Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 14, 2026
NICOLLA.AI ("we", "our", or "us") is an independent studio that builds AI-powered applications. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information across our products — including The Sanctuary — on the web and on Android. Privacy is a core design principle for us, not an afterthought.
In short: our apps store your content and progress on your own device, we do not run user accounts, and we never sell your data. Where information must leave your device — for optional AI features or advertising — we tell you exactly where it goes and why.
1. Information We Collect
Our apps are designed to be a private experience.
- App content: Content such as affirmations is stored locally within the application.
- Your progress & settings: Your progress (unlocked content, favorites, preferences)
is stored exclusively on your device using
localStorage. We do not have access to this data, and it is removed when you uninstall the app. - No accounts: We do not require registration and do not collect personally identifiable information (PII).
2. Optional AI Support Feature
Some apps (including The Sanctuary) offer an optional "Personalized Support" feature. When you choose to use it, the mood text you type is sent to Google's Gemini API solely to generate a supportive response. It is processed transiently to produce the reply — it is not stored by us and is not used to build a profile of you. This feature is off unless you actively use it. Please do not enter sensitive personal data into it.
3. Third-Party Services (Advertising)
To keep our apps free, we use Google advertising services:
- Google AdMob (Android) / Google AdSense (Web): These services may collect and use data such as your device's advertising identifier, IP address, and app/usage activity to show personalized or non-personalized advertisements.
- Google's use of advertising identifiers and cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your activity. See how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings or at Google Ads Settings.
4. Data Security & Retention
Data you store in the app stays on your device and is under your control; uninstalling the app removes it. Information transmitted for optional AI features or advertising is sent over encrypted connections (HTTPS) and handled by Google under its own privacy terms. We do not maintain our own servers storing your personal data.
5. Children's Privacy
Our apps are not directed to children and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at nicolla.ai.software@gmail.com.