Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the app "How To Say No", published by Mark Gregan ("I," "me," or "my"). This policy describes my practices for collecting, using, and disclosing your information in connection with the app.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide: When you use the app, you may provide text input that you submit to generate AI responses.

Automatically Collected Information: The app does not automatically collect personal information such as device identifiers, location data, or usage analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely for the following purposes:

• To process your requests and generate AI-powered responses through our custom API (https://api.howtosayno.app/v1/request) which communicates with OpenAI's API
• To provide and maintain the app's functionality
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers: We share your input text with OpenAI through our custom API infrastructure to provide the app's core functionality. Your data is processed by OpenAI according to their privacy policy.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

Your input text and AI responses are temporarily processed through our self-hosted API but are not stored or retained on our servers beyond what is technically necessary to deliver the response. Data is not logged or saved for future use.

If you wish to request deletion of any personal information we may have, please contact us using the information provided below.

5. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where OpenAI's services are hosted, for the purpose of providing our services. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the transmission of data through our self-hosted API. However, no system can guarantee complete security against all potential threats.

7. Children's Privacy

The app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

For users between 13 and 17 years of age, parental consent may be required in certain jurisdictions.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Third-Party Services

The app integrates with OpenAI's API services for processing and generating AI responses. Your interactions with OpenAI's services are subject to OpenAI's Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for OpenAI's privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy within the app or through its distribution platform. Your continued use of the app after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us before using the app if you have concerns.