency monitoring.
Always consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding your health.
Never delay seeking professional medical care because of information received through Thrive.9. Emergencies
Thrive is not monitored continuously.
If you believe you are experiencing:
symptoms of stroke;
chest pain;
suicidal thoughts;
severe mental distress;
any medical emergency,
immediately contact:
911 (or your local emergency services);
your physician;
the nearest emergency department;
an appropriate crisis resource.
Thrive cannot dispatch emergency responders or guarantee immediate assistance.10. User Responsibilities
You agree to use Thrive responsibly.
You agree that you will:
provide truthful information;
protect the security of your device;
comply with applicable laws;
use the Service only for lawful purposes.
You agree that you will not:
impersonate another individual;
attempt unauthorized access;
interfere with system security;
transmit malicious software;
use Thrive to harass, threaten, or abuse others;
attempt to reverse engineer or exploit the Service.
Violation of these Terms may result in suspension or termination of your access.11. Communications
11.1 Consent to Communications
By enrolling in Thrive, you consent to receive communications from Nurova through one or more of the following channels:
SMS text messages
Mobile application notifications
Email
Voice interactions
Future communication channels introduced by Nurova
Communication frequency will vary based on your preferences, participation in pilot programs, and your interactions with Thrive.11.2 SMS Messaging
During the SMS pilot, Thrive communicates primarily through text messaging.
By providing your mobile phone number, you authorize Nurova to send:
onboarding messages;
daily check-ins;
conversation responses;
reminders;
research invitations (where applicable);
important service notifications.
Message and data rates may apply depending upon your wireless carrier.11.3 Opt-Out
You may stop receiving SMS messages at any time by replying:
STOP
You may request assistance by replying:
HELP
Opting out of SMS may limit or terminate your ability to use certain Thrive Services.11.4 Communication Preferences
You may modify your communication preferences at any time, including:
preferred check-in times;
preferred communication frequency;
preferred communication channel (where available);
preferred reflection schedule (morning or evening).12. Life Story Graph™
12.1 Purpose
One of Thrive's core technologies is the Life Story Graph™, Nurova's proprietary personalization system.
Its purpose is to provide increasingly meaningful conversations by remembering information that you voluntarily choose to share.12.2 Information Included
Your Life Story Graph™ may include:
preferred name;
family members;
friends;
important relationships;
hobbies;
favorite places;
life stories;
milestones;
routines;
communication preferences;
goals;
interests;
memories you ask Thrive to remember;
previous conversations.
The information included will vary based on your interactions with the Service.12.3 Personalization
The Life Story Graph™ allows Thrive to:
remember previous conversations;
ask thoughtful follow-up questions;
avoid repeatedly asking the same introductory questions;
celebrate milestones;
reconnect you with meaningful memories;
provide increasingly personalized conversations over time.12.4 User Control
You remain in control of your personal memories.
Subject to applicable law and research obligations, you may request that Nurova:
correct information;
remove memories;
delete portions of your Life Story Graph™;
delete your account entirely.12.5 Export
Future versions of Thrive may allow users to export portions of their Life Story Graph™ in a portable format.
Nurova does not guarantee that every element of the graph can be exported in its original structure.13. Ownership of Information
13.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of the information you choose to provide to Thrive.
This includes:
conversations;
photographs;
voice recordings;
stories;
personal memories;
journal entries;
goals.13.2 Limited License
To operate the Service, you grant Nurova a limited, non-exclusive license to:
store your information;
process your information;
personalize conversations;
generate summaries;
improve your experience;
provide requested features.
This license exists solely for the purpose of operating Thrive.13.3 Nurova Intellectual Property
Nurova owns all rights relating to:
Thrive;
the Life Story Graph™ architecture;
software;
prompts;
algorithms;
workflows;
user interfaces;
trademarks;
documentation.
Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Nurova intellectual property.14. AI Learning and Continuous Improvement
Thrive is designed to improve over time.
As part of operating the Service, Nurova may:
improve prompts;
improve scheduling;
improve personalization;
improve memory retrieval;
improve safety systems;
improve conversation quality.14.1 Public AI Model Training
Nurova does not use your conversations to train publicly available AI models without your separate authorization.
