Privacy Policy

At Steer Corp ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Steer mobile application (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect the following information that you voluntarily provide when using the App:

• Account Information: When you create an account using Google Sign-In, we collect your name, email address, and Google account profile information.
• Birth Details: To generate your Vedic astrology birth chart (Kundali), we collect your date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth. This information is essential for the core functionality of the App.
• Profile Information: You may create multiple profiles (for yourself, family members, or others), each containing the birth details mentioned above.
• Chat Conversations: We store your conversations with our AI-powered life coach to provide continuity and context-aware guidance.
• Questions and Insights: Your responses to self-discovery questions and the personalized insights generated for you.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, including features used, time spent, and navigation patterns.
• Log Data: Technical information such as IP address, browser type, access times, and pages viewed.
• Network Information: Connection type and network status for optimizing App performance.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We receive information from the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In/Firebase Authentication: Authentication data and basic profile information when you sign in with your Google account.
• AI Service Providers: We use various AI providers (including OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and others) to power our intelligent conversations. These providers process your questions and chart data to generate personalized insights.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Core Functionality: Calculate your Vedic birth chart, planetary periods (Dashas), divisional charts, and generate personalized astrological insights.
• AI-Powered Guidance: Provide personalized life coaching conversations through AI that understands your unique astrological context.
• Account Management: Create and manage your account, authenticate users, and enable multi-profile functionality.
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve App features, user experience, and accuracy of insights.
• Communication: Send you important updates about the App, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security vulnerabilities.
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App:

• Firebase/Google Cloud: For authentication, cloud storage, and backend infrastructure.
• AI Providers: Your questions and relevant birth chart data are sent to AI service providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.) to generate personalized insights. We ensure these providers maintain appropriate data protection standards.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government regulations, or law enforcement).

3.3 Business Transfers

If Steer Corp is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice in the App before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using secure protocols (HTTPS/TLS). Sensitive data is encrypted at rest in our databases.
• Authentication: We use Firebase Authentication with Google Sign-In, which implements secure OAuth 2.0 protocols.
• Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job functions.
• Regular Security Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices to address emerging threats.
• Secure Infrastructure: Our backend services run on secure cloud infrastructure with regular security updates and monitoring.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to maintain the highest security standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with the App's services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Active Accounts: Your account information, birth charts, and chat history are retained as long as your account remains active.
• Account Deletion: When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.
• Backup Systems: Data in backup systems may be retained for up to 90 days for disaster recovery purposes.
• Legal Requirements: Some information may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., dispute resolution, fraud prevention).

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing where we rely on consent as the legal basis.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected], and we will delete such information from our systems.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to use the App, please note that we transfer your information to the United States and process it there. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including using standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Steer Corp. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the App.

10. AI and Automated Decision-Making

The App uses artificial intelligence to generate personalized insights and life guidance based on your Vedic birth chart. While our AI provides suggestions and perspectives, it does not make automated decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects on you. You maintain full control over your decisions and actions.

The insights provided by the App are for informational and guidance purposes only and should not be considered as professional medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice. Always consult with qualified professionals for important life decisions.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to data portability in a machine-readable format
• Right to restriction of processing in certain circumstances

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy in the App with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
• Displaying a prominent notice within the App

Your continued use of the App after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers and mobile devices have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites and apps that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for recognizing DNT signals. As such, the App does not respond to DNT browser signals at this time.

15. Your Consent

By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of November 2025 and applies to all users of the Steer mobile application.