Privacy Policy and Disclaimer - GuardianAI

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 17, 2025

GuardianAI (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when using the GuardianAI mobile application (“App”).

By using GuardianAI, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Scanned Content

URLs, screenshots, or text that you submit for scam analysis.
These inputs may be temporarily processed by our systems to generate results.
We do not store this data permanently unless explicitly stated.

B. Device & Usage Information

Device type, operating system, and general app usage statistics.
This helps us improve app performance and troubleshoot errors.

C. Clipboard Data (Optional)

If you enable auto-scan, the app may check your clipboard for suspicious text or links.
Clipboard content is only analyzed locally and is never saved or sent without your consent.

D. Location (Optional)

GuardianAI may use your device’s approximate location to show nearby threats on the map.
Location data is processed in real time and is never stored or shared.

E. Voluntary Information

If you contact support, we may collect your name, email, and message content.
This information is used solely for support purposes.

F. Accessibility Settings

If you enable ADA Mode (larger text and buttons), this preference is stored locally on your device only.

G. Anonymized Reports (Optional)

If you opt in, we may share basic, non-personal scam statistics to help improve detection models.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Analyze potential scam threats
Improve the accuracy of our scam detection models
Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues
Comply with legal obligations if required by law

We do not:

Sell your data to third parties
Use your content for advertising
Track you across other apps or websites

3. Data Retention

Scan inputs (e.g., URLs or screenshots) are temporarily processed and not stored long-term unless you explicitly choose to save them.
Your scan history is stored locally on your device only.
Usage analytics may be retained for internal performance tracking.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We encourage users to:

Avoid scanning personal or sensitive information
Use the app responsibly and report any suspicious activity

5. Third-Party Services

GuardianAI may use third-party services (e.g., OpenAI for language processing) to perform certain functions. These services are governed by their own privacy policies.

We do not share your personal information with these services beyond what is necessary for app functionality.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including:

The right to access your data
The right to delete your data
The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at guardian.ai.app@gmail.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

GuardianAI is not intended for use by children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users through the app or update the “Effective Date” above.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Email: guardian.ai.app@gmail.com
App Name: GuardianAI

By using GuardianAI, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.

Disclaimer and Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Disclaimer

GuardianAI is an informational tool designed to help users identify and assess potential scams using artificial intelligence. It does not provide guaranteed protection against fraud, phishing, or malicious content. The app’s analysis is based on heuristics, machine learning models, and public data sources, and may not reflect real-time or fully accurate results.

Users acknowledge and agree that:

GuardianAI does not detect or prevent all types of threats.
False positives or missed threats may occur.
Users remain solely responsible for verifying all content and making decisions.

GuardianAI does not offer legal, financial, cybersecurity, or professional advice of any kind. Any reliance on the app’s suggestions or warnings is strictly at the user’s own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the creators of GuardianAI disclaim all warranties—express or implied—including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Under no circumstances shall GuardianAI, its developers, affiliates, or partners be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or inability to use the app.

GuardianAI may reference third-party companies, domains, or trademarks for analysis purposes. These references do not imply any endorsement, affiliation, or partnership.

By using this app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this disclaimer.

Terms of Service

1. Description of Service
GuardianAI is an AI-powered informational tool that analyzes URLs, screenshots, and messages to identify potential scams. The App is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind.

2. No Guarantees
While GuardianAI strives to identify suspicious content, it does not guarantee the detection of all scams or threats. The app is intended as a helpful assistant, not a foolproof security solution.

3. User Responsibility
You acknowledge that all use of the app is at your own risk. You are solely responsible for interpreting scan results and taking appropriate action.

4. Data Privacy
We do not sell or share your data. However, certain features may process content (e.g., URLs, screenshots) for analysis purposes. Use of the app constitutes consent to this functionality.

5. Intellectual Property
All rights to GuardianAI’s name, branding, models, and code remain the property of its creators. You may not reproduce, distribute, reverse-engineer, or misuse the app or its components.

6. Third-Party References
The app may reference third-party services, domains, or trademarks for analysis purposes. These references do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, GuardianAI and its developers are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the app.

8. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the App at any time without notice or liability.

9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to the App immediately, without notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Contact
For support or legal concerns, contact: guardian.ai.app@gmail.com

GuardianAI will never contact you to request money, personal information, or account access. If you receive suspicious messages claiming to represent GuardianAI, report them immediately.

By using GuardianAI, you agree to these Terms of Service.