Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Hey AI ("we", "our", or "the app") handles your information. Hey AI is an AI chat app for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that allows you to have conversations with AI. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Data Sent to External Services

OpenAI API

When you use the OpenAI provider, your chat messages (conversation content) are transmitted to OpenAI's servers to generate AI responses. This is the core functionality of the app when using the OpenAI provider.

Apple Intelligence

When using the Apple Intelligence provider (on supported devices), all processing occurs entirely on your device. No conversation data is sent to any external server.

Analytics and Advertising

Firebase Analytics

The app uses Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as app launches, feature usage, and crash reports. This data is used to improve the app and does not include your chat content or API key. For details, see Firebase Privacy.

Google AdMob

The app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. Google may collect device information and advertising identifiers to serve relevant ads. For details, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Stored on Your Device

Chat History

Your chat conversations are stored locally on your device using CoreData. This data is not synchronized to any cloud service and is deleted when you uninstall the app.

API Key

Your OpenAI API key is stored securely in your device's Keychain. It is never transmitted to the developer or any party other than OpenAI.

App Preferences

Settings such as your selected AI provider and consent preferences are stored locally using UserDefaults.

Data We Do Not Collect

Data Security

Chat history is stored locally on your device, and your API key is protected by the device's Keychain. The security of your data depends on your device's own security measures (passcode, biometric authentication, encryption). We recommend keeping your device software up to date and using a strong passcode.

Children's Privacy

Hey AI is not directed at children under the age of 4. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: soyapps.info@gmail.com

Summary

Aspect Detail
Chat data (OpenAI) Sent to OpenAI API for response generation
Chat data (Apple Intelligence) Processed on-device only
Chat history storage On-device only (CoreData)
API key storage On-device only (Keychain)
Analytics Firebase Analytics (anonymous usage data)
Advertising Google AdMob
Cloud sync None
User accounts Not required