Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Pearl ("the app," "we," "us") is built around private conversations, so we keep this simple and honest. This policy explains what we collect, why, and what control you have.

What we collect

• Account. You sign in with Apple. We receive a unique identifier and, if you share it, your email address (Apple lets you hide it behind a relay). We never see your Apple password.
• Profile. The name and answers you give during setup (like what you want help with and your birth year) personalize your conversations.
• Conversations. Your messages are stored on your device and backed up to your account so your history survives reinstalls. Conversations are private to your account — protected by row-level security, only you can read them.
• Photos. Photos you choose to share are sent for processing so Pearl can respond to them. We use Apple's photo picker, which means the app never gets access to your photo library — only the specific images you pick.
• Usage analytics. We collect anonymous usage events (like "message sent" or "app opened") tied to a random install ID, to understand what's working and what isn't. This is not tied to your name or email.

How your messages are processed

Pearl's replies are generated by a third-party AI service (Google's Gemini API). Your recent conversation context and any photos you share are sent to that service to generate the reply, subject to Google's API terms. We do not use your conversations to train AI models.

What we never do

• We never sell your personal data.
• We never read your conversations except where required by law.
• We never access your photo library, contacts, or location.

Advertising

Pearl is free, supported by sponsored content that may appear in the app. Ads do not get access to your conversations.

Deleting your data

In the app: Profile → Settings → Delete Account permanently deletes your account, all conversations on our servers, and all data on your device. This is immediate and irreversible. You can also clear chat history without deleting your account.

Data security

Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and stored with per-user access control. Backend services are provided by Supabase (database and authentication).

Age

Pearl is not directed at children under 13, and you must meet the minimum age required by the App Store rating to use it.

Changes

If we change this policy, we'll update this page and the date above. Material changes will be communicated in the app.

Contact

Questions or requests: dev@textpearl.com