Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 30, 2025 ยท Last Updated: August 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to the Companion AI mobile application (the "Application"), developed by Pinak Faldu ("Service Provider") and offered as a freemium service. By using the Application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information Collection and Use

Companion AI is designed to keep your data private and minimal. We do not permanently store personal conversations or sensitive user data on our servers unless required for short-term processing, support, or system reliability.

When you use the Application, we may collect limited information such as:

  • Your device's IP address
  • Pages or screens visited within the Application
  • Time and date of usage, including session duration
  • Operating system and app version
  • AI prompts, conversation inputs, and interaction context (processed temporarily)
  • Error logs and basic diagnostics to improve stability

We do not collect precise GPS data.

If you choose to share contact information (e.g., email for support), we only use it to respond to your request.

AI Conversations and Data Processing

Companion AI provides AI-powered conversational support for mental wellness. To deliver responses, we may temporarily process:

  • Messages or prompts you type
  • Context required to generate meaningful replies
  • Session-level metadata (e.g., conversation flow, timestamps)

This data is used only to:

  • Generate responses in real time
  • Maintain service quality and safety
  • Detect abuse or misuse
  • Improve short-term performance and reliability

We do not sell, license, or use your data to train unrelated AI models.

Third-Party Access and Services

We rely on carefully selected third parties to keep the Application running efficiently. These services may process limited data strictly to provide functionality:

  • Google Play Services
  • ConfigCat
  • RevenueCat (for subscription management)
  • Analytics and crash reporting tools
  • AI processing providers

These partners operate under strict confidentiality and are not allowed to use your data for their own purposes.

We may disclose limited information:

  • If required by law
  • To protect safety or rights
  • To enforce our terms

Data Storage and Security

We prioritize minimal data retention.

  • Conversations are processed in real time and not stored long-term
  • Temporary logs may be retained briefly for debugging and abuse prevention
  • Analytics data is anonymized

Security measures include:

  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Secure infrastructure
  • Restricted access controls
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

Opt-Out and Controls

You can stop data collection at any time by:

  • Uninstalling the Application
  • Revoking app permissions
  • Contacting us to request deletion of any temporary logs

To request deletion, email: pinakfaldu3748@gmail.com

Data Retention

  • Usage analytics: stored in anonymized form for up to 24 months
  • Subscription/account data: retained as needed for billing and support
  • AI processing logs: deleted or anonymized within 90 days

We do not retain personal conversation data beyond what is necessary for short-term processing and system reliability.

Children's Privacy

The Application is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us immediately for deletion.

Content and Usage

You retain full ownership of any content you input into the Application.

We do not claim ownership and do not use your data for training external or unrelated AI systems.

International Data Transfers

Data may be processed on infrastructure outside your region. In such cases, we apply appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Request data export

To exercise your rights, contact: pinakfaldu3748@gmail.com

We typically respond within 48 hours.

Analytics and Performance

We may use privacy-focused analytics and crash reporting tools to improve performance.

These tools do not access personal conversations or sensitive data beyond what is required for system functionality.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law, typically within 72 hours.

Third-Party Links

The Application may include links to third-party services. Their privacy practices are independent, and we recommend reviewing their policies.

Subscription and Payment Data

Payments are handled by app stores such as Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Companion AI does not receive or store your credit card or billing details.

We only receive subscription status to enable premium features.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here, and significant changes may be communicated within the app.

Continued use of the Application implies acceptance of the updated policy.

Your Consent

By using Companion AI, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Application.

Contact Us

For questions or requests, contact: pinakfaldu3748@gmail.com

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