Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Abdul collects minimal personal data to provide you with the best AI assistant experience:

• Account Information: Anonymous user ID or Apple ID (if applicable) for managing user access, preferences, and subscription entitlements
• Chat Data: Your conversations with Abdul are transmitted securely to OpenAI to generate responses
• Usage Analytics: Basic app usage statistics to improve performance and user experience
• Device Information: Device type and operating system version for compatibility purposes

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively to provide and improve Abdul's services:

• Processing your AI chat requests through OpenAI's secure API
• Maintaining your conversation history (when enabled)
• Managing your subscription and account preferences
• Providing customer support when requested
• Improving app functionality and user experience

Data Storage & Security

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Auto Save History: When enabled, chat history is stored securely and encrypted on our servers
• Privacy Mode: When active, no conversation data is retained - chats are processed but not stored
• Staff Access: Our infrastructure ensures conversation data is not accessible to internal staff
• Local Storage: Some preferences may be stored locally on your device depending on settings

Third-Party Services

Abdul integrates with OpenAI to provide AI functionality. Your chat input is transmitted to OpenAI's servers to generate responses. This data is processed only to fulfill your requests and is governed by OpenAI's privacy policy. We do not share your data with any other third parties for advertising, marketing, or profiling purposes.

What We Don't Do

Abdul is designed with your privacy in mind:

• We do not sell, share, or rent your personal data to third parties
• We do not use your data for advertising or user profiling
• We do not include third-party advertising SDKs in our app
• We do not track your location or access unnecessary device permissions
• We do not reuse your AI conversations for training or other purposes

Your Privacy Controls

You have full control over your privacy settings:

• Auto Save History: Toggle conversation history storage on or off
• Privacy Mode: Enable to prevent any conversation data retention
• Data Deletion: Request complete deletion of your stored data at any time
• Account Management: Modify or delete your account and associated data

Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services. You may request deletion of your stored data at any time by contacting our support team. When you delete your account, all associated data is permanently removed from our systems within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Abdul is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through the app or via email. Continued use of Abdul after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or Abdul's privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact our support team at support@abdul.app. We're here to help and ensure your privacy concerns are addressed promptly.