Alma

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tei Software Studios ("Tei Software Studios," "we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the Alma mobile application and related services (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

The short version: Alma is free and does not require an account. Your personal data — such as bookmarks, highlights, notes, and reading progress — is stored on your device. We collect only anonymous analytics to improve the App. When you use the AI chat feature, your messages are processed by a third-party AI provider but are not used to train AI models. We do not sell your data.

1. Information We Collect

Information Stored on Your Device

The App stores the following information locally on your device only:

This information is stored using your device's local storage and is never transmitted to our servers. We cannot access, view, or retrieve this data. If you delete the App, this data is permanently deleted.

AI Chat Conversations

When you use the AI chat feature, the text of your messages is sent to a third-party AI service provider (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar) to generate responses. We want you to understand:

Anonymous Analytics

We collect anonymous usage data to understand how the App is used and to improve it. This may include:

This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally. We do not collect your name, email, precise location, or any content you enter into the App (other than AI chat messages as described above).

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect:

3. How We Use Information

We use anonymous analytics data to:

We use AI chat message data solely to provide you with responses within the App. We do not use your data for advertising. We do not sell your data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

AI Service Providers

The AI chat feature relies on third-party AI providers to generate responses. Your chat messages are transmitted to these providers for processing. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers.

Analytics Providers

We may use third-party analytics services to collect anonymous usage data. These providers process only anonymized, non-personal information.

Apple App Store

The App is distributed through the Apple App Store. Apple's privacy policy can be found at apple.com/legal/privacy.

5. Data Retention

Data stored on your device remains there until you delete the App or clear the App's data through your device settings.

Anonymous analytics data is retained for up to 24 months to analyze trends over time.

AI chat messages are not stored by Tei Software Studios. Third-party AI providers may temporarily retain data for processing purposes in accordance with their privacy policies.

6. Data Security

Your personal data is stored locally on your device. Since we don't transmit or store your personal data on our servers, there is no centralized database that could be breached.

AI chat messages are transmitted using industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL). We use industry-standard security practices to protect our analytics systems and any infrastructure we operate.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Deletion

Since all personal data is stored on your device, you have complete control over it. You can delete all your data at any time by deleting the App from your device.

AI Chat

You may choose not to use the AI chat feature. If you do use it, avoid sharing any personal or sensitive information.

Analytics Opt-Out

You can limit analytics collection by enabling "Limit Ad Tracking" or "App Tracking Transparency" settings on your iOS device. Basic crash reporting may still occur to help us maintain App stability.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

We do not sell personal information. Since personal data is stored only on your device, you can exercise your right to deletion by deleting the App.

9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to access, correct, delete, and port your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to certain processing.

Since all personal data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it. For questions about anonymous analytics data or AI chat data processing, please contact us at the email below.

The legal basis for processing anonymous analytics data is our legitimate interest in improving the App. The legal basis for processing AI chat messages is the performance of the service you request when using the chat feature.

10. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the App, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App or on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Tei Software Studios
developer@teistudios.ro