Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Pharos ("we", "us", or "our") is a mobile application designed to help users create personalized learning paths. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Pharos iOS app and this website.

2. Information we collect

We collect only the minimum information needed to provide the Pharos service:

• Information you provide: When you set up Pharos, you provide your name and describe your learning goals, available time, and budget. This information is stored locally on your device and, if you use cloud sync, on our secure servers.
• Usage data: We may collect anonymous, aggregated usage analytics (such as which features are used most often) to improve the app. This data cannot identify you personally.
• Device information: Standard technical data such as your device model, iOS version, and crash reports, collected through Apple's standard frameworks to ensure app stability.

3. Information we do NOT collect

• We do not collect your precise location.
• We do not access your contacts, camera, microphone, or photos unless you explicitly grant permission for a specific feature.
• We do not collect financial or payment information (any purchases are handled directly by Apple).
• We do not build advertising profiles or sell your data to any third parties.

4. How we use your information

Information you provide is used solely to:

• Generate and personalise your learning path within the app.
• Provide AI-powered recommendations and companion responses.
• Sync your progress across your devices (if enabled).
• Respond to your support requests.

5. Data storage and security

Your personal information is stored securely. Data stored on our servers uses industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. We retain your data for as long as you have an active account. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Third-party services

Pharos uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Apple App Store: Handles all in-app purchases and subscriptions.
• OpenAI / Anthropic: Powers the AI conversation and path generation features. Conversation content may be processed by these services in accordance with their respective privacy policies. We do not send personally identifiable information to these services beyond what is necessary to generate your learning path.

7. Children's privacy

Pharos is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Pharos after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact us