Privacy Policy

Pythia — Dream Interpretation, Tarot & Horoscope · Effective: November 1, 2026 · Last updated: November 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Pythia ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use the Pythia mobile application and any related services (collectively, the "Service"), including any features that integrate with TikTok. Pythia is operated by Berkay Berat Sönmez, an independent developer based in Türkiye.

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Who We Are & How to Contact Us

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

CategoryExamplesRequired?
Birth profile (optional)Date of birth, time of birth (optional), city of birthOptional
Sun sign / zodiac signCalculated automatically from your birth date or selected manuallyOptional
Dream entriesFree-text descriptions of dreams you ask us to interpretRequired to use the dream feature
Tarot questionsOptional question text you submit with a tarot drawOptional
Ratings & mood selectionsFeedback on interpretationsOptional

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

CategoryExamplesPurpose
Anonymous account identifierFirebase Anonymous Auth UIDTo attach your data to your device without requiring email/password sign-up
Device & technical dataDevice model, OS version, app version, language, timezone, country (coarse), crash logsApp reliability, analytics, fraud prevention
Usage dataScreens viewed, features used, ad views, paywall interactionsProduct analytics
Subscription & purchase statusActive entitlements, purchase history (via RevenueCat / Apple / Google)To unlock PRO features and prevent abuse
Advertising identifiersGoogle Advertising ID (Android) / IDFA (iOS) — only if you grant permissionPersonalized ads, attribution measurement

2.3 Information from Third-Party Integrations

If you choose to connect your TikTok account or interact with content shared to TikTok via Pythia, we may receive limited information from TikTok solely as needed to publish content on your behalf. Specifically:

We do not read your TikTok feed, follower list, direct messages, or private content. Access is limited to the scopes you approve during the TikTok OAuth flow (e.g., video.upload, video.publish).

3. How We Use Your Information

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR / KVKK)

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Türkiye, we rely on the following legal bases:

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We share limited data with the following processors, each subject to their own privacy policies:

ProviderPurposeData sharedPrivacy Policy
Google Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions, Analytics, Cloud Messaging)Backend, anonymous auth, database, analyticsUID, app events, crash logs, content you submit for processingpolicies.google.com/privacy
OpenAI (gpt-4o-mini)Generate AI interpretationsDream text, tarot card name, sun sign, language — sent server-to-server, not retained for training when used via the APIopenai.com/policies/privacy-policy
RevenueCatSubscription managementUID, purchase events, entitlement staterevenuecat.com/privacy
Google AdMobRewarded video adsAdvertising ID, device info, ad-interaction eventspolicies.google.com/privacy
TikTok Business SDKMarketing attribution & analyticsApp install / launch events, advertising ID, anonymous device datatiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy
TikTok Content Posting API (optional, only if you connect)Publish content to your TikTok accountOAuth token, video file, caption, hashtagstiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy
Apple App Store / Google PlayApp distribution & in-app purchasesPurchase receipts, anonymized device dataApple / Google privacy policies

We do not sell your personal data to advertisers or data brokers.

6. Data Retention

DataRetention period
Anonymous account & birth profileUntil you delete the app and request data deletion, or after 24 months of inactivity
Dream entries (Firestore + local SQLite)Until you delete them in-app or request account deletion
Subscription recordsAs long as the subscription is active, plus statutory retention for tax/accounting (typically up to 10 years)
Crash & analytics logsUp to 26 months (Firebase default)
TikTok OAuth tokensUntil you disconnect or revoke access; tokens auto-expire per TikTok policy

7. International Data Transfers

Pythia uses cloud services located in the European Union (Firebase region europe-west1) and providers based in the United States and other regions. When we transfer your data outside your country, we rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms required by applicable law.

8. Data Security

No system is 100% secure. If we become aware of a breach affecting your data, we will notify affected users in line with applicable law.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, UK GDPR, Türkiye KVKK, California CCPA/CPRA, and other comparable laws), you may have the right to:

To exercise these rights, email us at berkayberatsonmez@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

Pythia is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in jurisdictions where that is the digital-consent age). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Cookies & Local Storage

The Pythia mobile app does not use browser cookies. We use device-local storage (SharedPreferences, SQLite) and Firebase SDKs to store user preferences, cached data, and offline copies of your dream history.

12. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Interpretations, horoscopes, and affirmations in Pythia are generated by AI for entertainment purposes only. They are not medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice. Do not rely on AI output for important decisions.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced in-app or via the app store update notes. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact

Questions, complaints, or data requests:

This document was last reviewed on November 1, 2026.