# Privacy Policy for Gini Assistant
**Last Updated: April 12, 2026**
This Privacy Policy describes how **Gini Assistant** ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1 Personal Data
While using our App, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, including:
* **Google Account Information:** If you sign in via Google, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture to create and manage your account.
### 1.2 Usage and Device Permissions
To provide a full experience, the App requests the following permissions:
* **Camera:** We use this to allow you to take photos for profile pictures or to upload images for AI analysis.
* **Microphone:** We use this to record audio for voice messages and voice-to-text features.
* **Storage (Photos/Media):** We use this to read and write files/images that you choose to upload or save within the App.
* **Phone State:** We may access basic device information to ensure the App functions correctly during calls or network changes.
## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various purposes:
* To provide and maintain our Service.
* To notify you about changes to our Service.
* To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service.
* To provide customer support.
* To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service.
## 3. Data Processing and AI
Gini Assistant uses Artificial Intelligence to process your requests. Data sent to AI processing units is used solely to generate responses for you. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
## 4. Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
* **Google Services:** For authentication (Google Sign-In) and basic app functionality.
* **AI Providers:** To process text and voice inputs.
These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
## 5. Data Retention and Deletion
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. You may request the deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email address provided below.
## 6. Security
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data.
## 7. Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
## 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
* **By email:** [INSERT YOUR EMAIL HERE]