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Privacy PolicyBetter Coach
Effective Date: February 9, 2026
Last Updated: February 9, 2026Better Coach ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Sebastian Muriel. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Better Coach mobile application (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.---## 1. Information We Collect### 1.1 Information You Provide DirectlyWhen you use the App, you may provide the following information:- Name and Age Range: Provided during the onboarding process to personalize your coaching experience.
- Coaching Preferences: Your selected coaching domain (e.g., productivity, career, health, relationships), preferred coaching style, and any custom coaching rules you define.
- Personal Reflections: Written or voice responses about your goals, motivations, obstacles, vision, limiting beliefs, stress responses, and personal constraints, provided during onboarding and ongoing coaching conversations.
- Coaching Conversations: The text of your conversations with your AI coach.
- Journal Entries: Daily reflection responses you write within the App.
- Goals and Action Items: Goals you create, progress notes, and to-do items.### 1.2 Information Collected Automatically- Subscription Status: Whether you are using the free tier or have an active premium subscription, managed through RevenueCat (see Section 3).
- Daily Message Count: A local count of messages sent per day, used solely to enforce free-tier usage limits.### 1.3 Voice DataIf you choose to use voice input, the App records audio using your device microphone. Voice recordings are:- Temporarily created on your device solely for the purpose of transcription.
- Sent to OpenAI's Whisper API for speech-to-text conversion.
- Immediately deleted from your device after transcription is complete.
- Not stored by us in any form. Only the resulting text transcription is retained locally on your device.### 1.4 Information We Do NOT CollectWe do not collect:- Location data
- Contact lists or address books
- Photos or camera data
- Device identifiers or advertising IDs (beyond what RevenueCat collects for subscription management)
- Browsing history
- Analytics, telemetry, or usage tracking data
- Crash reports or diagnostics---## 2. How Your Information Is Stored### 2.1 Local-First StorageAll of your personal data — including your profile, coaching conversations, journal entries, goals, insights, and preferences — is stored locally on your device using on-device storage (AsyncStorage). We do not operate a cloud backend or database that stores your personal information.This means:- Your data resides on your device and is under your control.
- We do not have access to your conversations, journal entries, goals, or any other personal content you create in the App.
- If you uninstall the App or clear app data, your locally stored information will be permanently deleted.### 2.2 No User Accounts or Cloud SyncThe App does not require you to create an account, and there is no cloud synchronization. Your data does not transfer between devices.---## 3. Third-Party ServicesTo provide core functionality, the App sends certain data to the following third-party services. Each service processes data according to its own privacy policy:### 3.1 Anthropic (Claude AI)- Purpose: Powers the AI coaching conversations, generates insights, summaries, goal recommendations, and other coaching content.
- Data Shared: When you interact with the AI coach, your conversation messages and relevant personal context (name, age range, coaching domain, goals, personality patterns, journal summaries, and conversation history) are sent to Anthropic's API to generate responses.
- Data Retention by Anthropic: Anthropic processes this data to provide the AI response. Anthropic's handling of API data is governed by their usage policies, which state that data submitted through the API is not used to train their models. For full details, please review Anthropic's Privacy Policy and Usage Policy.
- Sensitive Data Note: Coaching conversations may include sensitive personal information such as your goals, challenges, emotions, and personal reflections. This data is transmitted to Anthropic's servers to generate coaching responses.### 3.2 OpenAI (Whisper Transcription)- Purpose: Converts voice recordings to text when you use the voice input feature.
- Data Shared: Audio recordings in M4A format are sent to OpenAI's Whisper API.
- Data Retention by OpenAI: Audio data is processed for transcription purposes. OpenAI's handling of API data is governed by their data usage policies, which state that data submitted through the API is not used to train their models by default. For full details, please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy and API Data Usage Policy.
- Voice Data Lifecycle: Audio is recorded temporarily on your device, sent for transcription, and immediately deleted from your device upon completion.### 3.3 RevenueCat- Purpose: Manages in-app subscriptions and purchase verification.
- Data Shared: RevenueCat receives an anonymous customer identifier and information about your subscription entitlements and purchase transactions through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not share your name, coaching data, conversations, or any other personal content with RevenueCat.
- Data Retention by RevenueCat: RevenueCat processes subscription and purchase data to manage entitlements. For full details, please review RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.### 3.4 Apple App Store / Google Play Store- Purpose: Processes payments for premium subscriptions.
- Data Shared: Payment and transaction data is handled directly by Apple or Google. We do not receive or store your payment card details, billing address, or other financial information.---## 4. How We Use Your InformationWe use the information described above solely to:- Provide and personalize the AI coaching experience.
- Generate coaching responses, insights, summaries, and recommendations.
- Transcribe voice input into text.
- Manage your subscription status and enforce usage limits.
- Improve the App's features and functionality in future updates.We do not use your information to:- Serve advertisements.
- Build user profiles for marketing purposes.
- Sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
- Conduct behavioral tracking or analytics.---## 5. Data Sharing and DisclosureWe do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as described in Section 3 (Third-Party Services) above, or in the following limited circumstances:- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our users, or others.
