Privacy Policy for Buck AI
1. Introduction
Welcome to Buck AI ("the App", "we", "us", or "our"). The App is developed and operated by Fine Buck, an independent developer located in New Zealand.
We value your privacy. We designed the App so that you can interact with artificial intelligence without needing an account, without logging in, and without being tracked by advertising or analytics networks.
This Privacy Policy explains what happens to information when you use the App, how third party Artificial Intelligence (AI) service providers handle your inputs, and your rights under privacy laws worldwide including the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR and UK GDPR), and United States privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA and CPRA).
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
To be as transparent as possible, here is what we do not do:
- No User Accounts: You do not need to register, provide your name, create a password, or submit an email address to use the App.
- No Advertising or Tracking SDKs: We do not use third party analytics trackers, behavioral trackers, or ad targeting cookies.
- No Developer Server Storage: We do not store your prompts, chat histories, or personal data on developer owned servers or databases.
3. Information That Is Processed
While we do not build profiles or retain your personal data, certain information must be processed transiently for the App to function:
A. Prompts and User Inputs
When you type a query, prompt, or upload text or media into the App, that content is transmitted over an encrypted connection to third party AI providers via Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to generate a response.
B. On Device Storage (Local Data)
Any chat history, saved preferences, or settings generated within the App are stored locally on your device. You can clear this data at any time by clearing the App cache or data, or by uninstalling the App. We have no access to this local data.
C. Technical and Transmission Data
When your device connects to the internet to send a prompt, standard technical metadata (such as your IP address and device or operating system type) is inevitably transmitted as part of basic internet communication protocols to the API endpoints. We do not store or inspect this data.
4. Third Party AI Service Providers (APIs)
To provide AI responses, the App integrates with third party AI infrastructure providers via commercial API keys. Depending on the model chosen, your prompts are sent to:
- OpenAI, LLC
- Google LLC and Alphabet
- Groq, Inc.
- Anthropic, PBC
How These Providers Handle API Data
Commercial AI API providers have strict data policies stating that data submitted via their paid APIs is not used to train their models, unless explicitly opted in.
These providers may retain API input and output data temporarily (typically thirty days) on their secure servers solely for abuse detection, compliance monitoring, and security purposes, after which it is deleted according to their policies.
Important Note: Because your prompts are transmitted to these third party systems, do not submit sensitive personal information (such as credit card numbers, passwords, government IDs, or confidential health records) into the App.
5. Age Restrictions and Children's Privacy
The App is intended strictly for users aged 13 and older.
Under 13: The App is not directed to, nor do we knowingly allow use by, children under 13 years of age in compliance with the United States Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and New Zealand standards.
European Union and UK Users: If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom, you must be at least 16 years of age (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, which may range from 13 to 16) to use the App without parental consent.
If you believe a child under the legal age has provided personal data through the App, please contact us at southpawsupport@gmail.com, and we will assist in resolving the issue with our third party infrastructure providers where feasible.
6. International Data Transfers
The App is operated from New Zealand, and the third party AI API providers operate infrastructure primarily in the United States and other global data centers.
By using the App, you acknowledge that your inputs and technical connection data will be transferred to, stored, and processed in jurisdictions outside your home country. In accordance with Principle 8 of the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and Chapter V of the GDPR, cross border transfers are conducted relying on third party enterprise API terms, standard contractual clauses, and data adequacy mechanisms where applicable.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:
A. New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020)
You have the right to request access to and correction of personal information held about you. Because we do not store your prompts or personal identifiers on our own servers, we generally do not hold any personal records that can be linked back to you.
B. European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom (GDPR and UK GDPR)
If you reside in the EEA or UK, our legal basis for processing your prompt data is performance of a contract or service delivery (to deliver the AI output you requested) and legitimate interests (operating a functional software tool).
You have rights of access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. Because we do not operate a backend database or user accounts, we hold no persistent personal data. To delete your locally saved chats, simply clear your App storage or delete the App.
C. United States (California CCPA, CPRA, and Other State Laws)
- No Sale or Sharing: We do not sell your personal information, nor do we share it for cross context behavioral or targeted advertising.
- Non Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
8. Security
We care about the security of your interactions. All communications between the App and third party AI APIs are encrypted using industry standard Transport Layer Security (HTTPS and TLS). However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law, new features, or updates to our AI providers. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach the developer directly: