Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Chemistry AI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Apple ID information (when signing in)
- Email address (for support communications)
2.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information about how you use the App:
- Features accessed and usage patterns
- Quiz scores and learning progress
- Session duration and frequency
- Device type and operating system version
- App version
2.3 Camera and Photo Access
When you use our problem scanning feature, we access your device camera to capture images of chemistry problems. These images are processed by AI services to provide solutions. Images are not stored permanently on our servers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the App's functionality
- Process problem scans and generate AI-powered solutions
- Track your learning progress and personalize your experience
- Improve our App and develop new features
- Send important updates about the App
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Detect and prevent fraud or technical issues
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
- OpenAI: For AI tutoring, quiz generation, and flashcard creation
- Anthropic (Claude): For AI vision problem scanning and analysis
- Aptabase: For privacy-focused analytics
- Apple: For iCloud sync and App Store services
- Superwall: For subscription management
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure API key storage using iOS Keychain
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Learning data synced to iCloud is retained according to Apple's iCloud storage policies.
7. Children's Privacy
Chemistry AI is designed for educational purposes and may be used by students of all ages, including children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 beyond what is necessary for the educational features of the App. Parents or guardians should supervise their children's use of the App.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.
10. Changes to This Privacy 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 and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@chemistryai.app