At Sylvi, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Sylvi and how we use it in connection with the Google APIs we use.

1. Information Collection

We collect various types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.

• Personal Information: We collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and age, which is necessary for using features provided by Google APIs.

• Usage Data: We collect information on how you use the app, including your learning progress, language preferences, and interactions with the AI. This includes data collected through Google APIs for enhancing user experience.

• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our app, including the device model, operating system, and unique device identifiers, may be collected to ensure compatibility and optimize performance.

• Content: We collect the content of your messages and inputs to facilitate your language learning. This includes data processed by Google services to provide relevant functionalities.

• Contacts: With your explicit consent, we collect your contact list information to enable contact synchronization features. This data is ephemerally transmitted to our secure servers at https://api-onboarding-beta-xl33matsvq-nw.a.run.app to allow you to find your friends using the app.

• Phone Number: With your explicit consent, we will store your phone number to allow your friends to find you once you have signed up. This information is used solely for the above purpose if you consent to and is securely stored.

• Photos: With your permission, we collect photos from your device to enable features that require photo access, such as profile picture customization. These photos are used solely for the intended functionality and are not shared with third parties.

2. Use of Google User Data

The Google user data we access is strictly limited to what is necessary to offer our services and is used in accordance with Google's User Data Policy. We do not use Google user data for any purpose other than improving and personalizing your experience within our app. We do not share this data with any third parties not approved by Google or use it for advertising purposes.

3. Sharing of Information

Your information, including Google user data, may be shared only in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: To perform services related to our app, under strict confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

• Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your data. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information.

5. International Transfer

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your country where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal data directly within your account settings section or by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the link on the app home page and the OAuth consent screen on the Google Cloud Console.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@sylvi.ai.