- With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent for purposes not described in this Privacy Policy.---## 6. Shareable Expertise FeatureThe App includes a feature that allows you to export a summary of coaching frameworks and techniques (an "expertise document") and share it with others. This feature:- Creates a structured document derived from your coaching conversations.
- Is initiated entirely by you and shared using your device's native share functionality.
- Does not automatically transmit any data to us or to any third party.Similarly, you may import expertise documents shared by others. Imported expertise data is stored locally on your device.---## 7. Data Retention and Deletion### 7.1 Local DataSince all personal data is stored locally on your device:- Retention: Your data persists on your device for as long as the App is installed and you do not manually clear it.
- Deletion: You can delete all of your data at any time by uninstalling the App or clearing the App's data through your device settings.### 7.2 Third-Party DataData transmitted to Anthropic, OpenAI, and RevenueCat is subject to each provider's respective data retention policies. Please refer to their privacy policies (linked in Section 3) for details on how long they retain data processed through their APIs.---## 8. Data SecurityWe take reasonable measures to protect your information:- All data transmitted to third-party APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, RevenueCat) is sent over encrypted HTTPS connections.
- Personal data is stored locally on your device and is protected by your device's built-in security features (passcode, biometric authentication, encryption).
- We do not maintain servers or databases that store your personal information.However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.---## 9. Children's PrivacyThe App is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us, and we will take steps to address the situation.---## 10. Your Rights and Choices### 10.1 Access and ControlBecause your data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it at all times. You can:- View all of your data within the App (conversations, journal entries, goals, insights).
- Delete individual conversations, journal entries, or goals within the App.
- Delete all App data by uninstalling the App or clearing app data in your device settings.### 10.2 Voice InputUse of voice input is entirely optional. You can choose to type all responses instead.### 10.3 Opt Out of Third-Party ProcessingBecause the App requires Anthropic's AI to function as a coaching tool, opting out of data transmission to Anthropic would prevent core functionality. However:- You can avoid sending voice data to OpenAI by not using the voice input feature.
- You can use the free tier to avoid any interaction with RevenueCat's purchase processing.### 10.4 California Residents (CCPA)If you are a California resident, you have the right to:- Know what personal information is collected.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.Since all data is stored locally and we do not maintain a database of user information, you can exercise these rights directly by managing or deleting the App's data on your device.### 10.5 European Residents (GDPR)If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, port, and erase your personal data, and the right to restrict or object to certain processing. Since your data is stored locally on your device, you can exercise most of these rights directly. For any requests related to data processed by our third-party service providers, please contact us.Legal Basis for Processing: We process your information based on your consent (provided when you use the App and its features) and our legitimate interest in providing you with a personalized coaching experience.---## 11. Device PermissionsThe App may request the following permissions:| Permission | Purpose | Required? |
|-----------|---------|-----------|
| Microphone | Voice input for coaching conversations and onboarding | Optional |
| Notifications | Scheduled check-in reminders | Optional |You can manage these permissions at any time through your device's settings.---## 12. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy and, where appropriate, providing notice within the App. Your continued use of the App after any modifications to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.---## 13. Contact UsIf you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:Email: [email protected]
Website: https://betteraicoach.carrd.co---## 14. Apple App Store ComplianceThis App complies with Apple's App Store Review Guidelines regarding privacy, including:- App Tracking Transparency: This App does not track users across other companies' apps or websites and does not use the AppTrackingTransparency framework.
- Privacy Nutrition Labels: The App's App Store listing accurately reflects the data collection practices described in this Privacy Policy.
- Data Linked to You: Name, age range, coaching preferences, and subscription status.
- Data Not Linked to You: None.
- Data Used to Track You: None.
- Data Not Collected: Location, contacts, browsing history, search history, identifiers, diagnostics, photos, financial information (beyond App Store purchase processing).---This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 9, 2026.

Terms of ServiceBetter Coach
Effective Date: February 9, 2026
Last Updated: February 9, 2026Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Better Coach mobile application (the "App") operated by Sebastian Muriel ("we," "us," or "our").By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.---## 1. Overview of the ServiceBetter Coach is an AI-powered personal coaching application that provides personalized coaching conversations, journaling prompts, goal tracking, and personal insights. The App uses artificial intelligence (specifically Anthropic's Claude) to generate coaching responses based on information you provide.---## 2. Acceptance of TermsBy accessing or using the App, you confirm that:- You are at least 16 years of age.
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
- You will use the App in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.---## 3. Important Disclaimers About AI Coaching### 3.1 Not Professional AdviceThe App provides AI-generated coaching content for informational and personal development purposes only. The App and its AI coach are not substitutes for:- Licensed therapy, counseling, or psychological treatment.
- Medical, psychiatric, or clinical advice.
- Financial, legal, or professional consulting services.
- Crisis intervention or emergency services.### 3.2 No Professional RelationshipUse of the App does not create a therapist-patient, doctor-patient, counselor-client, or any other professional-client relationship. The AI coach is a software tool, not a licensed professional.### 3.3 AI LimitationsYou acknowledge and understand that:- AI-generated responses may be inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate for your specific situation.
- The AI coach does not have the ability to diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or provide clinical assessments.
