AI Buddy Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7/15/2025
Overview
AI Buddy is your personal emotional wellness companion that provides AI-powered emotional support, crisis detection, and wellness tracking. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information with our privacy-first approach that prioritizes your security and anonymity.
Privacy-First Design
No Personal Information Collection
AI Buddy is designed with privacy as the foundation. We use device-based authentication only and do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII).
- No names, emails, phone numbers, or personal identifiers required
- Device-based authentication ensures complete anonymity
- No user profiles or accounts linked to personal information
- GDPR and CCPA compliant by design
Information We Process
- Encrypted conversation messages (for AI processing only)
- Mood scores and wellness tracking data (encrypted)
- Crisis detection indicators (anonymized)
- App usage patterns (anonymized analytics)
- Device information (iOS version, device model - no unique identifiers)
Information We Never Collect
- Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- Location data or GPS coordinates
- Contact lists or social media information
- Payment information or financial data
- Biometric data or health records
Enterprise-Grade Security
End-to-End Encryption
All your conversations and data are protected with military-grade encryption:
- AES-256-GCM encryption for all messages
- RSA-4096 key exchange
- PBKDF2-HMAC key derivation (100,000 iterations)
- Versioned key management with rotation
Data Protection
Multiple layers of protection ensure your data stays secure:
- Encrypted storage with no plaintext data
- Database partitioning for performance and security
- Automatic data expiration and cleanup
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
How We Use Your Information
- AI Conversations: To provide personalized emotional support and meaningful conversations
- Crisis Detection: To identify potential crisis situations and provide immediate support resources
- Wellness Tracking: To monitor your emotional well-being and provide insights
- App Improvement: To enhance our AI models and app functionality (using anonymized data only)
- Performance Optimization: To ensure the app runs smoothly and efficiently
- Safety & Support: To provide appropriate crisis intervention and mental health resources
AI Processing & Crisis Detection
AI & Mental Health Support
AI Buddy uses advanced AI to provide emotional support and detect potential crisis situations. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.
- Multi-provider AI system (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude) with automatic fallbacks
- Real-time crisis detection with sub-500ms response time
- Immediate access to professional mental health resources and hotlines
- Temporal context engine that remembers your conversation history for better support
- All AI processing occurs on encrypted, secure servers
- No AI training data is linked to your device or personal identity
Important Medical Disclaimer
AI Buddy is not a substitute for professional mental health care. This app provides emotional support and wellness tools but is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
- Always consult with qualified mental health professionals for serious concerns
- In crisis situations, contact emergency services (911) or crisis hotlines immediately
- AI Buddy supplements but does not replace professional therapy or medical treatment
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your information. Due to our privacy-first design, we have minimal data to share. We may share anonymized, aggregated information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (cloud hosting, AI providers) - all with strict data protection agreements
- Crisis Support: Anonymized crisis pattern data may be shared with mental health research organizations to improve crisis detection
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect users' safety (though our design minimizes what data exists to be shared)
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (limited to anonymized operational data)
Your Rights and Choices
- Access: Request information about data associated with your device
- Deletion: Request deletion of all data associated with your device
- Opt-out: Disable analytics and non-essential data processing
- Data Portability: Export your conversation history and wellness data
- Anonymity: Continue using the app without providing any personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] with your device identifier.
Children's Privacy
AI Buddy is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Our device-based authentication system makes it virtually impossible for us to identify users by age. If you believe a child under 13 has used the app, please contact us immediately.
International Data Processing
Your encrypted information may be processed on servers in different countries to ensure optimal performance and reliability. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA.
Crisis Resources
Immediate Help Available
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out for immediate help:
United States
- Crisis: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
- Emergency: 911
- Text Crisis: Text HOME to 741741
International
- UK: 116 123 (Samaritans)
- Canada: 1-833-456-4566
- Australia: 13 11 14 (Lifeline)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date above.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: