Privacy Policy – MoodShift AI

Effective date: December 12, 2025

Last updated: December 12, 2025

⚠️ AI Disclaimer

MoodShift AI generates responses using artificial intelligence based on your voice input. These responses are for personal use only and may not always be accurate. They are not a substitute for professional advice, therapy, or medical guidance. Use your own judgment, and in case of a mental health crisis, contact your local hotline immediately.

1. Overview

MoodShift AI ("we", "our", "the app") is a voice-based mood shifting companion. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Device Identifier

We generate a random, anonymous device ID (UUID) on first app launch to maintain conversation context between sessions. This ID:

2.2 Voice & Speech Data

Speech is converted to text using on-device or Apple/Google speech recognition. The transcribed text is sent to our AI service to generate a response. AI-generated audio responses are streamed directly to your device and are never stored.

2.3 Conversation History

To provide contextual responses, we store:

2.4 Local Preferences

Stored only on your device:

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 AI Processing – Groq

What we send: Your transcribed text, conversation history, language preference

Purpose: Generate personalized mood-shifting responses

Privacy: Groq Privacy Policy

3.2 Text-to-Speech – Amazon Polly

What we send: AI-generated response text

Purpose: Convert text to natural-sounding speech (standard, neural, or generative voices)

Note: Audio is generated in real-time and streamed directly to your device. No audio files are stored.

Privacy: AWS Privacy Policy

3.3 Speech Recognition – Apple/Google

What we send: Voice audio while you hold the Speak button

Purpose: Convert your speech to text

Note: Processing may occur on-device or via Apple/Google servers depending on your device settings

3.4 Analytics – Firebase Analytics

What we collect: Anonymous usage data including:

Purpose: Improve app performance and understand feature usage

Note: No personal information, voice recordings, or conversation content is collected

Privacy: Firebase Privacy

3.5 Crash Reporting – Firebase Crashlytics

What we collect: Anonymous crash data, device type, app version

Additional context: Voice gender preference, language setting, streak count, crystal voice status

Control: You can disable crash reporting in Settings

Privacy: Firebase Privacy

3.6 Advertising – Google AdMob

What is collected: Advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID), device information

Ad types used:

Control: Watch a reward video to activate Peace Mode and remove ads for 10 minutes

Privacy: Google Privacy Policy

3.7 App Configuration – Firebase Remote Config

What we collect: Anonymous app instance data

Purpose: Deliver app updates, feature flags, and force update notifications

3.8 App Security – Firebase App Check

What we collect: Device attestation tokens

Purpose: Protect our backend services from abuse and ensure requests come from legitimate app installations

Privacy: Firebase Privacy

3.9 Local Notifications

What we collect: Nothing - notifications are scheduled locally on your device

Purpose: Weekly reminder notifications to maintain your streak (if you grant permission)

Control: You can disable notifications in your device settings

4. Data Retention

Data Type Retention Period
Conversation history Automatically deleted after 30 days of inactivity
Local preferences Until you uninstall the app
Analytics data Per Firebase retention policy (14 months)
Crash reports Per Firebase retention policy (90 days)

5. Your Rights & Controls

For any other privacy concerns, contact us at moodshiftai.tech@gmail.com

6. Data Security

7. Children's Privacy

MoodShift AI is rated 9+ and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not require account creation or collect identifying information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in:

9. Supported Languages

MoodShift AI supports the following languages:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the app or app store listing.

11. Contact Us

Questions or privacy concerns? Email us at:

moodshiftai.tech@gmail.com