PRIVACY POLICY
Biology AI: Homework Helper
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Biology AI: Homework Helper ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Biology AI: Homework Helper (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Provide to Us
When you use our App, we may collect the following types of information:
Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address and account preferences.
User Content: Photos, images, text, audio recordings, and other content you submit to the App for analysis or processing. This includes biology questions, homework problems, and any images you scan or upload.
Communication Data: If you contact us for support or feedback, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your communication.
Information Collected Automatically
When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including features accessed, time spent on the App, and interaction patterns.
Analytics Data: We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our App to improve our services.
Information from Third-Party Services
If you choose to access our App using third-party services (such as Sign in with Apple), we may receive certain information from those services based on your privacy settings with those services.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide Our Services: Process your biology questions, generate answers and explanations, create flashcards and quizzes, summarize content, and provide AI tutoring assistance.
To Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality, fix bugs, and develop new features.
To Communicate with You: Send you important updates about the App, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
To Process Transactions: Handle subscription purchases and manage your account.
To Ensure Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or other harmful activities.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet our legal and regulatory requirements.
DATA STORAGE AND PROCESSING
Your Content: When you submit photos, text, or audio for processing, this content is sent to our AI processing servers (powered by Google Gemini AI) to generate responses. We do not permanently store the images or audio you submit for processing after generating the response.
Conversation History: Your conversation history may be stored locally on your device and/or on our servers to provide you with a seamless experience across sessions.
AI Processing: We use Google Gemini AI to process your requests. Your submitted content is processed in accordance with Google's AI terms of service and privacy policies.
PHOTOS AND IMAGES YOU UPLOAD
We understand that the photos and images you upload may contain personal or sensitive information. Here is exactly what happens when you upload a photo to Biology AI:
What We Do With Your Photos:
- Your photos are transmitted securely to our AI processing service (Google Gemini AI) solely for the purpose of analyzing your biology question and generating a response.
- Photos are processed in real-time to extract text, diagrams, or visual information needed to answer your question.
- Once the AI generates a response, your uploaded photo is immediately discarded from our processing servers.
What We Do NOT Do With Your Photos:
- We do NOT store your uploaded photos on our servers permanently.
- We do NOT save copies of your images for training AI models.
- We do NOT share your photos with any third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
- We do NOT use your photos for any purpose other than answering your immediate question.
- We do NOT have access to photos in your device's photo library unless you explicitly select and upload them.
Local Storage: The App may temporarily cache images on your device for display purposes within your conversation history. You can clear this data by deleting conversations or uninstalling the App.
Camera and Photo Library Access: The App requests access to your camera and photo library only when you choose to scan a question or upload an image. We only access the specific photos you select - we do not scan or access other photos on your device.
DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
AI Processing Partners: Content you submit is processed by Google Gemini AI. Please review Google's privacy policy for information on their data practices.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our App.
The App uses the following third-party services:
Google Gemini AI: For AI-powered question answering and content generation
RevenueCat: For subscription management
Analytics services: For app usage analysis
DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
User Content: Photos, images, and audio submitted for processing are NOT stored on our servers. They are processed in real-time and immediately discarded after generating your response.
Account Data: Retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period thereafter.
Conversation History: Stored locally on your device and may be synced to our servers. You can delete your history within the App settings.
YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection or processing activities.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our App is intended for users of all ages, including students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately.
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.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
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.
Continued use of the App after any modifications to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: info.stilak@gmail.com
By using Biology AI: Homework Helper, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.