Privacy-policy

Effective as of 2 November 2024

1. Introduction

At PadhAI, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to safeguarding any data processed through our app. This Privacy Policy outlines the limited data we handle and how it is used strictly within the app on your device. 

2. Information Collected
We do not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information about users. The app locally retains only the following information, which you directly provide:

• API Key: We request an API key for the Gemini or OpenAI platforms. This key is stored securely on your device and can be managed or deleted by you at any time.

• Camera Settings: Any camera settings you select for image capturing are stored within the app itself to facilitate optimal OCR functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information
The API key and camera settings stored in the app are used solely to enable app functionality:

• OCR Processing: When you capture an image, the app performs Optical Character Recognition (OCR) locally to extract text.

• Query Handling: After text extraction, the app sends the extracted text (typically questions) to the Gemini or OpenAI platform based on your selection. The response from these platforms is displayed immediately within the app.

4. Data Storage and Deletion
All data (API key and camera settings) is stored exclusively on your device and is not accessible to us or any third parties. This data will be removed automatically when you uninstall the app.

5. Security of Information
We ensure that any data managed within the app is handled securely, leveraging device-specific safeguards to protect your settings and API keys.

6. No Third-Party Sharing or Disclosure
As we do not collect or retain user data, there is no sharing or disclosure of your information to any third parties.

7. User Rights and Control

• API Key Management: You can change or delete your API key anytime within the app settings.

• Camera Settings: Adjust camera settings as needed; these preferences will not be shared outside of the app.

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new features or updates. Any significant changes will be communicated within the app, and the effective date will be noted at the top of this policy.

9. Third-Party Services 

Our application utilizes third-party services, including Google's Gemini API and OpenAI's API. Each of these services has its own privacy policy regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information. We do not take responsibility for the functionality, content, or policies of these third-party services. We encourage you to review the respective privacy policies for these services to understand how they handle your data:

• Google Gemini API: For more information on how Google handles your data, please visit their Privacy Policy.

• OpenAI API: For details on how OpenAI manages user data and privacy, please refer to their Privacy Policy.

By using our application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these privacy policies.