This Privacy Policy explains how Aftere Team ("Aftere", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use the Aftere mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information processed through the Service. It does not cover third-party websites, services, or applications that may be linked from the Service.
What the Service Does
Aftere is an AI chat app focused on humanistic guidance and thoughtful conversation. You can talk with AI mentors of different personalities and perspectives, designed to introduce ideas from humanities, philosophy, psychology, and life experience. Whether you seek reflection, advice, learning, or calm conversation, Aftere offers mentors that match different ways of thinking and understanding the world.
Information We Collect
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Information you provide | Account info (name, username, email), support content, and chat content (messages/prompts you submit). |
| Automatically collected | Device info (model, OS version, language, time zone, app version), usage data (feature usage and performance), crash logs/diagnostics. |
| Location (only if you allow it) | Precise or approximate location depending on your permission choice and device settings. You can disable access in device settings. |
| Cookies / similar technologies | Used for login and preferences; may include web beacons for web-based components. |
| Photos / face information | We do not perform face recognition or biometric identification. Photos are used for a one-time generation request and deleted from our servers after processing. By default, generated results are stored locally on your device. Photos are not used for model training or marketing. |
How We Use Information
- Provide and maintain the Service (account creation, authentication, and delivering AI mentor responses).
- Personalize your experience (saving preferences and tailoring mentor interactions where applicable).
- Improve the Service (analytics, performance optimization, debugging, and new features).
- Protect security and integrity (fraud prevention, abuse detection, enforcing policies).
- Provide customer support and respond to requests.
- Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
We do not sell personal information.
We do not use personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and we do not track you across third-party apps and websites for advertising purposes.
How We Share Information
- Service providers (processors): vendors for hosting, analytics, crash reporting, and support, shared on a minimum-necessary basis under confidentiality and processing obligations.
- With your consent: when you direct us to share for a specific purpose.
- Legal reasons: to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or valid requests.
- Protect rights and safety: to enforce terms, prevent fraud, and protect users and the Service.
- Business transfers: information may be transferred in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with notice where required.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate transfer mechanisms (such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)) and other safeguards.
Data Security
- Encryption in transit and at rest where appropriate.
- Access controls and least-privilege practices.
- Regular security reviews/audits, monitoring, and backups.
No system can be 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
Data Retention
- Account data: retained while your account is active.
- Deletion: if you delete your account, we delete or anonymize associated personal information within 30 days, subject to legal requirements.
- Usage data: retained for up to 12 months.
- Support content: retained for up to 6 months.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict/object, and withdraw consent where applicable.
To exercise your rights, email lethanhhuyen1307@outlook.com. We will respond within 5 business days (or as otherwise required by law). We may need to verify your identity.
Children and Age Requirements
The Service is intended for users aged 17 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can take appropriate action.
AI Content and Safety Notes
- The Service generates responses using automated systems. Outputs may be inaccurate or incomplete.
- The Service is not intended for emergency use. If you are in danger or have an emergency, contact local emergency services immediately.
- Do not share sensitive personal information you do not want processed by the Service.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the Effective Date above when changes become effective. Continued use of the Service after an update means you accept the updated Privacy Policy, to the extent permitted by law.
Contact
Questions or requests: lethanhhuyen1307@outlook.com