We take your privacy seriously. Your reflections are private, your community posts are anonymous, and we never sell your data. This policy explains exactly how we handle your information.

1. Introduction

Eolara ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use eolara.app and our associated services ("the Service").

By using Eolara, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. This policy applies to all users globally, including users in Australia, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

2. Who We Are

Eolara is operated by a sole trader registered in Australia (ABN available on request). For any privacy-related enquiries, contact us at hello@eolara.app.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information you provide directly

3.2 Information collected automatically

This information is collected via Google Analytics 4 and is anonymised where possible.

3.3 Information we do not collect

4. How We Use Your Information

We will never use your data for purposes beyond those listed above without your explicit consent.

5. AI Coaching and Your Reflection Data

When you request an AI coaching analysis, your reflection content is transmitted to Anthropic's Claude AI for processing. Please review Anthropic's privacy policy at anthropic.com/privacy.

Your reflections are stored on servers in Sydney, Australia. We do not use your reflection data to train AI models. Your reflections are entirely private and are never visible to other users.

Important: Eolara's AI coaching is for personal reflection and self-awareness only. Please do not include sensitive personal, medical, or confidential information in your reflections.

6. Community Posts

Posts you share are anonymous — your name and personal details are never displayed alongside community content. Posts are visible to other registered Eolara users. Do not include personally identifiable information in community posts. All posts are reviewed by AI-powered moderation before publication.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following services which may process your data as part of providing the Service:

We do not authorise any of these services to use your data for their own independent purposes.

8. Data Storage and Security

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers are based in the United States. When your data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. For EU/UK users, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other approved mechanisms where required by GDPR.

10. Your Rights

All users

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact hello@eolara.app. We will respond within 30 days.

Australian users

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

EU and UK users

Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have additional rights including: right to erasure, right to restriction of processing, right to data portability, and right to object. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (EU: edpb.europa.eu | UK: ico.org.uk).

11. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days except where required by law. Anonymised aggregate data may be retained indefinitely.

12. Children's Privacy

Eolara is for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have done so, please contact hello@eolara.app immediately.

13. Cookies

We use essential cookies (required to operate the service), analytics cookies (Google Analytics), and authentication cookies (to keep you logged in). By using Eolara you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

14. Changes to This Policy

We will notify you of significant changes by email or website notice. Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact

For any privacy-related questions: hello@eolara.app