1. Introduction

Welcome to ARIA AI Tutor ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered study companion application and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Name and email address (when you create an account)
• Mobile phone number (when you opt in to receive SMS verification codes)
• Educational information (branch, role, college name)
• Learning goals and preferences
• Profile information you choose to provide

2.2 Usage Information

• Study materials and notes you upload
• AI-generated content and interactions
• App usage patterns and preferences
• Device information and technical data

2.3 Authentication Information

• Google account information (when using Google Sign-In)
• Authentication tokens and session data

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our AI tutoring services
• Generate personalized study materials and recommendations
• Maintain and secure your account
• Communicate with you about our services
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With trusted service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

5. SMS/Text Messaging

ARIA AI Tutor may send SMS messages to your mobile phone number solely for the purpose of delivering one-time verification codes (OTP) for account authentication and security verification. We do not use your phone number to send marketing, promotional, or advertising messages.

Your mobile phone number is collected only when you voluntarily provide it and opt in to receive SMS verification messages. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication protocols, and regular security audits.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and maintain your session. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality of our services.

10. Third-Party Services

Our application may integrate with third-party services (such as Google for authentication). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy 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 on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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