Privacy Policy for Symposium AI
Effective Date: September 10, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Symposium AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, display name (optional), and profile photo (optional) when you create an account
- Authentication Data: Login credentials when using email/password authentication
- Social Login Data: Basic profile information from Google or Apple when using social sign-in
- API Keys: Your personal API keys for AI services (stored locally on your device only)
- User Content: Chat messages and debate topics you create
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: App features used, interaction frequency, and session duration
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version
- Analytics Data: Crash reports and performance metrics (anonymized)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Authenticate users and personalize the experience
- Process in-app purchases for premium features
- Send important notifications about your account or service changes
- Respond to customer support inquiries
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our app
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized access
Data Storage and Security
- API Keys: Stored locally on your device using secure encryption. We never have access to your API keys
- Account Data: Stored securely in Firebase/Firestore with encryption in transit and at rest
- Chat History: Stored locally on your device unless you explicitly choose to sync with your account
- Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS, encryption, and secure authentication
Third-Party Services
Our app interacts with third-party services:
- Firebase/Google Cloud: For authentication and data storage (Privacy Policy)
- AI Providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, and others (only when you provide API keys)
- Payment Processors: Apple App Store and Google Play Store for in-app purchases
Each AI provider processes data according to their own privacy policies when you use their services through our app.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Update: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Anonymous Use: Use the app without creating an account (limited features)
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to 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.
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.
Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active or as needed to provide services
- Anonymous Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics
- Deleted Account Data: Removed within 30 days of account deletion request
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Updates to This 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 "Effective Date" above.
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Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent
- Contract: To provide services you've requested
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
Last updated: January 1, 2025
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