Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 30, 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and handle your information when you use our I Ching divination mobile application "iching.io" (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

Information We Collect

User-Provided Information

  • -Account information (if you choose to create an account)
  • -Images you upload for divination purposes
  • -Journal entries and notes you create
  • -Divination history and related content you generate within the app

Automatically Collected Information

We do not collect any automatic information about you or your device. We do not use analytics tools, tracking software, or any other means of collecting data about your usage patterns.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for:
  • -Providing the core functionality of the App (generating I Ching readings from your images)
  • -Storing your journal entries and divination history
  • -Maintaining your account
  • -Improving the App's features and functionality

Data Storage and Security

  • -All user data is stored securely and encrypted
  • -We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties
  • -Your data is stored only for as long as you maintain an active account
  • -We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • -We do not use any user-provided content (including images, divinations, and journal entries) to train artificial intelligence models, large language models (LLMs), or any other machine learning systems
  • -We do not share or sell any user data to third-party AI vendors or machine learning training services
  • -The AI analysis in our App is used solely for generating hexagrams from your images at the time of divination
  • -All AI processing is performed using pre-trained models for the sole purpose of providing the App's core functionality

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:
  • -Access your personal information
  • -Correct any inaccurate information
  • -Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • -Export your data
  • -Delete your account and all associated data
To exercise any of these rights, you can use the relevant features within the App or contact us directly.

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through the App settings. When you delete your account:
  • -All your personal information will be permanently deleted
  • -Your uploaded images, journal entries, and divination history will be permanently removed
  • -This process cannot be reversed

Data Protection and GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union (EU), we comply with GDPR requirements:
  • -We maintain records of data processing activities
  • -We process data lawfully, fairly, and transparently
  • -We collect data only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
  • -We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures

Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: hello@iching.io

Legal Compliance

This App complies with:
  • -Apple App Store Guidelines
  • -General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • -California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • -Other applicable data protection laws

Apple App Store Specific Information

This App:
  • -Does not use any third-party analytics tools
  • -Does not track users across apps and websites
  • -Does not share user data with third parties
  • -Provides full data deletion capabilities
  • -Complies with all Apple App Store privacy requirements