Your Privacy Matters
We're committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we handle your data.
Last updated: September 2, 2025
Quick Overview
Local Processing Priority
Sensitive data is processed locally on your device whenever possible.
Encrypted Communications
All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
No Unnecessary Collection
We only collect data that's essential for Auri to function effectively.
Your Control
You can review, modify, or delete your data at any time.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an Auri account, we collect:
- • Email address and name
- • Account preferences and settings
- • Authentication credentials (securely hashed)
Personal Data Access
With your explicit permission, Auri accesses:
- • Gmail emails (for reading, summarizing, and sending)
- • Google Calendar events (for scheduling and management)
- • Contacts (for email and message composition)
- • Reminders and Notes (for task management)
- • Messages (for sending iMessages on your behalf)
- • File system access (Documents, Downloads, Desktop when requested)
AI Processing Data
To provide AI assistance, we process:
- • Your conversation history with the AI assistant
- • Content from emails and calendar events (when you ask for summaries)
- • Task and reminder content
- • User preferences and settings
How We Use Your Information
Core Functionality
Your data enables Auri to provide personalized assistance, understand context, and perform tasks like email management, calendar scheduling, and task creation.
Service Improvement
Anonymized usage data helps us identify areas for improvement and develop new features.
Security & Support
We use information to maintain security, prevent abuse, and provide customer support.
Legal Compliance
We may use information to comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and users' safety.
Data Processing & Storage
Local Processing
Auri processes your data locally on your Mac whenever possible. This includes:
- • Direct access to your Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts via system APIs
- • Local storage of conversation history and preferences
- • File system operations (reading, organizing files)
- • Apple Messages and Notes integration
Cloud Processing
For AI assistance, some data is sent to third-party services:
- • OpenAI API for natural language processing and responses
- • Firebase for user authentication and conversation sync
- • Google APIs for Gmail and Calendar operations
- • Data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
- • No permanent storage of email content in our systems
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide services. Account data is deleted within 30 days of account closure. Usage analytics are anonymized and may be retained longer for service improvement.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We Do Not Sell Your Data
Auri will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing Scenarios
We may share information only in these specific circumstances:
- • AI Service Providers: OpenAI for processing your queries (subject to their privacy policy)
- • Google Services: Gmail and Calendar data accessed via Google APIs (subject to Google's privacy policy)
- • Firebase: User authentication and conversation sync (subject to Google's privacy policy)
- • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect safety
- • With Your Consent: Any other sharing requires your explicit permission
Your Privacy Rights
Access & Portability
Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Correction
Update or correct inaccurate personal information.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten).
Processing Restrictions
Limit how we process your information.
Objection
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
To exercise these rights: Contact us at neelksharma13@gmail.com or use the data controls in your Auri account settings.
Security Measures
Technical Safeguards
- • AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- • TLS 1.3 for data in transit
- • Regular security audits and penetration testing
- • Multi-factor authentication
- • Zero-knowledge architecture where possible
Operational Safeguards
- • Employee background checks and training
- • Principle of least privilege access
- • Incident response procedures
- • Regular backup and recovery testing
- • Compliance with SOC 2 Type II standards
International Users
GDPR Compliance (EU/UK)
For users in the European Union and United Kingdom, we comply with GDPR requirements including:
- • Lawful basis for processing (consent, contract, legitimate interest)
- • Data Protection Officer contact: nmwehling@icloud.com
- • Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
- • Data processing agreements with all service providers
CCPA Compliance (California)
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:
- • Right to know what personal information is collected
- • Right to delete personal information
- • Right to opt-out of sale (though we don't sell data)
- • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Children's Privacy
Auri 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 learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at neelksharma13@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:
- • We'll post the updated policy on our website
- • We'll update the “Last updated” date
- • For material changes, we'll notify you via email or in-app notification
- • We'll give you time to review changes before they take effect
Your continued use of Auri after policy changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
General Privacy Questions
Email: neelksharma13@gmail.com
Response time: Within 48 hours
Data Protection Officer (EU/UK)
Email: nmwehling@icloud.com
For GDPR-related inquiries
Questions About Your Privacy?
We're here to help. Our privacy team is available to answer any questions about how we protect your data.