This commitment is one of our core privacy principles.14.2 Product Improvement
Nurova may use:
de-identified;
anonymized; or
aggregated information
to improve Thrive, conduct research, and enhance future products.15. Family Features (Future)
Future versions of Thrive may allow users to invite:
spouses;
children;
caregivers;
trusted friends;
family members.
These individuals may, with your permission:
contribute memories;
share photographs;
celebrate milestones;
help build your Life Story Graph™.
No family access will be granted without your authorization except where required by law.
Future Family Mode may require separate terms and consent.16. Photo Memories (Future)
Future versions of Thrive may allow users to upload photographs.
These photographs may be analyzed using artificial intelligence to:
identify places;
identify objects;
organize memories;
improve conversations;
create timelines.
Photographs remain your property.
Analysis will occur only to support Thrive features you choose to use.
Additional permissions may be required by your device operating system.17. Voice Conversations (Future)
Future versions of Thrive may support voice interaction.
Voice conversations may involve:
speech recognition;
speech-to-text conversion;
AI-generated spoken responses;
temporary audio storage.
Voice transcripts may become part of your Life Story Graph™ if you choose to retain them.
You may disable voice features where available.18. Research Participation
Some users may participate in product research, usability studies, or clinical collaborations.
Participation is voluntary.
Research activities may include:
surveys;
interviews;
usability testing;
engagement analytics;
anonymized conversation analysis.
Participation in research will never be required to continue using Thrive unless specifically disclosed as part of a separate pilot agreement.18.1 Publication
Research findings may be published only in aggregated or de-identified form unless you separately authorize otherwise.18.2 Withdrawal
You may withdraw from research participation at any time by contacting Nurova, subject to the limitations explained in your research consent.
Withdrawal from research does not automatically terminate your Thrive account.19. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us.
Our collection, use, storage, retention, and protection of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
The Privacy Policy explains:
what information we collect;
how we use it;
who we share it with;
how long we retain it;
your privacy rights;
how to request deletion.20. Third-Party Services
Thrive relies on third-party providers to deliver certain functionality.
These providers may include:
cloud hosting providers;
messaging providers;
AI service providers;
analytics providers;
authentication providers;
payment processors (future).
Examples may include:
Twilio
OpenAI
Vercel
PostgreSQL hosting providers
These companies process information only as necessary to provide services on Nurova's behalf and are subject to contractual obligations where applicable.21. Security
Nurova implements commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect user information.
These safeguards may include:
encrypted communications;
access controls;
authentication systems;
audit logging;
routine monitoring;
security testing.
However, no internet-connected system can guarantee absolute security.
Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their own devices and credentials.22. Accessibility
Nurova is committed to making Thrive as accessible as reasonably possible.
Our design philosophy recognizes that many users may experience:
communication challenges;
cognitive impairments;
memory difficulties;
motor limitations;
visual impairments.
We will continue improving accessibility throughout the evolution of Thrive.
Users are encouraged to report accessibility barriers so that future versions of the Service can be improved.23. Intellectual Property
23.1 Ownership
The Thrive Services, including all software, source code, user interfaces, workflows, conversation frameworks, prompts, documentation, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, databases, and the Life Story Graph™ architecture are owned by Nurova, Inc. or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Nurova intellectual property to you.23.2 Limited License
Subject to these Terms, Nurova grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Thrive solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
copy or reproduce the software;
modify or create derivative works;
reverse engineer or decompile the Service except where prohibited by law;
sublicense or resell the Service;
use Thrive to train competing AI systems.23.3 Feedback
If you provide comments, suggestions, feature requests, or other feedback regarding Thrive, you grant Nurova the right to use that feedback without restriction or compensation to improve the Service.24. Copyright Complaints
Nurova respects the intellectual property rights of others.
If you believe content available through Thrive infringes your copyright, please notify our designated Copyright Agent with:
your contact information;
a description of the copyrighted work;
the location of the allegedly infringing material;
a statement made in good faith that the use is unauthorized;
a statement under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate.
Upon receiving a valid notice, Nurova will investigate and respond in accordance with applicable copyright laws.25. Export Controls
You agree not to use, export, or re-export Thrive in violation of:
United States export control laws;
applicable sanctions laws; or
other applicable trade restrictions.
