Apex Vision AI LLC (“Apex Vision AI,” “we,” “our,” or “us“) respects your privacy and is committed to transparency. This Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and what choices you have. Capitalised terms not defined here have the meanings given in our Terms of Service.
Scope
This Policy applies to:
App
“Apex AI” mobile applications for Android (Google Play) and iOS/iPadOS (Apple App Store)
Extension
“AI Homework Helper – Apex Vision AI” Chrome Extension
APIs & Services
APIs & related services (collectively, the “Services”)
It does not apply to third-party sites or services you may access through links or integrations.
Data We Collect & Why
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Tutor Data | Microphone audio and snapshots of the single browser tab you start a session on, captured only while a session is running | Transcribe your spoken question and generate a spoken answer about the page you are viewing | Consent (Art 6 §1 a) |
| Account Data | Name, email, hashed password, subscription tier | Create & manage account; support; invoices | Contract (Art 6 §1 b) |
| Payment Data | Transaction IDs, product IDs, purchase status, and limited payment metadata processed by Google Play, Apple, Stripe, or PayPal | Process purchases & refunds; detect fraud | Contract; Legal obligation |
| Camera, Photos & Files (Mobile Apps) | Images captured via camera or selected from photo library | Analyze homework questions from photos; images are processed transiently and not stored | Consent (Art 6 §1 a) |
| Usage Data | IP (truncated), browser & OS, app/extension version, hashed prompt IDs, token counts | Rate-limiting; analytics; improve features | Legitimate interest (Art 6 §1 f) |
| Support Data | Emails, chat logs, error reports | Troubleshoot, answer questions | Legitimate interest |
| Cookies / Local Storage | Session JWT, cookie-banner flag, UI prefs | Keep you logged-in; remember settings | Consent (Art 6 §1 a) |
2.1 Prompt, Answer & Image Data
- Prompts and responses — We process questions and AI responses to provide the requested feature. Recent conversation history and saved study content may be stored so signed-in users can continue a conversation, use history features, and sync account activity.
- Images and files — Camera images, selected photos, and uploaded files are sent only when you choose a feature that needs them. Retention depends on the feature: one-time captures are processed to produce a result, while materials you deliberately save to Guided Study may remain available until you delete them or close your account.
- Usage records — We keep limited account-linked metadata such as timestamps, feature activity, request counts, and token counts for quotas, security, analytics, and fraud prevention.
- Your controls — You can delete your account and associated personal content in the mobile app or through our account deletion page.
Voice Tutor: microphone and page snapshots
Voice Tutor is an optional feature that only runs when you deliberately start a session. While a session is active:
- Microphone. Your browser asks for microphone permission the first time, and audio is captured only for the duration of the session. You can mute the microphone at any point, and ending the session stops capture.
- One tab only. Apex captures snapshots of the single tab you started the session on, so the tutor can see the question you are asking about. It does not read your other tabs, your browsing history, or any tab after the session ends.
- Processing. Audio and snapshots are sent to our servers and service providers to transcribe your question and generate a response. Retention can vary by provider and configuration; see the service-provider and retention sections below.
- Optional course materials. If you connect a Guided Study course, the tutor can also search the notes and readings you uploaded to that course. Those uploads are stored under the retention terms below until you delete them.
Voice Tutor cannot be started without an account, and declining the microphone permission simply prevents the feature from running; the rest of Apex Vision AI is unaffected.
How We Use Data
- Operate & secure the Services.
- Improve models, UI, and infrastructure.
- Communicate—account notices, product updates, support replies.
- Comply with law—court orders, tax regulations, DMCA takedown requests.
- Enforce Terms—investigate fraud or academic-integrity violations.
We do not sell your personal data and we do not use it for credit decisions.
