Privacy Policy

Introduction

Kymia ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Email address (for account creation and authentication)
Name (for personalization)
Profile information (education level, chemistry topics of interest)

Usage Data

Chemistry problems submitted
Chat conversations with AI tutor
Session history and frequency
Progress and performance data
App usage analytics

Device Information

Device type and model
Operating system version
App version
Device identifier (for authentication)
IP address

Camera and Images

Photos captured within the app (for OCR processing)
Images selected from photo library
OCR-processed text extracted from images

Payment Information

Subscription tier and status
Payment transaction IDs (processed by Stripe/Apple/Google)
We do NOT store credit card information

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide AI-powered chemistry tutoring services
Process and solve chemistry problems via OCR
Manage your account and subscription
Personalize your learning experience
Improve app functionality and performance
Communicate with you about your account
Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your information with:

Service Providers

Supabase: Database and authentication (encrypted storage)
Stripe (Android only) or Apple/Google IAP (iOS): Payment processing
OCR Service Provider: Image-to-text conversion
AI Tutoring API: Problem-solving and chat functionality
Analytics Services: Usage analytics and crash reporting

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

Comply with legal processes
Protect our rights and property
Prevent fraud or security issues
Protect user safety

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

End-to-end encryption for data transmission
Encrypted storage of personal information
Secure authentication with bcrypt password hashing
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and monitoring

Data Retention

Account data: Retained while account is active
Session history: Retained for 1 year
Chat conversations: Retained while subscribed
Deleted data: Permanently removed within 30 days

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and data
Export your data
Opt-out of analytics
Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@kymia.app

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our app is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

International Users (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA):

We process data based on consent and contract necessity
You have additional rights under GDPR
Data may be transferred outside the EEA with appropriate safeguards
Contact our Data Protection Officer at support@kymia.app

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Privacy Policy for Kymia Mobile App