Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 June 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Syed Aabis Akhtar ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and discloses your information in connection with your use of the CounselAI mobile application (the "App").

1. Introduction

Welcome to CounselAI. Your privacy is very important to me. This policy outlines how I handle personal information collected through the App. As the individual creator of CounselAI, I act as the data controller of your information.

2. Information I Collect

I collect information to operate, maintain, and improve the App:

a. Information You Provide:

  • Account Information: Name and email via Google Sign-In or Sign in with Apple.
  • Onboarding Data: High school, intended major, and student type (domestic/international).
  • Academic Data: SAT scores, college list, essays, extracurriculars.

b. Information from Third-Party Services:

  • Firebase Auth: For authentication and basic profile data.
  • RevenueCat: For managing subscriptions. (Note: Apple processes all payment information directly.)
  • OpenAI: Used for analyzing essay input and providing AI-powered feedback. Data is not used to train OpenAI models.

c. Usage Data:

  • Anonymous analytics on how users interact with the App to enhance user experience.

3. How I Use Your Information

  • To operate and provide the App's core features.
  • To personalize content and feedback based on your data.
  • To process and manage subscriptions and in-app purchases.
  • To provide customer support and important service communications.
  • To enable AI-powered feedback through OpenAI.

4. Information Sharing

I do not sell your information.

Your information may be shared with the following service providers solely for operational purposes:

  • Firebase: Authentication and backend services.
  • RevenueCat: Subscription status tracking.
  • OpenAI: For generating feedback. Data is only shared when you engage with AI features.
  • Legal Requests: When required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or legal obligations.

5. Data Security

Your data is securely stored in Firebase. I follow industry best practices to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

I retain your information as long as your account remains active. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for processing where applicable.

To exercise these rights, email: heyaabis@gmail.com

8. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 13 and older. I do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided data, please contact me.

9. Changes to This Policy

Material updates will be communicated via in-app notifications. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Syed Aabis Akhtar
Email: heyaabis@gmail.com