Privacy Policy for Ancient Wisdom

Ancient Wisdom ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Ancient Wisdom (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register, we may collect:

• Email address (for login and account management)
• Phone number (optional, for verification to access free AI interpretations)
• Display name (optional)

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Dream and incident descriptions you enter for interpretation
• AI interpretation history (stored for 30 days for quality review)
• Subscription status (free, monthly premium, yearly premium)
• AI usage count (to enforce your plan limits)
• Device information (model, operating system, app version)
• Crash logs and diagnostics (to improve app performance)

1.3 No Sensitive Data Collected

We do not collect:

• Biometric data (fingerprints, facial recognition)
• Precise location data (GPS)
• Contacts or calendar information
• Files or photos outside the App

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the App's core functionality
• Generate AI-powered interpretations of your dreams and incidents
• Manage your premium subscription (monthly or yearly)
• Track your remaining AI interpretations (free: 5 total, monthly: 50/month, yearly: 800 total)
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Send important notifications (subscription expiry, limit warnings)
• Respond to your support inquiries

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google)

Service	Purpose	Data Shared
Authentication, database, cloud functions, analytics	Email, phone number, usage data, app activity
OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini)	AI dream and incident interpretation	Dream/incident text you enter, language preference
Google AdMob	Display ads to free users (not shown to premium users)	Device advertising ID, app usage (anonymized)
Google Play Billing	Process premium subscription payments	Purchase history, subscription status

Links to their privacy policies:

• Firebase/Google Privacy Policy
• OpenAI Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob Privacy
• Google Payments Privacy

4. AI Interpretations

• When you request an AI interpretation, your input (dream/incident text) is securely sent to OpenAI's API
• Interpretations are stored for 30 days for quality review and improvement
• After 30 days, interpretations are automatically deleted from our servers
• We anonymize data when possible before using it for quality improvement
• Free users: Receive 5 AI interpretations total (after phone verification)
• Premium Monthly users: Receive 50 AI interpretations per month (resets monthly)
• Premium Yearly users: Receive 800 AI interpretations total

5. Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored securely on Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
• Servers located in Frankfurt, Germany (europe-west3) (EU data protection standards)
• Data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• AI interpretation history automatically deleted after 30 days
• Account data retained until you delete your account

6. Account Deletion and Data Removal

Delete Your Account Directly in the App:

1. Open the App → Tap the Account icon (person icon in the top-right corner)
2. Tap on your profile section
3. Scroll down and tap "Delete Account"
4. Confirm your decision when prompted
5. Your account and all associated data will be permanently deleted

Delete Individual AI Interpretations:

1. AI interpretations are automatically stored for 30 days
2. To delete an interpretation before 30 days, contact us at alabaadnews@gmail.com

Delete Your Input Text:

• Your dream/incident input is sent to OpenAI for interpretation
• The input text is stored with the interpretation for 30 days
• After 30 days, both input and interpretation are automatically deleted

What happens when you delete your account:

• Your email, phone number, and display name are permanently removed
• Your AI interpretation history is deleted
• Your premium subscription is automatically canceled
• All personal data is irreversibly deleted within 30 days

7. Children's Privacy

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

8. International Users

Your data may be transferred to and processed in:

• European Union (Germany - Frankfurt: Firebase storage)
• United States (OpenAI API, Google services)

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., EU, UK, Brazil, California), you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data (see Account Deletion above)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: alabaadnews@gmail.com

10. Disclaimer

The interpretations provided by this app are for entertainment, cultural, educational, and informational purposes only.

They are based on ancient wisdom traditions (Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Buddhist) and are not:

• Medical, psychological, or psychiatric advice
• Scientifically validated predictions
• A substitute for professional help from a doctor, therapist, or financial advisor

You are solely responsible for your life decisions. If you are experiencing mental or emotional distress, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

11. Advertising (AdMob)

• Free users will see ads (banner, interstitial, native)
• Premium subscribers will see no ads
• AdMob may use your device's advertising ID to show personalized ads
• You can reset your advertising ID in your device settings

12. 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 policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: alabaadnews@gmail.com
👤 Developer: Khalid Alabaad