You represent that you are not located in, or using the Service from, any jurisdiction where such use would violate applicable law.26. Product Evolution
Thrive is an evolving AI platform.
You acknowledge that Nurova may:
introduce new features;
discontinue existing features;
modify conversation styles;
improve personalization;
expand the Life Story Graph™;
introduce new communication channels;
improve safety systems.
Our goal is continuous improvement while preserving a consistent and trustworthy user experience.27. Suspension and Termination
27.1 Suspension
Nurova may temporarily suspend access if:
these Terms are violated;
fraudulent activity is suspected;
security concerns arise;
required maintenance is necessary;
required by law.27.2 Termination by You
You may discontinue using Thrive at any time.
Subject to applicable law and research obligations, you may request deletion of your account and associated personal information.27.3 Terminatio

Privacy & Data Privacy

Update Date: August 27, 20261. Introduction
Welcome to Thrive.
This Privacy & Data Policy explains how Nurova collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares information when you use Thrive and related services.
Unlike many applications, Thrive is designed to build an ongoing relationship with its users. Personalization requires memory, and memory requires trust.
As a result, privacy is one of the platform's core design principles.
Our objective is to provide meaningful cognitive support while respecting your dignity, protecting your information, and giving you meaningful control over your personal data.2. Scope
This Policy applies to all Thrive Services, including:
Thrive SMS
Thrive mobile applications
Thrive website
Thrive Voice (future)
Photo Memories (future)
Family Mode (future)
Community features (future)
Research programs
Future Thrive products and services
This Policy should be read together with:
Thrive Terms of Service
SMS Messaging Terms
Research Participant Consent (if applicable)3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Choose to Provide
The information Thrive collects depends upon how you use the Service.
Examples include:
Account Information
Name
Preferred name
Mobile phone number
Email address
Time zone
Communication preferences
Health & Recovery Information
If you voluntarily share it, we may collect information such as:
Approximate stroke timeframe
Communication goals
Cognitive challenges
Recovery goals
Daily reflections
Providing this information is generally optional unless needed for a particular feature or research activity.Personal Memories
As you converse with Thrive you may voluntarily share:
Family members
Friends
Relationships
Favorite places
Vacations
Career history
Hobbies
Pets
Music
Books
Traditions
Important life events
Personal stories
Future goalsConversation History
Every conversation with Thrive may be stored to:
continue previous conversations;
personalize future interactions;
improve continuity;
create summaries you request;
support your Life Story Graph™.4. How Information Is Collected
Information may be collected through:
SMS conversations
Mobile applications
Voice interactions (future)
Photo uploads (future)
Research surveys
User feedback
Family contributions (future and only with permission)
Technical system logs
We do not intentionally collect information that is unrelated to providing the Thrive Services.5. The Life Story Graph™
What Is the Life Story Graph™?
The Life Story Graph™ is Nurova's personalized memory system.
Unlike traditional chatbots that treat every conversation independently, Thrive connects information across conversations to better understand what matters most to you.
Rather than remembering isolated facts, the Life Story Graph™ organizes relationships between the people, places, interests, goals, memories, and experiences you choose to share.
This allows Thrive to respond more naturally and personally over time.Information That May Be Included
Your Life Story Graph™ may contain information such as:
Identity
Preferred name
Personal preferences
Interests
Hobbies
Relationships
Family members
Friends
Caregivers
Important people
Places
Cities
Countries
Homes
Favorite destinations
Meaningful locations
Experiences
Milestones
Achievements
Personal stories
Travel
Traditions
Goals
Recovery goals
Personal aspirations
Activities you'd like to return to
Communication goals
Daily Life
Reflection summaries
Favorite routines
Positive experiences
Important anniversariesWhy We Created It
The purpose of the Life Story Graph™ is not surveillance.
Its purpose is continuity.
It allows Thrive to:
remember conversations;
ask thoughtful follow-up questions;
avoid repeatedly asking the same introductory questions;
celebrate milestones;
personalize encouragement;
strengthen meaningful memories over time.Your Control
You remain in control of your Life Story Graph™.
