This privacy policy describes how "The Tea App ·" ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your data.
This document was last updated on 2026/04/28
What Information Do We Collect?
We may collect the following types of information when you use "The Tea App ·":
- Usage data — how you interact with the app, features you use, and session information
- Device information — device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
- Subscription status — whether you hold an active premium subscription
- Messages and prompts — the questions and text you submit to the AI dating coach feature
- Notification preferences — whether you have enabled daily tips notifications
- Analytics data — app usage patterns collected to improve the app experience
- Attribution data — information about how you discovered and installed the app
We do not collect your name, email address, or any account registration information as "The Tea App ·" does not require account creation.
How Do We Collect Information?
We collect information when you:
- Install and launch the application
- Use the AI coach or any premium features
- Make a subscription purchase
- Enable or disable notifications
- Interact with in-app advertisements
How Do We Use Your Information?
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver AI-generated dating advice responses through our AI coach features
- Process and manage your subscription status
- Personalize your in-app experience
- Send daily relationship tip notifications if you have opted in
- Analyze app usage to improve features and performance
- Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
- Measure app install attribution and marketing performance
- Respond to support requests
Third-Party Services
"The Tea App ·" integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
OpenAI Your messages and prompts submitted to the AI coach are processed by OpenAI's API to generate responses. OpenAI may process this data according to their usage policies. We recommend avoiding sharing sensitive personal information in your prompts. Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy
Firebase (Google) We use Firebase for app infrastructure and analytics. Firebase may collect device identifiers and usage data. Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
RevenueCat We use RevenueCat to manage in-app subscriptions and purchase verification. RevenueCat processes your subscription status and purchase history. Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
Google AdMob We use Google AdMob to serve advertisements within the app. AdMob may use device identifiers and usage data to serve personalized or non-personalized ads. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
AppsFlyer We use AppsFlyer for mobile attribution to understand how users discover and install "The Tea App ·". AppsFlyer may collect device identifiers and install data. Privacy Policy: https://www.appsflyer.com/legal/privacy-policy
Apple In-App Purchases All subscription purchases are processed securely by Apple through the App Store. We do not store or have access to your payment information. Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy
How Do We Protect Your Information?
We take the security of your data seriously:
- All data transmitted between the app and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology
- We do not store your AI conversation history on our servers beyond what is needed to deliver the response
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
- Access to any collected data is restricted to authorized personnel only
In-App Purchases and Subscriptions
"The Tea App ·" offers auto-renewable subscriptions through Apple's App Store. All payment processing is handled entirely by Apple. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card or payment details. For information about how Apple handles payment data, please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy.
Advertising
"The Tea App ·" may display advertisements provided by Google AdMob. These ads may be personalized based on your interests using your device's advertising identifier. You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → disable Allow Apps to Request to Track
You can also visit the Google Ad Settings page to manage your ad preferences: https://adssettings.google.com
Push Notifications
If you enable daily tips notifications, "The Tea App ·" will send you push notifications with relationship advice. You can disable notifications at any time through:
- The Settings screen within "The Tea App ·"
- Your device's notification settings under Settings → Notifications → "The Tea App ·"
Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services. Conversation data sent to the AI coach is not permanently stored by us beyond the active session. Subscription and usage data may be retained for as long as you have the app installed.
Children's Privacy
"The Tea App ·" is intended for users who are at least 17 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 17. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.
California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Do Not Track
"The Tea App ·" honors Do Not Track signals where technically feasible. When a Do Not Track signal is detected, we will not use behavioral tracking for advertising purposes.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users within 7 business days via in-app notification and, where possible, by any contact information we have on file.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app and the updated date at the bottom of this page will be revised. Continued use of "The Tea App ·" after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.