Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Exam session data: Your responses during practice oral exams, including text and voice input transcriptions
• Exam preferences: Selected exam types, ACS focus areas, voice settings, and mode preferences

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Apple Transaction IDs: When you make a purchase, we receive a transaction identifier from Apple to verify your entitlement
• Session metadata: Timestamps, exam duration, ACS areas covered, and performance scores
• Device identifiers: A random session identifier used to maintain conversation continuity (not linked to your identity)

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or physical address
• We do not collect location data
• We do not use advertising trackers, analytics SDKs, or third-party tracking pixels
• We do not collect or store your voice recordings — speech recognition is processed on-device using Apple’s Speech framework, and only the resulting text transcription is sent to our servers
• We do not create user accounts — your identity is managed entirely through your Apple ID

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

• Provide and operate the exam preparation service
• Track your progress through ACS areas of operation
• Generate performance scores and debrief reports
• Verify your purchase entitlements via Apple StoreKit
• Determine free trial eligibility
• Apply returning customer discounts
• Improve the quality of our AI examiner responses

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Apple

Payments are processed entirely by Apple through StoreKit 2. We receive transaction identifiers to verify purchases but do not process or store payment card information. Apple’s privacy policy applies to payment processing: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

3.2 Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Our backend infrastructure runs on AWS in the US East (N. Virginia) region. This includes:

• Amazon API Gateway — handles API requests
• AWS Lambda — processes application logic
• Amazon DynamoDB — stores exam session data and scores
• Amazon Bedrock — provides AI-generated examiner responses using Anthropic’s Claude model

AWS processes data in accordance with the AWS Data Processing Addendum: https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/data-processing-addendum/

3.3 Anthropic (via Amazon Bedrock)

Your exam responses are sent to Anthropic’s Claude AI model (via Amazon Bedrock) to generate examiner responses. Anthropic does not use data submitted through Amazon Bedrock to train its models. See: https://www.anthropic.com/policies/privacy

4. Data Retention

• Exam session data is retained for 90 days after your access window expires, then automatically deleted
• Purchase verification records are retained for as long as needed to verify your entitlement
• Free trial records are retained indefinitely to prevent abuse
• You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at support@checkride.bot

5. Data Security

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

• All data in transit is encrypted using TLS 1.2+
• All data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 via AWS encryption services
• API access is authenticated and authorized
• We follow the principle of least privilege for all system access

6. Children’s Privacy

Checkride.bot is not directed at children under the age of 17. The App is designed for student pilots and certificated pilots preparing for FAA practical tests. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 17. If you believe a child under 17 has provided us with information, please contact us at support@checkride.bot and we will promptly delete it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Delete your data by contacting us
• Opt out of any future data collection by uninstalling the App
• Data portability — request a copy of your exam history and scores

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You may exercise your rights by contacting support@checkride.bot.

European Residents (GDPR)

Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (providing the service you requested). You may contact us to exercise your rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: