Privacy Policy for ScentMax AI

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

1. Introduction

ScentMax AI ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by Shakeb Siddiqui. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the ScentMax AI mobile application ("App").

By using ScentMax AI, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (required for account creation)
• Display name (optional)

User-Generated Content

• Your fragrance collection data
• AI chat conversations with AI-Roma
• Fragrance ratings and preferences

Automatically Collected

• Device information (device type, OS version)
• Push notification tokens (if enabled)
• App usage analytics

Location Data

• Approximate location for weather-based recommendations
• Location is used in real-time only and NOT stored on our servers

Purchase Information

• Subscription status and purchase history (processed by RevenueCat)
• We do not store payment card details

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and personalize the App experience
• To generate AI-powered fragrance recommendations
• To send push notifications (with your permission)
• To process subscription payments
• To improve our services and fix bugs
• To respond to support requests

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

5. Business Transfers

If ScentMax AI is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice in the App before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Aggregated & Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you personally with business partners, advertisers, research institutions, and other third parties. This data may include trends, usage patterns, and fragrance preferences at a population level. This anonymized data may be sold or licensed to third parties.

7. Data Retention

• Account data is retained while your account is active
• You can delete your account and data at any time in Settings
• AI chat history is retained for service improvement
• Upon account deletion, your data is permanently removed within 30 days

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Database access is restricted and monitored
• Regular security audits

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at shakeb@scentmaxai.com

10. Children's Privacy

ScentMax AI is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

11. California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for monetary compensation. However, we may share anonymized, aggregated data as described above.

12. International Users (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area:

• Legal basis for processing: consent and legitimate interest
• You may withdraw consent at any time
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Data may be transferred to the United States where our servers are located

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.