Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Clarion. We value your privacy and are committed to maintaining the trust and transparency of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how Clarion ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, protects, and discloses your information when you use our mobile application and associated services (collectively, the "Service").

Clarion is an AI-powered decision-making application designed to help you structure personal and professional decisions through guided questions, clarity scoring, and AI analysis. Because the nature of decision-making can be deeply personal, we have built Clarion with privacy and data protection in mind.

2. Information We Collect

To provide you with a highly personalized and effective decision-making tool, we collect several different types of information.

Information You Provide

When you use Clarion, you actively provide us with information related to your decision-making processes. This includes:

• Decision Scenarios: Details about the choices you are weighing, including comparisons between "Option A" and "Option B".
• Reflective Responses: Your answers to structured, reflective questions presented by the app.
• User Inputs: Because you may input sensitive personal, professional, or financial reflections into the app, we urge you to share only what you feel comfortable processing through our AI tools. We handle all provided data carefully in accordance with this policy.

AI-Processed Content

The text and scenarios you input into Clarion are processed by advanced artificial intelligence to generate clarity scores and analytical feedback. This content is transmitted securely to our AI providers to generate your results.

Account and Authentication Data

To save your progress and maintain your account, we collect authentication data, which may include:

• Your email address.
• A unique User ID.
• Sign-in data and security tokens.

Subscription and Payment Information

If you choose to purchase a premium subscription, your purchase is processed securely by third-party payment processors (such as Apple App Store or Google Play Store) and managed via our subscription infrastructure. We do not directly collect, process, or store your credit card or payment data. We only receive generalized subscription status information (e.g., active, expired) to grant you access to premium features.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and provide the features of the Clarion app.
• To process your decision scenarios and generate AI-driven analysis and clarity scores.
• To manage your account, authenticate your identity, and sync your data across devices.
• To process subscriptions and unlock premium features.
• To monitor app performance, conduct diagnostics, and improve our services.
• To communicate with you regarding updates, security alerts, and support messages.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

If you are located in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing personal data (such as the GDPR in the EEA/UK), we rely on the following bases:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide the core functionality of Clarion, including creating an account and providing decision analysis.
• Consent: When you provide specific consent for certain processing activities.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our app, maintain security, and understand how our services are used.

5. Third-Party Services and Infrastructure

We rely on trusted third-party infrastructure providers strictly to operate, secure, and improve our Service. By using Clarion, you acknowledge that your data may be processed by the following categories of partners:

• OpenAI API: We utilize OpenAI's API to power Clarion's AI analysis. Your decision scenarios and reflective inputs are securely transmitted to OpenAI to generate analytical support. We use standard API agreements wherein the provider does not use your data to train their public models.
• Firebase (Google): We use Firebase for backend infrastructure. This includes Firebase Authentication (to securely log you in) and Firebase Firestore / Cloud Storage (to store your decision data and account information securely in the cloud). We may also use Firebase Crashlytics and Analytics for app diagnostics.
• RevenueCat: We use RevenueCat to manage and validate in-app purchases and subscription statuses across iOS and Android platforms.

6. Data Storage and Retention

Your personal data and decision history are stored securely on our cloud infrastructure (Firebase). We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. If you choose to delete your account, we will remove your personal data and decision history from our active databases, subject to any legal obligations or legitimate operational requirements (such as resolving disputes or enforcing our agreements).

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share your data in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: As detailed above, strictly for the purpose of operating the app.
• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Clarion, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

8. International Data Transfers

Clarion operates globally. Your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries outside of your residence (including the United States), where our third-party servers are located. By using Clarion, you consent to the transfer of your data to these facilities.

9. Your User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access & Portability: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your account and associated data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below. You can also request account deletion directly within the settings menu of the Clarion app.

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard organizational and technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Clarion is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under the applicable age threshold, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

If you visit our associated website or web portals, we may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make updates, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. If the changes are material, we may provide you with additional notice, such as adding a statement to the app or sending you a notification.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: [Insert Contact Email]