- The quality and relevance of coaching responses depend on the information you provide and the inherent limitations of AI technology.
- AI responses are generated algorithmically and may not account for the full complexity of your personal circumstances.### 3.4 Crisis SituationsIf you are experiencing a mental health crisis, having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, or are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services (911 in the US) or a crisis helpline such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) immediately. Do not rely on this App for crisis support.---## 4. User Accounts and Data### 4.1 No Account RequiredThe App does not require user registration or account creation. Your data is stored locally on your device.### 4.2 Your ResponsibilityYou are solely responsible for:- The accuracy of information you provide to the App.
- Maintaining the security of your device and access to the App.
- Backing up any data you wish to preserve, as uninstalling the App will permanently delete all locally stored data.
- Evaluating and acting (or not acting) on any AI-generated coaching content.### 4.3 Data StorageAll personal data is stored locally on your device. We do not maintain cloud servers or databases containing your personal information. For complete details on how your data is handled, please review our Privacy Policy.---## 5. Subscriptions and Payments### 5.1 Free and Premium TiersThe App offers a free tier with limited daily messages and a premium subscription with unlimited access to features.### 5.2 Subscription Terms- Premium subscriptions are billed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Payment is charged to your App Store or Play Store account at confirmation of purchase.
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
- You can manage and cancel your subscription through your device's App Store or Play Store settings.### 5.3 RefundsRefund requests are handled by Apple or Google in accordance with their respective refund policies. We do not process payments or refunds directly.### 5.4 Price ChangesWe reserve the right to change subscription pricing. Any price changes will take effect for the next billing cycle after notice is provided through the App Store or Play Store.---## 6. Acceptable UseYou agree not to:- Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the App.
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality or the servers and networks connected to it.
- Use the App to generate content that is harmful, abusive, harassing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.
- Attempt to access features or data that you are not authorized to access.
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to interact with the App.
- Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit any part of the App without our written consent.
- Misrepresent AI-generated coaching content as advice from a licensed professional.---## 7. Intellectual Property### 7.1 Our RightsThe App, including its design, features, code, graphics, logos, and all related content, is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our trademarks, logos, or brand features.### 7.2 Your ContentYou retain ownership of all content you create within the App (conversations, journal entries, goals, etc.). By using the App, you grant us no rights to your content beyond what is necessary to provide the service (i.e., transmitting your messages to AI providers to generate responses).### 7.3 AI-Generated ContentCoaching responses, insights, summaries, and other content generated by the AI are provided for your personal use. You may use AI-generated content for your own personal purposes. We make no claim of ownership over AI-generated content provided to you.---## 8. Third-Party ServicesThe App relies on the following third-party services to function:- Anthropic (Claude AI) — for generating coaching responses.
- OpenAI (Whisper) — for voice-to-text transcription.
- RevenueCat — for subscription management.
- Apple App Store / Google Play Store — for payment processing.Your use of the App is also subject to the terms and policies of these third-party providers. We are not responsible for the availability, performance, or policies of third-party services. Changes to third-party services may affect the App's functionality.---## 9. Disclaimer of WarrantiesTHE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:- IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
- WARRANTIES THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
- WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY AI-GENERATED CONTENT.
- WARRANTIES THAT AI-GENERATED COACHING CONTENT WILL BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR NEEDS OR CIRCUMSTANCES.YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT AI-GENERATED CONTENT MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, INACCURACIES, OR OMISSIONS, AND YOU USE SUCH CONTENT AT YOUR OWN RISK.---## 10. Limitation of LiabilityTO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:- IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.- OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00 USD), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU TAKE OR DECISIONS YOU MAKE BASED ON AI-GENERATED COACHING CONTENT.- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON THE APP AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR TREATMENT.SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.---## 11. IndemnificationYou agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sebastian Muriel and any affiliated parties from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:- Your use of the App.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your reliance on AI-generated content as a substitute for professional advice.
- Any content you create, share, or export using the App.
- Your violation of any third party's rights.---## 12. Termination### 12.1 By YouYou may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device. Uninstalling the App will permanently delete all locally stored data.### 12.2 By UsWe reserve the right to discontinue, suspend, or modify the App at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. We are not liable to you or any third party for any discontinuation or modification of the App.### 12.3 SurvivalSections 3 (Disclaimers About AI Coaching), 7 (Intellectual Property), 9 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), and 14 (Governing Law) shall survive any termination of these Terms.---## 13. Changes to These TermsWe reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms and, where appropriate, by providing notice within the App. Your continued use of the App following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.---## 14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution### 14.1 Governing LawThese Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.### 14.2 Dispute ResolutionAny dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue resolution through the courts located in the State of California.### 14.3 Class Action WaiverTO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES SHALL BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.---## 15. General Provisions### 15.1 Entire AgreementThese Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.### 15.2 SeverabilityIf any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.### 15.3 WaiverOur failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.### 15.4 AssignmentYou may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.### 15.5 No Third-Party BeneficiariesThese Terms do not confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than you and us.---## 16. Contact UsIf you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:Email: [email protected]---These Terms of Service were last updated on February 9, 2026.