Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to KoiAi ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our koi pond management application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Pond Data: Daily logs, water quality readings, weather conditions, maintenance tasks
• Koi Profiles: Fish names, breeds, photos, growth measurements, health notes
• Financial Data: Expense categories, amounts, descriptions, dates
• Account Information: Subscription status, purchase history

2.2 Information We Don't Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Contact lists or address books
• Social media accounts

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Local Data Storage

All your pond management data is stored locally on your device using SwiftData. This includes:

• Pond logs and observations
• Koi profiles and measurements
• Expense tracking data
• App preferences and settings

3.2 AI Features (Premium)

When you use premium AI features, we may process:

• Troubleshooting Requests: Your pond problem descriptions and details
• Photo Analysis: Koi photos you upload for illness detection
• Symptoms: Health observations you provide

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

• All basic app data is stored locally on your device
• Data is encrypted using iOS security features
• No data is transmitted to our servers for basic features

4.2 AI Processing

• Photos and text sent for AI analysis are processed securely
• We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission
• AI processing data is not stored permanently on our servers

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 AI Services

We use third-party AI services for:

• Troubleshooting analysis
• Photo-based illness detection

These services process your data according to their privacy policies.

5.2 App Store Services

• Subscription management through Apple's App Store
• Payment processing through Apple's secure payment system
• Analytics through App Store Connect (anonymous usage data only)

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 We Do Not Share

• Your pond management data
• Koi photos or personal observations
• Financial information
• Subscription details

6.2 Limited Sharing

• AI processing data (temporarily, for analysis only)
• Anonymous usage statistics (no personal data)
• Legal requirements (if required by law)

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Control

• Export Data: Export all your data in JSON format
• Clear Data: Delete all app data at any time
• Local Storage: All data remains on your device

7.2 Subscription Management

• Manage subscriptions through Apple's App Store
• Cancel anytime through iOS Settings
• No data retention after cancellation

8. Data Retention

8.1 Local Data

• Stored on your device until you delete it
• Persists until app deletion or manual clearing
• No automatic deletion

8.2 AI Processing Data

• Processed temporarily for analysis
• Not stored permanently on our servers
• Deleted after processing completion

9. Children's Privacy

KoiAi is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Users

KoiAi is designed for local use. If you use the app internationally:

• Data remains stored locally on your device
• AI processing may involve international servers
• We comply with applicable data protection laws

11. 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 in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice through the App Store

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data)

14. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

15. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your information, we will:

• Notify you within 72 hours of discovery
• Provide details about the breach and affected data
• Outline steps taken to address the issue
• Offer guidance on protecting your information