Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/5/2025

1. Introduction

Aury (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our personal AI service (“Service”). By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Our Core Privacy Commitment:

  • We never sell your data to anyone
  • We never track your data for advertising purposes
  • We never read your private conversations
  • You can email us at friends@aury.is to have your data deleted at any time

2. Age Restrictions

Our Service is strictly for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

If we discover that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will immediately delete such information. Parents and guardians who believe their child under 18 has provided us with information should contact us immediately.

3. Information We Collect

We collect comprehensive information to provide and improve our personalized AI service.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account information (name, email, phone number, age verification)
  • Profile data and preferences
  • Communications and interactions with our AI
  • Content you create, upload, or share
  • Feedback and support communications

Apple Data Collection (iMessage & Notes)

To provide you with a personalized AI experience, Aury reads and processes data from your iMessage and Apple Notes applications. This data is securely tunneled to the best of our abilities to our secure servers and is used exclusively as part of your Aury product experience.

Important: We are in early stage product releases. While we take security seriously, we are not responsible for any errors, bugs, or issues that may occur during this early development phase. By using our Service, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
  • Usage data and interaction patterns
  • Location data (with your permission)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, connection information)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Social media platforms (if you choose to connect accounts)
  • Public databases and records
  • Analytics and advertising partners
  • Data brokers and aggregators (as permitted by law)

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to provide a better, more personalized service experience.

We use your information for the following purposes:

4.1 Service Provision and Improvement

  • Providing personalized AI responses and recommendations
  • Training and improving our AI algorithms and models
  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance service quality
  • Developing new features and functionalities
  • Troubleshooting and customer support

4.2 Business Operations

  • Account management and authentication
  • Processing payments and transactions
  • Marketing and promotional communications
  • Research and analytics for business insights
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Important: We never personally read your private conversations, never sell your data to third parties, and never track your data for advertising purposes. Your data is used solely to provide and improve our AI service for you.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, including cloud hosting, analytics, customer support, and AI processing services.

5.2 Legal Requirements

  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • In response to legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • To prevent fraud or illegal activities
  • With law enforcement when required

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that business transaction.

We do not:

  • Sell your personal data to third parties
  • Track your data for advertising purposes
  • Allow third parties to read your private conversations
  • Share your data for commercial gain without your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure data storage with industry-standard practices
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls and employee training
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your information
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To delete your data or exercise any of these rights, email us at friends@aury.is. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

Types of cookies we use include: essential cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies, and marketing cookies.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
  • Contract Performance: To provide the Service you've requested
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Legitimate Interests: For our business operations, fraud prevention, and service improvement, where not overridden by your rights

15. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

Our AI service uses automated processing to provide personalized responses and recommendations. This processing is necessary to deliver the Service. You have the right to request human intervention, express your point of view, and contest automated decisions that significantly affect you. Contact us at friends@aury.is if you have concerns about automated processing.

16. Data Protection Officer

For questions about data protection or to exercise your GDPR rights, you can contact our data protection team at friends@aury.is. We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have.

17. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by GDPR. We will provide information about the nature of the breach, its likely consequences, and measures taken to address it.

18. Children's Privacy (Additional Protection)

Our Service is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at friends@aury.is and we will delete such information from our systems.

19. Early Stage Product Disclaimer

Important Notice: Early Stage Product

Aury is currently in early stage development and release. While we implement security measures to the best of our abilities and strive to protect your data, our product may contain bugs, errors, or vulnerabilities that are inherent to early-stage software development.

By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • We are not responsible for any errors, bugs, or technical issues that may occur during early stage releases
  • Data transmission and storage, while secured to the best of our abilities, may be subject to unforeseen vulnerabilities
  • You use the Service at your own risk during this development phase
  • We will make reasonable efforts to address issues as they arise and improve security over time

We are committed to transparency about our development stage and will continue to enhance our security practices as we grow. If you have concerns about using an early-stage product, please contact us at friends@aury.is.

20. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: friends@aury.is

For privacy-specific inquiries and data deletion requests, we will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).