Sharing & Disclosure
| Recipient | How the service is used | Relevant data handling |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (App Store) | In-app purchase processing for iOS subscriptions | Apple’s App Store terms; we do not receive full payment card details |
| Google (Google Play) | Android sign-in and Google Play purchase processing, verification, refunds, and subscription lifecycle notices | Google Play terms; we do not receive full payment card details |
| Stripe and PayPal | Website billing, payment processing, and refunds | Payment details are entered into the payment provider's checkout; Apex does not receive full card numbers |
| Google Cloud and Firebase | Authentication, application hosting, account data, and saved feature data | Data handled under the applicable Google service terms and Apex's service configuration |
| OpenAI | AI inference and features that process prompts, files, or course materials | Only the feature inputs needed to produce the requested result are sent; provider retention can vary by feature and configuration |
| Google Gemini and Google Vision | AI inference, image understanding, and text extraction for supported features | Only the feature inputs needed to produce the requested result are sent; provider retention can vary by feature and configuration |
| Google Analytics and Cloudflare Web Analytics | Website usage measurement, performance, and reliability | Limited website and device information is handled under the applicable analytics configuration and provider terms |
| Authorities / litigants | Where required by law or to protect rights (e.g., DMCA) | Verified requests only |
These providers maintain their own privacy notices and service terms. The exact provider used can depend on the platform and feature. Contact support@apexvision.ai if you need information about a specific processing activity.
International Transfers
Apex Vision AI operates from the United States, and its service providers may process data in the United States or other countries. Where applicable, international transfers are governed by the relevant provider agreements and legally recognized transfer mechanisms. Contact us if you need more information about a specific transfer.
Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards appropriate to the service, including HTTPS for public web and app traffic, authentication controls for account access, and security features supplied by our hosting and payment providers. No transmission or storage system is perfectly secure. Report a suspected vulnerability to support@apexvision.ai with the subject “Security report.”
Retention
Voice Tutor. Microphone audio and tab snapshots captured during a Voice Tutor session are processed to answer your question. Retention can vary by service provider and configuration. Course materials you upload to Guided Study may remain available until you delete them or close your account, subject to backups, legal obligations, and provider-specific retention.
| Data Type | Retention |
|---|---|
| Account and profile data | While the account is open, then for the time reasonably needed to complete deletion and meet legal, fraud-prevention, or dispute obligations |
| Conversation history and saved study content | Until you delete the content or close your account, subject to operational backups, legal obligations, and provider-specific retention |
| Billing and transaction records | As needed for accounting, tax, refunds, chargebacks, fraud prevention, and legal obligations; payment providers may keep their own records |
| Support messages | As needed to resolve the request, document the outcome, and meet legal obligations |
| Cookies, local storage, and analytics data | Until the applicable setting expires, you clear it, or the provider's configured retention period ends |
You may request account deletion in the mobile app or through our account deletion page. Deletion may not immediately remove data from backups, provider systems, or records that must be retained for legal, accounting, fraud-prevention, or dispute purposes. Deletion does not cancel an active subscription with Google Play, Apple, or a website payment provider.
Your Rights
| Region | Rights & How to Exercise |
|---|---|
| EEA / UK (GDPR) | Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection. Email support@apexvision.ai. You may complain to a supervisory authority. |
| California (CCPA/CPRA) | Right to know, delete, correct, and opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal info. |
| Children | We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. Parents may request deletion. |
We respond within 30 days (45 days for CCPA, extendable once).
Cookies & Tracking
- Essential cookies — login, fraud prevention (cannot be disabled).
- Analytics cookies — pseudonymised; banner opt-out available.
- No ad-tracking cookies or cross-site behavioural ads.
- We honour browser Do-Not-Track signals.
Automated Decision-Making
We do not engage in solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
DMCA & Copyright Logs
If we receive a valid DMCA notice, we forward the minimal hashed identifiers necessary to locate the allegedly infringing prompt, remove it, and log the notice for 6 years as required by 17 U.S.C. §512.
Changes to This Policy
We’ll post changes here and, for material changes, email notify you at least 7 days before they take effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Apex Vision AI LLC
Short version: we minimise data, never sell it, and give you robust GDPR/CCPA rights. Questions? Email us!