Short version: Your vehicle data stays on your device. We only receive the minimum information needed to generate AI repair suggestions. We do not sell your data, show you ads, or track you across other apps.
1. What this app does
AuraDrive AI is a car repair and maintenance app. It provides AI-powered step-by-step repair guides, a parts finder, a service log, and smart maintenance reminders. All records are stored locally on your device using an on-device database.
2. Data stored on your device
The following data is created and stored entirely on your device and is never sent to our servers unless you explicitly enable cloud backup:
- Vehicle information (make, model, year, VIN, odometer, plate)
- Service records, planned repairs, and documents
- Maintenance reminders and their progress
- Photos and PDF receipts attached to records
- Technician notes and cost breakdowns
3. Data sent off your device
We only send data off your device in the following specific circumstances:
VIN decode (NHTSA API): When you enter a VIN, it is sent to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public VIN decode API to retrieve make, model, year, and engine information. This is a public government API with no account or tracking.
AI repair suggestions (optional): When you tap "Get AI Suggestions" for a planned repair, we send the following to our server (which proxies to OpenAI):
- Vehicle make, model, year, engine variant, and VIN
- The job description you entered (e.g. "Replace brake pads")
- Service category and unit preference (metric/imperial)
This data is used solely to generate the repair suggestion. We do not store it after the response is returned. OpenAI's data handling is governed by OpenAI's Privacy Policy.
Cloud backup (optional, requires sign-in): If you enable cloud backup, your on-device SQLite database and attachments are encrypted and uploaded to your private storage on Amazon S3. This data is scoped to your account and is not accessible to us except for routine infrastructure operations. Backup requires signing in with Apple or Google.
Sign in with Apple / Google (optional): Used only if you enable cloud backup. We receive your email address and name from the identity provider. This information is used only to identify your backup storage and is not shared with third parties.
Subscription billing: If you subscribe to premium via Apple in-app purchase, billing is handled by Apple. We verify your subscription status with Apple's receipt verification API. If you subscribe via Stripe (Android), payment is handled by Stripe on their hosted checkout page. We store only your subscription status (active/inactive) and expiry date — no payment card details are ever held by us.
Crash reporting and analytics: We use Firebase Crashlytics to receive anonymous crash reports and Firebase Analytics for anonymous usage events. These help us identify and fix bugs. No personally identifiable information is included in crash reports or analytics events.
4. Data we do not collect
- Location data
- Contacts or calendar access
- Device identifiers for advertising purposes
- Browsing history or cross-app tracking
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with advertisers or data brokers.
5. Data retention
On-device data is retained until you delete the app or individual records. Cloud backup data is retained as long as your account is active. You can delete your backup at any time from Settings → Backup → Delete Backup. Anonymised crash reports are retained by Firebase for 90 days.
6. Children's privacy
AuraDrive AI is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
7. Changes to this policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date above and notify you within the app on next launch. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at privacy@orberi.com.