Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Welcome to Authenticity ("App"). At Authenticity Guide, Inc. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your email address and username.
- Usage Data: We collect anonymized usage data for app performance, crash reports, and feature usage trends.
- Optional User Inputs: Journal entries, assessments, and reflections remain private and are stored locally unless you choose to back them up using third-party services.
- AI-Powered Requests: When you request feedback or reflections, your content is securely and temporarily transmitted to OpenAI’s API. This data is not stored by us or OpenAI.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the App.
- To personalize your experience.
- To provide requested AI-generated feedback.
- To respond to user inquiries and support requests.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not use your private reflections or journal data for marketing, analytics, or AI training.
3. Health and Wellness Data
Any wellness information entered into the app is user-generated and intended only to support personal reflection and self-development.
Authenticity: A Guide to Peaceful and Authentic Living may allow users to voluntarily provide information related to their personal well-being and lifestyle. This may include information such as:
- Self-reported emotional states or reflections
- Meditation and mindfulness activity
- Challenge participation and completion
- Journal entries or written reflections
- Self-assessment responses related to well-being, stress, or personal development
This information is provided voluntarily by the user and is used solely for the purpose of:
- Personalizing the user experience
- Providing insights, reflections, or progress tracking within the app
- Helping users monitor their personal growth and engagement with the app's practices
This information is not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, or healthcare purposes.
Authenticity does not collect medical records, clinical health data, or information from healthcare providers.
4. How This Data Is Used
Any wellness or reflection data entered by users may be used to:
- Track progress in personal challenges
- Generate personalized insights or reflections
- Improve the app's guidance and educational content
- Enhance the overall user experience
This data is not sold to third parties.
We may use aggregated and anonymized data to improve the functionality and performance of the app.
5. User Control
Users maintain full control over the information they provide within the app. Users may choose not to provide optional reflections or wellness information at any time.
Users may also request deletion of their account and associated data by contacting us at: support@authenticityguide.ai
6. Important Disclaimer
The Authenticity app provides educational and self-development content related to psychology, mindfulness, and personal growth. The app is not a medical service and does not provide medical advice.
Users should consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
7. Data Protection and Security
We implement security measures including encryption, secure protocols, and access control to protect your data. Locally stored content is only accessible on your device. If you use third-party backups, their privacy policies will apply.
8. No Sale or Misuse of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, trade, or misuse your personal data. Information is only used to support your experience in the App.
9. Legal Compliance and Safety
If required by law, we may disclose information in response to legal requests or to protect rights, safety, or security.
10. Third-Party Services
We may integrate with third-party tools (such as analytics or AI providers). These tools may collect limited information as per their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those services’ terms independently.
11. Your Rights
- Access or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: support@authenticityguide.ai.
12. Business Transfers
If Authenticity Guide, Inc. is involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity under the same protection terms or updated terms with proper notice.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified of significant changes via the App or email. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact Us
Authenticity Guide, Inc.
25 First Ave SW STE A, Watertown, SD 57201
📧 support@authenticityguide.ai