1. Information We Collect
Essay Coach AI is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information to provide you with the best AI-powered essay analysis experience:
- Essay Content: Your essays and writing samples are processed by OpenAI GPT-4 for analysis and feedback
- User Progress: Learning statistics, essay scores, and improvement tracking data
- App Usage Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and AI accuracy
- Purchase Information: Subscription and coin purchase data processed through RevenueCat and Apple's App Store
- Device Information: Basic device information for app functionality, OCR processing, and crash reporting
- Authentication Data: Firebase authentication data for account management and data synchronization
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide AI-powered essay analysis and feedback using OpenAI GPT-4
- To process in-app purchases and manage subscriptions through RevenueCat
- To synchronize your essays and progress across devices via Firebase
- To improve AI analysis accuracy and app performance
- To provide personalized learning recommendations and progress tracking
- To offer customer support when requested
- To comply with legal obligations and ensure app security
3. Data Storage and Security
Your privacy and data security are our top priorities:
- Firebase Storage: Your essays and progress are securely stored in Firebase Firestore with encryption
- AI Processing: Essays are sent to OpenAI for analysis and immediately processed without permanent storage
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard security measures
- RevenueCat: Subscription and purchase data is securely handled by RevenueCat in compliance with privacy laws
- Local Storage: Some data is cached locally for offline functionality and performance
- Data Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary for service provision
4. Third-Party Services
Essay Coach AI integrates with the following third-party services:
- OpenAI GPT-4: For AI essay analysis and feedback generation. View their privacy policy at openai.com/privacy
- Firebase (Google): For data storage, authentication, and synchronization. View their privacy policy at firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- RevenueCat: For subscription management and in-app purchase processing. View their privacy policy at revenuecat.com/privacy
- Apple App Store: For app distribution and payment processing. View Apple's privacy policy at apple.com/privacy
5. AI and Machine Learning
Our AI features require specific data handling:
- Essay Analysis: Your essays are sent to OpenAI GPT-4 for analysis and feedback generation
- OCR Processing: Photos of handwritten essays are processed using Apple's Vision Framework
- Learning Analytics: We analyze your progress to provide personalized recommendations
- AI Chat: Conversations with our AI tutor are processed by OpenAI for response generation
- Data Minimization: We only send necessary data to AI services and do not store it permanently
6. Children's Privacy
Essay Coach AI is suitable for users of all ages, including students preparing for international exams. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can access all your essay data and progress through the app
- Deletion: You can delete your essays and account data at any time through the app settings
- Export: You can export your essays as text or PDF files from the app
- Opt-out: You can opt out of analytics collection in the app settings
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Correction: You can update or correct your personal information
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where our AI services are hosted. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data receives adequate protection through appropriate safeguards.
9. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
- With service providers who assist us in operating the app (under strict confidentiality agreements)
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Providing in-app notifications for significant changes
- Sending email notifications for major updates
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
12. Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- Apple App Store Review Guidelines
- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations