Privacy Policy for Chomie

Last Updated: October 2025

Thank you for using Chomie — your ultimate digital friend. Your privacy and safety are very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Chomie collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the app.

1. Information We Collect

Chomie is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information necessary to provide the app’s features.

a) Voice Input (Microphone Permission)

• When you use the voice chat feature, the app temporarily accesses your microphone to capture your speech and send it securely to our AI service provider (Gemini) for processing.
• Audio is not stored, recorded, or shared after generating a response.

b) Location (Optional)

• When you tap “Send Location” or “Call for Help,” Chomie accesses your location to share it with your selected emergency contacts.
• Location access happens only when you choose to share it and is never used in the background.
• Location data is not stored, tracked, or shared with any third parties.

c) Chatbot Conversations

• Conversations are sent securely to our AI API provider (Gemini) for processing responses.
• We do not permanently store or personally identify any conversation data.
• The content you share stays between you and your digital companion.

d) Journaling

• Your journal entries are stored locally on your device only.
• We do not upload or access your journal content.

e) Daily Quotes and App Activity

• Chomie may load motivational quotes or UI features that require internet access.
• We do not track, analyze, or profile your activity.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only to make Chomie work as intended:

• To allow chatbot communication and responses
• To enable voice input for the chatbot
• To send location data to trusted contacts when you trigger an emergency alert
• To display content such as daily quotes

We do not:

• Sell your data
• Share your data with advertisers or analytics companies
• Track your location in the background

3. Data Security

• We use secure HTTPS encryption for all data transfers to protect your information.
• All local data (like journals) remains on your device and under your control.
• While no system is completely secure, we continuously work to safeguard your information.

4. Third-Party Services

Chomie uses the following third-party services:

• Gemini: For AI-powered chatbot responses
• Google Maps API (if applicable): For displaying maps and navigation

These providers may process data as part of delivering their services, under their own privacy policies.

5. Your Choices

You control what information you share:

• You can use text chat instead of voice.
• You can choose not to share your location.
• You can delete or reinstall the app to remove all locally stored data.

6. Children’s Privacy

Chomie is intended for individuals aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect or store information from children under 16.

7. Disclaimer

Chomie is a supportive digital companion, not a medical or emergency service. If you are in danger or need urgent help, please contact local authorities or professional support immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted here with the new “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

• 🌐 https://mychomie.co.za