Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kimchi AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email address for authentication
• Username or display name
• Profile picture (optional)
• Posts, photos, videos, and audio recordings you share
• Journal entries and reflections
• Goals and progress data

Usage Information

• App interaction data
• Feature usage patterns
• AI companion conversation logs
• Voice call metadata (duration, frequency)

Technical Information

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• IP address
• Time zone and location data (if permitted)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized AI companion interactions
• Generate insights and track your goals
• Improve our AI models and services
• Send important updates and notifications
• Ensure app security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. 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 consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• With service providers who assist in app operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Secure SSL/TLS connections
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure cloud storage with encryption at rest

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• Control AI companion memory settings

7. Children's Privacy

Kimchi AI is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You may request information about our data practices and exercise your rights by contacting us at the email above.

12. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability, the right to object to processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.