Subject to applicable law, you may request that Nurova:
update information;
correct inaccuracies;
remove specific memories;
delete portions of your Life Story Graph™;
delete your account;
export your information when available.6. How We Use Your Information
We use information to operate and improve Thrive.
Examples include:
Deliver the Service
Send SMS messages
Continue conversations
Provide requested features
Personalize Conversations
Remember previous discussions
Recall important people
Recognize goals
Celebrate milestones
Improve Cognitive Engagement
Suggest meaningful follow-up questions
Encourage reflection
Reinforce positive routines
Improve Safety
Detect potential technical problems
Improve AI quality
Monitor system reliability
Respond to support requests
Improve Thrive
Where appropriate, we may use de-identified or aggregated information to improve future versions of Thrive and the Personal Cognitive Memory Platform™.7. Artificial Intelligence
Thrive uses artificial intelligence to generate conversations.
AI helps:
understand questions;
personalize responses;
retrieve memories;
summarize conversations;
identify follow-up opportunities;
support the Life Story Graph™.
AI systems are not perfect.
Responses may occasionally be inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate for a particular situation.
For that reason:
Thrive should never be relied upon as medical advice.
Thrive should not replace licensed healthcare professionals.
Users should independently verify important information with qualified professionals.Public AI Model Training
Nurova is committed to responsible AI.
Unless you separately authorize otherwise,
we do not use your conversations or Life Story Graph™ to train publicly available artificial intelligence models.
This commitment is central to our privacy philosophy.Human Review
Authorized members of the Nurova team may review limited conversation data for purposes such as:
investigating technical issues;
improving conversation quality;
responding to support requests;
maintaining safety;
conducting approved research.
Access is restricted based on role and business need.8. Research Participation
8.1 Voluntary Participation
Certain users may participate in pilot programs, usability studies, surveys, interviews, or other research activities designed to improve Thrive and the Personal Cognitive Memory Platform™.
Participation in research is voluntary.
Choosing not to participate in research will not affect your ability to use Thrive unless participation is specifically required for a designated pilot program and disclosed in advance.8.2 Research Activities
Research may include:
onboarding questionnaires;
product surveys;
usability interviews;
engagement analytics;
communication assessments;
Life Story Graph™ evaluation;
anonymous usage statistics;
optional follow-up interviews.8.3 Research Data
Where possible, research analyses will use information that has been de-identified or aggregated.
If personally identifiable information is required for a specific study, Nurova will clearly explain that requirement and obtain any additional consent required by law.8.4 Publications
Nurova may publish findings regarding Thrive or the Personal Cognitive Memory Platform™.
Unless you have provided separate written authorization, published results will not intentionally identify you personally.8.5 Withdrawal
You may withdraw from research participation at any time by contacting Nurova.
Withdrawal from research does not automatically close your Thrive account.
Some information already incorporated into completed research analyses may not be removable if it has been de-identified or aggregated.9. SMS Communications
Thrive currently operates primarily through SMS.
By enrolling in Thrive you consent to receive messages relating to:
onboarding;
daily conversations;
scheduled check-ins;
reminders;
pilot updates;
support communications.
Message frequency depends upon your selected schedule.
You may:
Reply STOP to discontinue SMS messages.
Reply HELP to receive assistance.
Standard message and data rates may apply through your wireless carrier.10. Future Features
As Thrive evolves, additional permissions may be requested for features such as:
Voice conversations
Photo Memories
Family Mode
Location-aware memories
Community engagement
Communication coaching
Wearable integrations
Recovery insights
Future features will only access additional information after obtaining appropriate permission.11. Information Sharing
Our Philosophy
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not sell your conversations.
We do not sell your Life Story Graph™.
We do not sell your memories.We May Share Information With
Service Providers
Companies that help us operate Thrive, including providers of:
cloud hosting;
messaging;
authentication;
artificial intelligence;
security;
customer support.
These providers process information only on our behalf and under contractual obligations.Research Partners
If you voluntarily participate in approved research, information may be shared with collaborating researchers.
