Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Katie AI. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information.

Katie AI is an AI-powered English language tutoring application that helps users practice and improve their spoken English.

By using Katie AI, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Account Information (via Google/Apple Sign-In)

• Email address
• Name
• Profile picture

We do not collect: Phone numbers, passwords, or payment information.

2.2 Usage Data

• Practice session duration
• Learning progress
• Subscription status
• App usage patterns

2.3 Device Information

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Device identifiers

2.4 Voice Data

Your voice is sent to OpenAI for real-time conversation. Katie AI does not store your voice recordings.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• Create and manage your account
• Provide AI conversation practice
• Track learning progress
• Send notifications and updates
• Improve the app

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information.

We share data with:

• OpenAI – Processes voice for AI conversation (voice not stored by Katie AI)
• PostHog – Analytics
• Google/Apple – Login and subscriptions

5. DATA RETENTION

• Account data: Until you delete your account, plus 30 days
• Learning progress: Until you delete your account
• Voice data: not stored by Katie AI
• Analytics: Up to 2 years (anonymized)

6. YOUR RIGHTS

You can:

• Access your personal information
• Correct your data
• Delete your account at https://katieapp.com/delete-account
• Opt out of marketing emails

7. DATA SECURITY

We use encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits to protect your data.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your data may be processed in India and the United States (where OpenAI servers are located).

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Katie AI is for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use:

• OpenAI – https://openai.com/privacy
• PostHog – https://posthog.com/privacy
• Google – https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Apple – https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

11. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

California residents can request information about their data and request deletion. We do not sell personal information.

Contact: support@katieapp.com

12. EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR)

EU residents have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, and receive a copy of their data.

Contact: support@katieapp.com

13. CONTACT US