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Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 30, 2025
Introduction
ELEGANT PATH LTD, operating as Steady AI ("we," "our," or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application designed to support individuals in their sobriety journey.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Display name (optional)
- Account creation date
- Authentication credentials (securely hashed)
Health & Wellness Data
To provide our sobriety support services, we collect:
- Audio recordings of your check-ins
- Transcribed text from audio recordings
- Sobriety streak information
- Check-in timestamps and frequency
- Mood and emotional patterns
- Crisis events and SOS button usage
Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- App usage patterns and session duration
- Feature interaction data
- Device information (type, OS version)
- App performance metrics
- Notification interaction data
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide personalized AI coaching and support
- Analyze patterns to predict and prevent relapses
- Send proactive interventions during high-risk times
- Track your sobriety progress and milestones
- Improve our AI models and services
- Send you notifications and reminders
- Provide customer support
- Ensure app security and prevent fraud
Third-Party Services
OpenAI
We use OpenAI's API services (GPT-4 and Whisper) to:
- Transcribe your audio recordings
- Generate personalized AI responses
- Analyze patterns in your check-ins
OpenAI processes this data according to their privacy policy. We do not share your personal identifiers with OpenAI.
Firebase
We use Google Firebase for:
- User authentication
- Data storage and synchronization
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Push notifications
Firebase processes data according to Google's privacy policy.
Data Storage & Security
- Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Audio recordings are stored locally on your device
- Transcripts and analytics are stored in Firebase
- We implement industry-standard security measures
- Access to your data is strictly limited to authorized personnel
- We regularly audit our security practices
Data Retention
- Active account data is retained while your account is active
- Check-in history is kept for pattern analysis
- You can delete individual check-ins at any time
- Upon account deletion, we remove all personal data within 30 days
- Some anonymized data may be retained for research purposes
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt-out of certain data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@steadyai.app
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights or safety
- With service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
- In anonymized form for research purposes
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@steadyai.app
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (which we do not do).
European Privacy Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.