Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 26, 2026 | Last Updated: June 26, 2026

AURA ("we," "us," or "our") operates the AURA mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this policy carefully. By using AURA, you agree to the practices described herein.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

1. Developer Information & Contact

Developer: AURA
App Name: AURA - Vibe Check
Package Name: com.aura.vibecheck
Email: brodnike@gmail.com

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at brodnike@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories when you use AURA:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • User Account Information: Username, display name, avatar configuration, aesthetic preferences, and goal selections — all entered by you during onboarding or profile customization. This data is stored locally on your device.
  • Vibe Scan Inputs: When you use the scanning feature, you may provide:
    • Photos — captured via your device camera or selected from your gallery
    • Text — typed messages, thoughts, or mood descriptions
    • Audio — voice recordings captured via your device microphone
  • Oracle Chat Messages: Text messages you send to the Oracle AI chatbot.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Identifiers: Android Advertising ID (AAID), device model, operating system version, and device language — collected by our advertising partner for ad delivery and performance measurement.
  • App Usage Data: Scan history, quest progress, badge unlocks, streak data, and interaction records — stored locally on your device to power app features.
  • Network Information: Internet connection status — used to determine whether to use AI-powered analysis (online) or client-side analysis (offline).

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any personally identifiable information (PII) beyond what you choose to enter as your username.
  • We do not collect precise or approximate geolocation data.
  • We do not collect contacts, call logs, SMS messages, or calendar data.
  • We do not collect financial or payment information — AURA has no in-app purchases or subscriptions.
  • We do not collect health or fitness data.
  • We do not store your photos, audio recordings, or text inputs on our servers after processing.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • App Functionality: To analyze your vibe scans, generate aura ratings, power the Oracle chatbot, manage your profile and progression, and operate the social simulation.
  • Advertising: To serve personalized advertisements through Google AdMob, including banner ads, interstitial ads, and optional rewarded ads. This requires device identifiers.
  • App Improvement: To monitor app performance, diagnose technical issues, and improve user experience.
  • Security: To rate-limit API requests and prevent abuse of our AI analysis services.

4. How Your Scan Data Is Processed

On Android (native app): Your scan is processed entirely on-device using a client-side analysis engine. Your photo, text, or audio data is never transmitted to external servers for vibe analysis.

On Web (browser): Your scan may be sent to our server endpoint for AI-powered analysis using Google Gemini. The data is processed in real-time, a result is returned, and the input data is not stored on our servers.

For Oracle chat: Your messages may be sent to our server, which forwards them to Google Gemini AI for response generation. Only your last 10 messages are retained in a session for context. No chat history is stored permanently on our servers.

5. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We share information with the following third-party services:

5.1 Google AdMob

Purpose: Advertising
Data Shared: Android Advertising ID, device model, OS version, network state, app usage events
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
How to Opt Out: Reset your Advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads in your device Settings → Google → Ads

5.2 Google Gemini AI

Purpose: AI-powered vibe analysis and Oracle chatbot responses
Data Shared: Scan inputs (images, text, or audio) and chat messages — processed in real-time, not stored
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.3 DiceBear Avatar API

Purpose: Generate user avatars based on your chosen configuration
Data Shared: Avatar seed/configuration (username and style preferences) — used to generate an SVG avatar URL
Privacy Policy: https://dicebear.com/privacy

We do not sell your personal information to any third parties.

6. Data Storage & Security

6.1 Local Storage

Your profile data, scan history, quest progress, badge status, and app preferences are stored locally on your device using Android's encrypted preferences system (Capacitor Preferences). This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly trigger a scan or chat that requires AI processing.

6.2 Security Measures

  • All data transmitted between the App and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
  • Scan data processed by our server is handled in memory and not persisted to disk.
  • API endpoints are rate-limited to prevent abuse (30 requests per minute per IP).
  • User inputs are sanitized to prevent injection attacks.
  • We do not maintain user accounts or databases containing personal information.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

7.1 On-Device Data

All profile data, scan history, and app preferences are stored locally on your device. This data is retained until you:

  • Clear the App's data through your device settings, or
  • Uninstall the App

7.2 Server-Side Data

We do not permanently store any scan inputs, chat messages, or user-generated content on our servers. Data submitted for AI processing is handled in memory and discarded after the response is returned.

7.3 Advertising Data

Google AdMob may retain advertising identifiers and ad interaction data according to Google's own data retention policies. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details.

7.4 Data Deletion

To delete all your data:

  • In-App: Go to Settings → Clear All Data, or uninstall the App
  • By Request: Email brodnike@gmail.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request" and your username. We will confirm deletion within 30 days.

8. Device Permissions

AURA requests the following device permissions:

  • Camera — Used only when you choose to take a photo for vibe scanning. You can decline this permission and use text or audio scanning instead.
  • Microphone — Used only when you choose to record audio for vibe scanning. You can decline this permission and use camera or text scanning instead.
  • Internet — Required for AI-powered vibe analysis, Oracle chatbot, and ad delivery. The App has limited functionality without internet access.
  • Notifications — Used to send daily quest reminders and streak alerts. You can disable notifications in your device settings at any time.

None of these permissions are pre-granted. The App will request each permission at the moment it is needed, and you may deny any permission without affecting your ability to use other features.

9. Children's Privacy

AURA is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at brodnike@gmail.com.

10. International Data Transfers

AURA is operated from the United States. If you access the App from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where Google's servers are located. By using AURA, you consent to such transfers.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data as described in Section 7.4
  • Right to Opt Out: Opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device's ad settings
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Stop using the App at any time to withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at brodnike@gmail.com.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying an in-app notification upon your next launch of the App

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of AURA after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information — We do not sell your personal information.
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

14. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of access, rectification, and erasure
  • Right to restrict processing and data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (by using the App) and our legitimate interest in providing and improving the App.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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