# Privacy Policy for LARIA

**Last Updated: January 10, 2026**

## Introduction

LARIA ("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 LARIA (the "App").

## Information We Collect

### Information You Provide
- **Authentication Information**: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address and basic profile information provided by Google.
- **Chat History**: Conversations and messages you have with the AI assistant are stored locally on your device.

### Information Collected Automatically
- **Device Information**: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
- **Usage Data**: How you interact with the App, including features used and session duration.
- **Camera and Microphone Data**: When you use the vision and voice features, we process images and audio in real-time. Images are sent to our AI service for processing but are not stored permanently.

### Permissions We Request
- **Camera**: To enable vision-based AI features and AR capabilities.
- **Microphone**: To enable voice interactions with the AI assistant.
- **Location**: To enable AR geospatial features (optional, for AR functionality).

## How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the App's functionality
- Process your voice and image inputs to deliver AI-powered responses
- Authenticate your identity using Google Sign-In
- Improve and optimize the App's performance
- Ensure security and prevent fraud

## Third-Party Services

### Google Services
- **Google Sign-In**: We use Google Sign-In for authentication. Google's Privacy Policy applies to your use of this service: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- **Firebase**: We use Google Firebase for authentication and app services. Firebase's Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

### AI Services
- Your voice and image data are processed by our AI backend service to provide responses. This data is processed in real-time and not stored permanently.

## Data Storage

- **Local Storage**: Chat history and conversation data are stored locally on your device using Room database.
- **Cloud Storage**: Authentication data is stored securely with Firebase Authentication.
- **No Permanent Image Storage**: Images captured for vision features are processed and not stored permanently.

## Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Secure authentication through Firebase
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/WSS)
- Local data encryption on your device

## Your Rights

You have the right to:
- **Access**: Request access to your personal data
- **Deletion**: Delete your account and associated data through the App settings
- **Correction**: Update your account information
- **Opt-out**: Disable location services or camera/microphone permissions through device settings

## Children's Privacy

LARIA is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

## 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, please contact us at:
- Email: yugandhargopu1@gmail.com
- Website: https://laria-ai.vercel.app

## Consent

By using LARIA, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.