Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Rehan.ai - Teachers' Money Mentor is an AI-powered application designed to help teachers earn at least $500 per month through online coaching and digital assets. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Rehan.ai application and explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and disclosure. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Text Messages: When you use the text chat feature, we collect the messages you send to the AI assistant.
• Voice Audio Data: When you use the voice mode feature, we collect audio recordings from your device's microphone. This audio data is processed in real-time to enable voice conversations with the AI assistant.
• Settings Preferences: We collect your language preferences and voice model selections to personalize your experience.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, and browser information.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the App, including features used, session duration, and interaction patterns.
• Technical Data: We collect technical information such as IP address, timestamps, and error logs for troubleshooting and improving the App.

2.3 Sensitive Permissions

Our App requires the following sensitive permissions:

• Microphone Access: Required for the voice mode feature to enable real-time voice conversations with the AI assistant. You can control microphone access through your device settings or use the mute feature within the App.

We only access your microphone when you explicitly enable voice mode. You can revoke microphone access at any time through your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

• AI Service Provision: We use your text messages and voice audio data to provide AI-powered responses and mentorship through Google's Gemini AI service.
• Service Improvement: We analyze usage patterns to improve the App's functionality, user experience, and AI responses.
• Personalization: We use your language and voice preferences to customize your experience.
• Technical Support: We use technical data to troubleshoot issues, fix bugs, and ensure the App functions properly.

3.2 Data Processing

Your text messages and voice audio data are processed in real-time and sent to Google's Gemini AI service to generate responses. This processing is necessary to provide the core functionality of the App.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Gemini AI Service

We share your text messages and voice audio data with Google's Gemini AI service (operated by Google LLC) to provide AI-powered responses. This sharing is essential for the App's core functionality. Google's use of your data is governed by their privacy policy, which you can review at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

When you use our App, your conversations and audio data are transmitted to Google's servers for processing. We do not control how Google processes this data, but we ensure that we only share data necessary for the service to function.

4.2 No Other Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or comply with a legal process.

5. Data Storage and Retention

5.1 Local Storage

• Conversation messages are stored locally on your device during your session.
• Settings preferences are stored locally on your device.
• We do not maintain a central database of your conversations or personal data.

5.2 Third-Party Storage

When you use the App, your data is temporarily processed by Google's Gemini AI service. We do not have control over Google's data retention policies. Please refer to Google's privacy policy for information about their data retention practices.

5.3 Data Retention

We do not retain your conversation data on our servers. Data stored locally on your device remains until you uninstall the App or clear your device's storage. We recommend regularly reviewing and clearing your device's app data if you have privacy concerns.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• All data transmission to Google's AI service is encrypted using industry-standard protocols (HTTPS/TLS).
• We use secure API connections for all external communications.
• We do not store sensitive data on our servers.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

• Microphone Control: You can control microphone access through your device settings or use the mute feature within the App.
• Text Input: You can choose to use text-only mode instead of voice mode to limit audio data collection.
• Settings: You can modify your language and voice preferences at any time through the App's settings.
• Data Deletion: You can delete locally stored data by uninstalling the App or clearing app data through your device settings.

7.2 Rights Under Applicable Laws

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing of your data
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 so we can delete such information.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

Note: If your app targets children under 13, you must comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Google Play's Families Policy Requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. When you use our App, your data is processed by Google's Gemini AI service, which may involve data transfers to servers located in different countries, including the United States.

By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing notice through the App or other means when required by law

Your continued use of the App after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent and the necessity to perform our contract with you (providing the AI service). To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

13. Ads and Commercial Content

Our App does not contain advertisements. We do not display banner ads, interstitial ads, native ads, or any other form of advertising within the App. We do not use third-party advertising SDKs or services.

The App may contain references to earning opportunities and financial guidance, but these are part of the core educational content and mentorship features, not advertisements.

14. Contact Us

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

15. Consent

By using Rehan.ai - Teachers' Money Mentor, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our App.

If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us using the information provided above.

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This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2025 and applies to all users of Rehan.ai - Teachers' Money Mentor.