1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address,32 and any other information you provide during the registration process.33

• User Content: This includes the text, data, and other information you input through the AI chat journaling features, including details about your practice, mental health reflections, and event information.

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Services, such as the features you access, the frequency and duration of your use, and your interactions with the AI chat.

• Device Information: We may collect information about your mobile device or computer, including your device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information.

• Location34 Data (Optional): We may ask for your permission to collect your device's location to provide location-based features (if implemented). You can typically control location sharing through your device settings.

• Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may aggregate and anonymize your User Content and Usage Data to generate statistical information and insights for improving the Services and for the comparison feature. This data will not personally identify you.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Services: To operate the App and Website, manage your account, and provide you with the Features you use.

• To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor the AI chat interactions, summaries, and data breakdowns to your specific activities and goals.

• To Generate Insights and Comparisons: To process your User Content and Usage Data to provide you with summaries, data breakdowns, and the ability to compare your preparation activities with similar users (using anonymized and aggregated data).

• To Improve the Services: To analyze how users interact with the Services, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features.

• To Communicate with You: To send you important notices, updates, and promotional materials (where permitted by law). You can manage your communication preferences.

• To Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud: To monitor and protect the security and integrity of the Services.

• For Research and Analytics: To conduct research and analyze trends to better understand our users and improve the Services.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service35 providers who assist us in operating, providing, and improving the Services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers, customer support). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

• For Aggregated and Anonymized Comparisons: When you use the comparison feature, your anonymized and aggregated preparation data will be shared with other users for comparison purposes. This data will not personally identify you.

• For Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights,36 property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

• In Connection with a37 Business Transfer: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.38 We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

• With Your Consent: We may share your39 information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You may40 access and update your account information within the App or Website.

• Data Portability: You may have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.41

• Deletion: You may request the deletion of42 your account and associated personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.

• Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails43 from us by following the unsubscribe instructions44 in those emails or by adjusting your notification settings within the App.

• Do Not Track: Our Services do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from your browser.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with45 the Services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.46 We may also retain aggregated and anonymized data for analytical purposes.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include47 encryption, secure storage, and regular security assessments.48 However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot49 guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age50 of [Specify Age, e.g., 13]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact51 us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.52

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country53 of residence, where the data54 protection laws may differ. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.55 We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.56

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible57 for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.58

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting59 the new Privacy Policy on the60 Website or through the App. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy61 Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

ebusalacchi@eliteprep.app