Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 6, 2026
Sean Patrick Gallagher ("we," "our," or "us") operates the TextTea mobile application for iOS and Android (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have.
By using TextTea, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
- the TextTea mobile app
- customer support communications with us
- subscriptions, purchases, and account-related activity connected to the App
It does not apply to third-party services that we do not control, including Apple, Google, Firebase, Adapty, and other external providers that have their own policies.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect:
- account details such as your email address, display name, and profile image when you sign in with Google or Sign in with Apple
- chat screenshots, pasted text, and any optional notes or prompts you submit for analysis
- support messages, bug reports, or other communications you send us
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
We may collect:
- device and app information such as device model, operating system, app version, and build number
- usage information such as feature usage, timestamps, session activity, and basic event logs
- entitlement and subscription state, including whether you have an active subscription, trial, cancellation, or renewal event
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Google Sign-In for identity and profile information
- Sign in with Apple for identity information Apple shares with us, which may include a private relay email address
- Apple App Store and Google Play for billing and subscription status
- Adapty for subscription entitlements, paywall events, and purchase verification data
- Firebase for authentication, database, storage, and related infrastructure
3. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- create and manage your TextTea account
- authenticate you and keep your subscription status synced across devices
- process chat screenshots and text to generate AI-powered analysis
- store your analysis history and app state
- provide customer support
- monitor reliability, troubleshoot issues, and improve the App
- detect abuse, fraud, or unauthorized use
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
We do not sell your personal information.
4. AI Processing
TextTea analyzes submitted chat content using third-party AI and cloud infrastructure. When you upload a screenshot or paste text for analysis, that content may be processed by our service providers in order to generate the analysis results shown in the App.
You are responsible for making sure you have the right to submit the content you upload or paste into TextTea, including content involving other people.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Where required by law, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- performance of our contract with you
- your consent
- our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving the App
- compliance with legal obligations
6. How We Share Information
We may share information with:
- Firebase / Google Cloud to provide authentication, storage, hosting, and backend services
- Google AI services to process content submitted for analysis
- Adapty to manage subscriptions, entitlements, paywalls, and purchase verification
- Apple and Google Play to process subscriptions, billing, and refunds
- service providers that help us operate, secure, or support the App
- legal authorities or other parties when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security
We may also share aggregated or de-identified information that does not reasonably identify you.
7. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- provide the App
- maintain your account and subscription access
- preserve your saved history until deletion
- resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize personal information within a reasonable period unless we must retain certain information for legal or operational reasons.
8. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- access your personal information
- correct inaccurate information
- request deletion of your information
- object to or restrict certain processing
- receive a portable copy of certain information
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
You can request account deletion from within the App if available or by emailing us at PatrickGallagherEmail@gmail.com.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
9. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and correct certain personal information. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are commonly used in California privacy law.
To exercise applicable California rights, email PatrickGallagherEmail@gmail.com.
10. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. Those countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws where you live.
11. Children
TextTea is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us at PatrickGallagherEmail@gmail.com and we will investigate.
12. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Third-Party Services
Third-party services used in connection with the App include:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
- Adapty Privacy Policy: https://adapty.io/privacy
- Firebase Terms and Privacy resources: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Your use of those services may also be governed by their own terms and policies.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we may notify you in the App, by updating the posted policy, or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the App after an update becomes effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact:
- Operator: Sean Patrick Gallagher
- Email: PatrickGallagherEmail@gmail.com
- Address: 965 Magnolia Ave Apt 8, Los Angeles, CA 90006, United States