Privacy Policy for Clarity

Last Updated: November 4, 2024

1. Introduction

Clarity ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Name and email address (via Google or Apple Sign-In)
Profile information you provide during onboarding
Subscription and payment information (processed by Apple)

2.2 Content You Upload

We process and store:

Documents and images you upload for study material generation
Generated flashcards, quizzes, and study materials
Your study session history and progress

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

Device information (model, OS version)
App usage data and interactions
Error logs and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our AI-powered study material generation service
Process your uploaded documents using Google Cloud Vision (OCR) and OpenAI (content generation)
Maintain your account and subscription
Send service-related notifications
Analyze and improve app performance
Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

Firebase Storage: For uploaded documents and generated content
Firebase Authentication: For secure account management
Auth0: For authentication services
iOS Keychain: For secure local storage of authentication tokens

All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard HTTPS/TLS protocols.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide our app functionality:

Google Cloud Vision: For optical character recognition (OCR) of uploaded documents
OpenAI: For AI-powered content generation and study material creation
Firebase (Google): For data storage and app infrastructure
Auth0: For secure authentication
Apple In-App Purchase: For subscription management

These services may have access to your data as necessary to perform their functions. They are bound by their own privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your uploaded documents with anyone except the AI services necessary for processing
Use your study materials for any purpose other than providing our service

We may share information only:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights and safety

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Delete: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
Correct: Update or correct your personal information
Export: Download your uploaded documents and generated content
Opt-out: Disable optional data collection features

8. Data Retention

We retain your data:

For as long as your account is active
For up to 30 days after account deletion (to allow recovery)
Longer if required by law or to resolve disputes

You can request immediate deletion of your data by contacting us.

9. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States and European Union, where our servers and service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: p.mcccrory5@gmail.com

Response Time: Within 48 hours

13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

Contract: To provide our service as agreed in our Terms of Service
Consent: For optional features and communications
Legitimate Interest: To improve our service and prevent fraud
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws