Privacy Policy

At Clay, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our self-improvement social platform.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Name, email address, and username

  • Profile picture (if you choose to provide one)

  • Subscription and payment information

  • Account preferences and settings

Activity Data

  • Goals, tasks, and activities you create and complete

  • Activity completion times and progress tracking

  • XP points, gems, and achievement data

  • Streak information and metrics

Location Data

  • Temporary location data during location-based activities

  • Location data is automatically deleted when activities end

  • Saved locations are stored locally on your device only

  • Location data is never permanently stored on our servers

Calendar Data

  • Calendar events you choose to sync with Clay

  • Only events you explicitly share are accessed

  • Calendar sync can be disabled at any time in settings

Health Data

  • Only health data generated within Clay activities is stored on Clay Servers

  • Health data from other apps is not accessed

  • You control which health metrics Clay can access

Social Data

  • Friend connections and social interactions

  • Messages and communications (currently unencrypted). Do not share critical information

  • Social posts and activity shares

  • Photos you add to your posts

Usage Data

  • App usage patterns and feature interactions

  • Device type, operating system, and app version

  • Crash reports and performance data

  • AI feature usage and interactions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve Clay's services and features

  • Personalize your experience and recommendations

  • Enable social features and friend interactions

  • Process transactions and manage subscriptions

  • Send important updates and notifications

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform

  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

3. AI and Machine Learning

AI Processing

Clay uses artificial intelligence for various features. Your data may be processed by:

  • AI goal generation and personalization systems

  • Food recognition and nutritional analysis

  • Photo verification for activity completion

  • Voice command processing and audio analysis

  • Receipt scanning and expense categorization

Third-Party AI Services

  • Some data may be sent to third-party AI providers (e.g., OpenAI)

  • Data is processed according to their privacy policies

  • We retain AI-generated results to improve service quality

  • You can limit AI features in app settings

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in these circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly approve sharing

  • Social Features: Information shared with friends per your settings

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate Clay (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing)

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Secure servers with regular security audits

  • Access controls and authentication systems

  • Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

  • Employee training on data protection practices

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Account Data: Until you delete your account

  • Activity Data: Historical data retained for progress tracking

  • Location Data: Temporary only, deleted after activity completion

  • Messages: Retained until deleted by users

  • Backup Data: Retained for 90 days for recovery purposes

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data

  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data

  • Export: Download your data in a portable format

  • Opt-Out: Disable certain features or data collection

  • Object: Object to specific data processing activities

8. Children's Privacy

Clay is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Clay operates primarily in Canada and the United States. If you access Clay from other regions, your data may be transferred to and processed in these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Clay uses local storage and analytics to improve user experience:

  • Essential data for app functionality is stored locally

  • Anonymous analytics help us understand usage patterns

  • You can manage data collection in app settings

  • We do not use third-party advertising cookies

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will require your acceptance to continue using Clay. We will notify you through the app or via email about material changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data:

  • Email: support@clayy.ai

  • Support: Use the in-app feedback system

  • Response Time: Within 48 hours for privacy inquiries

By using Clay, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.