Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16 July, 2025

Welcome to Aphobic ("the Solution"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must refrain from using the Solution.

1. Introduction

​Welcome to Aphobic ("we," "our," "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered mental health application (Aphobic). By using our app, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Aphobic is not a healthcare provider and is not subject to HIPAA or equivalent healthcare data privacy regulations. However, we treat your data with care and apply strong security measures to protect it.

​2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

​a. Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and contact information (if provided)

  • Account credentials (if applicable)

b. Usage Data

  • Interaction logs with the AI system

  • App preferences and settings

  • Engagement metrics

c. Biometric and Emotional Data (if consent is provided)

  • Facial recognition data for emotional analysis

  • Behavioral patterns for personalized therapy

  • Consent for emotional and facial data is explicitly requested at the start of each session, when this feature is offered. You may withdraw consent at any time by skipping the feature, disabling your camera, or ending the session.

d. Technical Data

  • Device type, operating system, and IP address

  • Log files, app performance metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Deliver personalized mental health support

  • Improve AI-based emotional recognition and solutions

  • Enhance user experience and engagement

  • Ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations

​​4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

​We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data under the following circumstances:

  • With service providers: Third-party analytics and cloud storage providers assisting in app functionality

  • For legal compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process

  • With your explicit consent: For research purposes or third-party collaborations

5. Data Retention

​We retain user data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the intended purposes, comply with legal requirements, and ensure the proper functioning of Aphobic.

6. Security Measures

​We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • End-to-end encryption

  • Secure cloud storage

  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data.

  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at contact@aphobic.com. We will respond promptly and delete your data where applicable, subject to legal obligations and retention policies.

  • Opt-Out: You can disable certain data collection features, such as emotional analysis or facial recognition, through your browser settings or by skipping these features in the app.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@aphobic.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Aphobic is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app and updated on our website. Continued use of Aphobic after changes constitute acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: contact@aphobic.com

Rockridge AI, Inc.

Email: contact@aphobic.com