🔒 Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Chat Messages: When you use the AI chat feature, your messages are processed to provide responses. These are not stored permanently on our servers.
• Favorites & Preferences: Quotes you favorite and app preferences are stored locally on your device.
• Feedback: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and message content.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
• Usage Data: Features used, time spent in app, crash reports
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve the app

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT collect personal identification information (name, address, phone number)
• We do NOT track your location
• We do NOT access your contacts, photos, or other personal files
• We do NOT sell your data to third parties

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To deliver AI chat responses and app functionality
• Improve Experience: To understand how users interact with the app and make improvements
• Fix Issues: To diagnose and fix technical problems
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and feedback
• Security: To protect against fraud and abuse

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device using:

• Room Database: For quotes, favorites, and app data
• DataStore: For user preferences and settings
• This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers

3.2 Cloud Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Gemini AI: For AI chat functionality. Messages are processed but not stored permanently.
• Google Play Services: For app distribution and updates

3.3 Security Measures

• All data transmissions use HTTPS encryption
• We implement industry-standard security practices
• Regular security audits and updates
• No sensitive data is stored in plain text

4. Third-Party Services

Socrates AI integrates with the following third-party services:

4.1 Google Gemini AI

• Used for AI chat responses
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• Messages are processed in real-time and not stored

4.2 Google Play Services

• Used for app distribution and in-app purchases
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Data Access and Control

• View Data: All your data is accessible within the app
• Delete Data: You can clear favorites and chat history anytime
• Export Data: Contact us to request a copy of your data
• Uninstall: Uninstalling the app removes all local data

5.2 Opt-Out Options

• Analytics: You can disable analytics in app settings
• Notifications: You can disable notifications in device settings
• AI Chat: You can choose not to use the AI chat feature

6. Children's Privacy

Socrates AI is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.

7. Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
• Chat Messages: Processed in real-time and not stored permanently
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 24 months in anonymized form
• Crash Reports: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging purposes

8. International Users

Socrates AI is available worldwide. If you use the app from outside your country of residence, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-app notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for EU users
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents
• Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

11. Contact Us