Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Commitment

At Richard, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. We do not share, sell, or rent your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.Your trust is fundamental to our mission of helping students learn more effectively.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (email address, username)
• Study materials you upload (audio recordings, PDFs, documents)
• Notes, summaries, and flashcards you create
• Preferences and settings you configure

Information We Collect Automatically

• App usage analytics (features used, time spent, crash reports)
• Device information (device type, operating system version)
• Network information (IP address, connection type)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Provide our services: Process your study materials, generate summaries and notes, create flashcards
• Improve your experience: Personalize content recommendations and optimize app performance
• Maintain security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Provide support: Respond to your questions and technical issues
• Send important updates: Communicate about service changes, security updates, and new features

AI Processing and Your Content

Richard uses artificial intelligence to analyze your study materials and generate summaries, notes, and flashcards. Your content is processed securely using industry-standard encryption. We use reputable AI service providers who are bound by strict data processing agreements that prohibit them from using your data for their own purposes.

Your study materials remain private and are not used to train AI models or shared with other users.

Data Storage and Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Access controls: Strict employee access controls with regular security training
• Regular audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure infrastructure: Data stored on secure, compliant cloud servers

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.We may only disclose your information in these limited circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information
• Service providers: With trusted vendors who help us provide our services (all bound by strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protections)

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@richard-app.com

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory purposes.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place to protect your privacy.

Children's Privacy

While Richard is designed for high school and college students, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the app and sending you a notification. Your continued use of Richard after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: