Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to AI Turtle App ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI Turtle application (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you use our App, we may collect the following personal information:

• Email Address: We collect your email address when you sign in using Google OAuth authentication.
• Google Account Information: Basic profile information from your Google account (name, profile picture) as permitted by your Google privacy settings.
• User ID: A unique identifier assigned to your account.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access the App, we may automatically collect certain information including:

• Device information (device model, operating system version)
• App usage data and interaction patterns
• Log information about how you use the App

2.3 User-Generated Content

The App allows you to create and store handwriting-related content. We store this content to provide you with the App's functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality
• Authenticate users via Google OAuth
• Store and manage your handwriting data
• Communicate with you about updates and service-related matters
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Protect the security and integrity of the App
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

• Consent: You have given consent for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary to perform the contract with you
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with the App's services and for legitimate business purposes. When you delete your account or stop using the App, we will retain your information only as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of certain data processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

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

11. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Third-Party Services

The App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:

• Google OAuth: For user authentication. Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Supabase: For backend services and data storage. Supabase Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

13. Contact Us

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

We do not sell your personal information.