1. Introduction
Welcome to TOBO ("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 TOBO AI PDF Chat mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- PDF Documents: You may upload PDF documents to our app for analysis. These documents are processed locally on your device and are not stored on our servers.
- Chat Messages: Your conversations with the AI assistant are stored locally on your device for the purpose of maintaining conversation context.
- App Settings: Your language preferences and theme settings are stored locally.
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
None. We do not collect any information automatically. All data processing occurs locally on your device, and we do not gather device information, usage analytics, or any other data from your device.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the TOBO app service
- Process your PDF documents and generate AI responses
- Maintain conversation context across sessions
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting
- Ensure app security and prevent fraud
4. Data Processing and Storage
4.1 Local Processing
All PDF processing, text extraction, and voice recognition occur locally on your device. Your documents and conversations never leave your device unless you explicitly choose to share them.
4.2 AI Processing
When you ask questions about your PDFs, only the relevant text content and your question are sent to Google's Gemini AI API for processing. The original PDF file remains on your device.
4.3 Data Storage
- Local Storage: All chat sessions, PDF text, and app settings are stored locally on your device using iOS UserDefaults.
- No Cloud Storage: We do not store your PDFs, conversations, or personal data on external servers.
- Data Retention: Your data remains on your device until you delete the app or manually clear the data.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- AI Service Providers: We share only the necessary text content with Google's Gemini AI API to provide responses to your questions.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- Service Providers: We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist in app development and maintenance.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Local Processing: Sensitive data processing occurs on your device, reducing exposure to external threats.
- Secure Communication: All API communications are encrypted using HTTPS.
- Access Controls: We limit access to your information to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Updates: We regularly update our security practices and app to address potential vulnerabilities.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can access all your data stored locally on your device.
- Deletion: You can delete individual chat sessions or all app data through the app settings.
- Control: You can control what information is shared by choosing which PDFs to upload and what questions to ask.
- Opt-out: You can stop using the app at any time, and your data will remain on your device.
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 Google Gemini AI
Our app uses Google's Gemini AI API to provide intelligent responses. When you ask questions, relevant text content is sent to Google's servers for processing. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle your data.
8.2 Apple Services
Our app is distributed through the Apple App Store and may use Apple's services. Please review Apple's Privacy Policy for information about their data practices.
9. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily processed and stored locally on your device. However, when using the AI features, some data may be transmitted to Google's servers, which may be located in different countries. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this 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 encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: aamir@wpgeared.com
- Website: https://tobopdf.online
13. Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Apple App Store Guidelines
- Industry best practices for mobile app privacy