Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Aidanna ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered biochemistry learning platform.

By using Aidanna, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (hashed)
• Profile Data: Educational background, learning preferences, language preferences
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Paystack (we don't store payment details)

Learning Data

• Uploaded Content: Lecture notes, PDFs, study materials you upload
• Generated Content: Stories, flashcards, and learning materials created by our AI
• Learning Progress: Topics studied, quiz scores, time spent on different subjects
• Interactions: Your prompts, questions, and interactions with the AI

Technical Information

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time stamps
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and functionality

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To personalize your learning experience
• To generate AI-powered educational content
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
• To improve and optimize our platform
• To comply with legal obligations

Google Gemini AI Integration

Aidanna uses Google's Gemini API to power our AI features. We have implemented specific data handling practices:

For Paid Subscribers:

• We use Google's paid API services
• Under Google's terms for paid API usage, your data is NOT used to train or improve Google's models
• Your content is processed but not retained by Google for training purposes

For Free Users:

• Content may be processed through standard API endpoints
• Subject to Google's standard terms of service for free API usage
• We minimize data exposure through careful prompt engineering

Our Data Minimization Practices:

• We strip personally identifiable information before sending data to AI APIs
• We use pseudonymization where possible
• We implement strict API usage policies

5. Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

All user data is stored securely in our Supabase database with servers located in secure data centers.

Security Measures

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular data backups

While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our platform (e.g., Google for AI processing, Paystack for payments)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

Third-Party Services

• Google Gemini AI: For AI-powered content generation
• Supabase: For database and authentication services
• Paystack: For payment processing
• Netlify: For hosting and deployment

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Export: Request export of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@aidanna.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Learning Data: Retained to provide personalized learning experiences
• Payment Data: Retained as required by financial regulations
• Inactive Accounts: Data for inactive accounts may be deleted after 2 years

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication state
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service.

10. Children's Privacy

Aidanna is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using Aidanna, you consent to such transfer.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

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