1. Information We Collect

Scout AI Assistant collects the following information:

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address and basic profile information
• Chat Data: Your conversations with Scout AI to provide personalized responses and maintain conversation context
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, including features accessed and subscription status
• Device Information: Basic device information for compatibility and performance optimization

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve Scout AI Assistant services
• Maintain conversation context and personalization
• Process subscription payments and manage your account
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI responses

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• AI Processing: Your chat messages are processed by Anthropic's Claude AI service to generate responses
• Payment Processing: Subscription information is processed by Google Play Store or Stripe as applicable
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure authentication via Google Sign-In
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Chat History: Stored for service functionality; you can delete conversations at any time
• Account Information: Retained while your account is active
• Usage Data: Anonymized and retained for service improvement

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Delete your conversations and account data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request correction of inaccurate information

7. Children's Privacy

Scout AI Assistant is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Users

Scout AI Assistant is operated from the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States for processing and storage.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or app notification. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Third-Party Services

Scout AI Assistant integrates with:

• Google Services: For authentication and Google Play billing
• Anthropic Claude AI: For AI response generation
• Stripe: For web-based subscription processing

These services have their own privacy policies that govern their use of your information.