Welcome to Alira ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Alira (the "App").
By using Alira, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information You Provide
Account Information:
Email address (for account creation and authentication)
Full name (for user profile)
Password (encrypted and securely stored)
Profile Information:
Display name
Profile photo (optional)
User-Generated Content:
Activity and class schedules (names, times, and days) - **stored locally on device only**
Activity and class photos taken within the app - **stored in your device's Photos app only, NOT uploaded to our servers**
Photo organization and library data - **stored locally on device only**
2. Information Collected Automatically
Device Information:
Device type and model
Operating system version
Unique device identifiers
Usage Information:
App features you use
Photos you capture and save
Interaction with the app's interface
3. Information from Third-Party Services
Apple Sign-In:
When you sign in with Apple, we may receive your name and email address (or Apple's private relay email) as permitted by Apple's privacy features
We do not receive any additional information from Apple beyond what you authorize
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
1. To Provide and Maintain Our Service
Create and manage your user account
Authenticate your identity
Store and organize your lecture photos
Manage your class schedules
Sync your data across devices
2. To Improve Our Service
Understand how users interact with the app
Identify and fix bugs
Develop new features and improvements
Enhance user experience
3. To Communicate with You
Send important updates about the app
Respond to your support requests
Notify you about account-related issues
Send password reset emails when requested
4. To Ensure Security
Protect against unauthorized access
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Maintain data security and integrity
How We Store Your Information
Local Storage
Some data is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms
This includes user preferences, cached data, and offline content
Cloud Storage (Supabase)
User profiles, account information, and synced data are securely stored in our cloud database powered by Supabase
All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
Database access is protected by Row Level Security (RLS) policies ensuring users can only access their own data
Photos and Media
**Activity and class photos you take are stored ONLY in your device's photo library** - we do NOT upload them to our servers
**Only your profile picture** (the one you draw or upload for your account) is stored in the cloud
Activity schedules and photo organization data are stored locally on your device only
You have full control over your photos and can delete them at any time from your device's Photos app
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
**Encryption:** All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
**Authentication:** Secure password hashing and token-based authentication
**Access Control:** Database-level security policies ensure data isolation between users
**Regular Security Updates:** We keep our systems and dependencies up to date with the latest security patches
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
You can access your personal information within the app
You can request a copy of your data by contacting us
Correction
You can update your profile information directly in the app
You can contact us to correct any inaccurate information
Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated data by contacting us
When you delete your account, all personal information is permanently removed from our systems
Local data can be cleared through the app settings
Withdrawal of Consent
You can withdraw consent for data processing by deleting your account
You can opt out of certain data collection by not using specific features
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
Supabase (Database and Authentication)
**Purpose:** User authentication, data storage, and cloud sync
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Camera and Photo Library Access
Camera Permission
We request camera access to allow you to take photos of your lectures
Photos are only captured when you explicitly use the camera feature
We do not access your camera without your permission
Photo Library Permission
We request photo library access to save photos you take within the app
We only access photos when you choose to save them
We do not scan or access other photos in your library
You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings, though this will limit the app's functionality.
Children's Privacy
Alira is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using Alira, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
Provide you with our services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When you delete your account:
Personal information is deleted within 30 days
Some anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics purposes
Backup copies are deleted within 90 days
Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to deletion of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
European Users (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: codingwithaaru@gmail.com
App Support: codingwithaaru@gmail.com
Developer: Aarush
For privacy-related inquiries, we will respond within 30 days.
Consent
By using Alira, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.