Whenever reasonably possible, information will be de-identified before sharing.Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is required:
by law;
to comply with legal process;
to protect users;
to investigate fraud;
to enforce these Terms.Corporate Transactions
If Nurova undergoes a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, information may be transferred to the successor organization, subject to this Policy or an updated privacy notice.12. Data Retention
Nurova retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
operate Thrive;
support your account;
comply with legal obligations;
fulfill research commitments you have agreed to;
improve the Service.
Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information involved.Examples
Conversation history
Retained while your account remains active unless deleted upon request, subject to legal or research obligations.
Life Story Graph™
Retained while your account remains active.
Research data
Retained according to applicable research requirements.
Support requests
Retained as reasonably necessary for quality and legal purposes.Account Deletion
If you request account deletion, Nurova will take commercially reasonable steps to remove or anonymize personal information within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law or consistent with disclosed research obligations.13. Security
Protecting sensitive information is fundamental to Thrive.
Nurova uses commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards, including where appropriate:
encrypted communications;
encrypted storage;
authentication controls;
role-based access;
audit logging;
security monitoring;
routine backups;
vulnerability management.
Despite these efforts, no internet-connected service can guarantee absolute security.
Users should also protect the security of their own devices and accounts.14. Consumer Health Information & HIPAA
Our Current Position
Thrive is designed as a consumer-facing cognitive companion and wellness application.
At the time of this Policy, Nurova is not acting solely as a:
healthcare provider;
health plan; or
HIPAA business associate
by operating the Thrive pilot.
Accordingly, portions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") may not apply to the current pilot.Privacy-First Design
Although HIPAA may not govern every aspect of Thrive today, Nurova has intentionally adopted many privacy and security practices inspired by healthcare environments.
These include:
data minimization;
access controls;
encryption;
user consent;
transparency;
user deletion requests;
privacy-by-design principles.Future Healthcare Partnerships
If Thrive is later deployed through healthcare organizations or covered entities, additional contractual and regulatory obligations may apply.
Nurova may update this Policy accordingly.15. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request to:
access your personal information;
update inaccurate information;
correct your Life Story Graph™;
delete information;
export available information;
modify communication preferences;
withdraw research participation;
close your account.
Nurova may request reasonable verification before processing certain requests.16. Children's Privacy
Thrive is not intended for children under thirteen (13) years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without legally required authorization.
If we learn such information has been collected inadvertently, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.17. International Users
Thrive is currently intended primarily for users located in the United States.
If Thrive becomes available internationally, additional privacy rights and legal requirements—including GDPR or similar regulations—may apply.
Nurova may adopt supplemental privacy notices for specific jurisdictions.18. Cookies & Analytics
Future Thrive websites and applications may use:
cookies;
performance analytics;
security monitoring;
usage analytics.
These technologies help us:
improve performance;
understand feature usage;
enhance security;
improve accessibility.
Users may manage certain cookie preferences through browser settings where applicable.19. Family Features (Future)
Future versions of Thrive may allow users to invite trusted family members or caregivers.
Family members will not receive access to your information without your authorization, except where required by law.
You may revoke family permissions at any time.
Future Family Mode may require additional consent.20. Photo Memories (Future)
Future versions of Thrive may allow photo uploads.
Photos may be processed using artificial intelligence to:
organize memories;
identify places or objects;
improve personalized conversations;
create timelines.
Photos remain your property.
You may remove uploaded photos, subject to applicable legal and research obligations.21. Voice Conversations (Future)
Future versions may support voice conversations.
Voice features may involve:
speech recognition;
speech-to-text conversion;
AI-generated spoken responses;
optional storage of transcripts.
Voice transcripts may become part of your Life Story Graph™ if you choose to retain them.22. Changes to This Policy
As Thrive evolves, this Privacy & Data Policy may change.
When material changes are made, Nurova will provide notice through one or more of the following:
SMS;
email;
website;
mobile application.
The updated version will identify its effective date.23. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Policy may be directed to:
Nurova, Inc.
Website: www.nurova.ai
General Support: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Nurova, Inc.
9313 190th Street SW, Edmonds, WA 98020 USA

Partners

The Nurova Project would not be possible without the tight collaboration and support from other organizations working to improve the lives of stroke survivors. For this, we thank some of our key partners:

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