PRIVACY POLICY

Bruno - AI Motivational Companion
Effective Date: 24 April 2026

1. Data Controller

Valentina Schaslyva
Canada
Email: schaslyva.valentina@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable international data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address
• Name
• Selected language
• Day and month of birth (year is not collected)

User Content

• Chat messages
• Selected communication style
• Favorites (stored as content IDs only)

Technical Data

• User ID
• App interaction data
• First launch and last visit timestamps
• Authentication tokens used to maintain secure sessions

Local device storage may include:

• Cached profile data
• Preferences
• Encrypted authentication tokens

Passwords are stored in hashed form.
Authentication tokens are stored using platform-level encrypted storage (iOS Keychain / Android Keystore).

Account registration is required to use certain features of the Service.

3. Automated Processing

Bruno uses automated systems to analyze user interactions for personalization purposes.

This may include inferences about emotional patterns, behavioral tendencies, and personal goals derived from conversations.

This processing is automated and used solely to enhance personalization.

Legal basis under GDPR:

• Account data - Performance of a contract
• Subscription data - Performance of a contract
• Personalization processing - Legitimate interest and/or user consent
• Service improvement - Legitimate interest

Users may request deletion of personalization data at any time.

4. How We Use Data

We use collected data to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Generate AI responses
• Personalize content
• Secure accounts
• Process subscriptions
• Improve system functionality

We do not sell personal data.

5. Third-Party Services

We share data with the following providers:

• OpenAI (api.openai.com) - AI response generation
• Anthropic (api.anthropic.com) - AI response generation
• Google (generativelanguage.googleapis.com) - AI response generation
• Apple App Store - payment processing
• Google Play - payment processing

These providers may process data on our behalf as data processors and operate under their own privacy policies.

6. International Data Transfers

Because Bruno operates globally, data may be processed outside your country of residence.

Where required, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are applied.

7. Data Retention

Data is stored while your account remains active.

Upon account deletion:

• Personal data is removed from active systems
• Chat history and personalization data are deleted

Certain minimal records may be retained where legally required.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Bruno does not use cookies.

Bruno does not engage in cross-app tracking or advertising tracking.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards.

Authentication tokens are stored using platform-level encrypted storage (iOS Keychain / Android Keystore).
Passwords are hashed.

10. AI Disclaimer

Bruno is an AI-based system and does not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice.

AI-generated responses are for informational and motivational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional consultation.

Users should seek qualified professionals for medical, mental health, or other serious concerns.

11. Children's Privacy

Bruno is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions).

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

12. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Restrict processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact: schaslyva.valentina@gmail.com

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will notify users of significant changes via the application or by email.