Privacy Policy – HeyBudi - Your Smart Partner

HeyBudi (“we”, “our”, or “the App”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our application.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide app functionality.

1.1 Information you provide

• Text inputs (messages entered in AI chat features)
• Images (photos uploaded for AI scanning or recognition)

1.2 Automatically collected information

• Device information (device model, operating system version)
• App usage data (feature usage, performance data, crash logs)

We do not require account registration.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information only to:

• Provide AI chat and assistant functionality
• Process image recognition and scanning requests
• Improve app performance and stability
• Fix bugs and technical issues

We do not use your data for advertising profiling.

3. AI Processing

To provide AI features, user inputs (text or images) may be temporarily processed by third-party AI service providers.

• Data is processed only to generate responses or results
• Processing is temporary and limited to the request
• We do not use user data to train AI models or for advertising purposes
• AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice

4. Data Storage

• We do not store user chat history on our servers
• Chat content is not permanently saved after processing
• Images may be temporarily processed only for AI recognition and then deleted
• Some anonymous technical data may be retained for app stability and analytics

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell user data.

We may share limited data only in the following cases:

• AI service providers（such as:ChatGPT and Deepseek）: to process user requests (text or images)
• Service providers: cloud hosting, analytics, crash reporting
• Legal requirements: when required by law or valid legal requests
• Security purposes: to prevent fraud, abuse, or security risks

All third-party providers are required to handle data securely and only for specified purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services, including:

• AI processing APIs（such as:ChatGPT and Deepseek）
• Cloud storage services
• Analytics and crash reporting tools（Firebase）

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

HeyBudi is not intended for children under 18 (or applicable minimum age in your region).

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If such data is detected, it will be deleted.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Contact us to exercise these rights.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updates will be posted within the app or updated on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [[email protected]]