📜 Updated Privacy Policy for Someta

Last Updated: 2/26/25

1. Introduction

Welcome to Someta, an AI-powered tutoring tool designed to help students engage with math problems through guided assistance. We value user privacy and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how it is used, and how it is protected.

Important Notice: This app is not a mental health support tool. If a user expresses self-harm intent, they will be directed to appropriate crisis resources, but this app does not provide mental health intervention.

2. Data Collection & Storage

What We Collect:

• Anonymous Session IDs – Each user session is assigned a random, non-identifiable ID.
• User Inputs & AI Responses – Messages submitted by users are sent to OpenAI for processing and tutoring assistance. If a message contains self-harm language, it is flagged, blocked, and the user is redirected to appropriate resources.
• Cookies & Local Storage – The app uses cookies only to manage session IDs. No personally identifiable information is stored in cookies.

What We Do NOT Collect:

• No personal information such as names, emails, school details, or IP addresses.
• No storage of user-entered birthdates (used only for age verification but not stored).

Where & How Data Is Stored:

• Storage Location: Chat logs are stored on Someta’s private workspace using Google Sheets.
• Who Has Access: Only authorized personnel, including the app developer, teachers, and designated school administrators, can access this data.
• Purpose of Access: This access is granted only for educational purposes to help students learn, provide academic support, and ensure a safe learning environment.

Data Retention: