# Privacy Policy for Hater AI

**Last updated: December 2024**

## Introduction
Welcome to Hater AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully.

## Information We Collect

### Information You Provide
- **API Keys**: If you choose to use third-party AI services, you may provide API keys which are stored securely on your device
- **App Settings**: Your preferences for personalities, intensity levels, and other app settings
- **Support Communications**: Any communications you send to us for support

### Information Collected Automatically
- **Device Information**: Device type, operating system, app version, and unique device identifiers
- **Usage Data**: App usage patterns, feature usage, and interaction data
- **Crash Reports**: Information about app crashes and errors to help us improve the app
- **Performance Data**: App performance metrics and diagnostics

### Information from Third Parties
- **AI Service Providers**: When using AI features, your messages are sent to third-party AI providers (Gemini, OpenAI, Cohere)
- **Apple App Store**: Purchase history and transaction data through In-App Purchases

## How We Use Your Information

### To Provide and Improve Our Services
- Process your requests and provide AI-powered responses
- Maintain and improve app functionality and performance
- Provide customer support

### For Analytics and Research
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Monitor app performance and stability
- Conduct research to develop new features

### For Legal and Security Purposes
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and abuse
- Enforce our terms of service

## Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except as described in this policy:

### With Your Consent
- When you explicitly agree to share information

### For Legal Reasons
- To comply with legal obligations or court orders
- To protect our rights and prevent fraud
- To investigate violations of our terms

### With Service Providers
- Third-party AI providers for processing your requests
- Analytics providers for app improvement
- Hosting providers for app infrastructure

### Business Transfers
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

## Data Storage and Security

### Local Storage
- Most data is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms
- API keys are encrypted when stored locally

### Server Storage
- Limited data may be stored on our servers for analytics and support purposes
- All server data is encrypted in transit and at rest

### Data Retention
- Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined
- You can request deletion of your data at any time

## Your Rights and Choices

### Access and Control
- **Access**: Request a copy of your personal data
- **Correction**: Request correction of inaccurate data
- **Deletion**: Request deletion of your personal data
- **Portability**: Request transfer of your data to another service

### Opt-Out Options
- Disable analytics collection in app settings
- Limit data collection by not providing optional information
- Delete the app to remove locally stored data

## Third-Party Services

### AI Providers
When you use AI features, your messages are sent to third-party providers:
- **OpenAI**: For GPT-powered responses
- **Cohere**: For AI text generation

Each provider has its own privacy policy that applies to data processed by their services.

### Analytics
We use analytics services to understand app usage and improve performance. This data is anonymized and aggregated.

## Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

## 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 data during such transfers.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending you a notification (if applicable)

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

## Contact Us

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

- **Email**: mhines76@gmail.com
- **App Support**: Through the app's settings menu

## Compliance

This app complies with:
- Apple App Store Review Guidelines
- Applicable data protection laws
- Industry best practices for mobile app privacy

Thank you for trusting Hater AI with your privacy.