Talk to Buddha — Support

1. Information We Collect

Talk to Buddha collects very limited information:

• Chat Conversations: Your chat messages are stored locally on your device (e.g., using a local database) for core functionality.
• App Preferences: Meditation sound preferences, onboarding status, and settings are stored locally.
• Usage Count: We track the number of chat interactions locally to enforce freemium limits.
• Purchase Information: In-app purchases and subscriptions are processed by Apple via StoreKit. We do not receive your payment details.

2. How We Use Information

We use information solely to:

• Provide AI-powered Buddhist guidance via our model provider’s API.
• Maintain your chat history on your device.
• Remember your app preferences and settings.
• Enforce freemium usage limits.
• Support in-app purchases through Apple’s systems.

3. Sharing and Third Parties

• AI Provider: When you submit a prompt, the content is transmitted to our AI provider to generate a response. Their privacy and data handling terms apply to the content you send to their service.
• Apple: Purchase information (including subscription state) is handled by Apple through StoreKit. We do not collect or store your payment information.
• No Analytics/Ads SDKs: We do not integrate analytics services, crash reporting SDKs, advertising networks, or social media SDKs.
• No Data Sale: We do not sell or rent your personal data.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Your chat history, preferences, and usage counters are stored locally on your device.
• We do not maintain separate cloud servers for your personal data.
• We do not collect precise location, advertising identifiers, or device-level identifiers for tracking.
• You control backups via your device/OS settings (e.g., iCloud backups managed by Apple, if enabled).

5. Your Rights and Controls

• Delete Conversations: Use the in-app delete function to remove chats stored locally.
• Reset Preferences: Clear app data or reinstall the app to reset locally stored settings.
• Uninstall: Deleting the app removes local data from your device.
• Purchase Management: Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings (Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions or App Store > Account).
• Contact Us: Email mrhaihcmus@gmail.com for additional assistance.

6. Children’s Privacy

Talk to Buddha is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, and the app does not require registration or personal data entry.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If changes are significant, we will provide notice in the app or on this page.

8. Contact Us

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

• Email: mrhaihcmus@gmail.com
• App Support: via the App Store listing

9. Region-Specific Disclosures

California (CCPA/CPRA): We do not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by California law. You may contact us for requests related to access or deletion of any data you have shared.

EU/UK (GDPR): Our app is designed to minimize personal data. To the extent GDPR applies, our legal basis for processing is performance of the app’s functionality at your request. You may request deletion of locally stored data via in-app controls and by uninstalling the app.