Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

At Gosby, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("the App"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, name, and authentication credentials when you create an account
  • Profile Information: Your selected interests, topics, and preferences
  • Communications: Messages you send to your AI Buddies and any support inquiries

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features used, and time spent
  • Push Notification Tokens: To send you notifications from your Buddies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the App
  • Personalize your AI Buddies and content recommendations
  • Send you notifications from your Buddies about topics you care about
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
  • Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256
  • We use Supabase as our secure database provider
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services to provide the App:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication services
  • RevenueCat: Subscription and payment processing
  • Apple/Google: App distribution and in-app purchases
  • Expo: Push notification delivery
  • OpenAI: AI language model services (your messages may be processed to generate responses)

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the App settings.

After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention) or to comply with legal obligations, but this data will be anonymized where possible.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

8. Children's Privacy

Gosby is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required by law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the App or sending you a notification. Your continued use of Gosby after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

General Support: [email protected]