Privacy Policy
Effective: March 2026 · Last Updated: March 2026
At Daily AI Buddy, your privacy is taken seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, why, and what we do with it.
What we collect
Your first name (stored only on your device in local storage — never sent to us), your email (only if you subscribe via Substack — stored by Substack, not us), your theme preference (local storage only), your daily challenge progress (local storage only), and basic anonymous analytics to understand which pages are most useful.
What we do not collect
We do not collect your real name, address, phone number, or any identifying personal information. We do not sell your data — ever. We do not share data with third parties for advertising. We do not track you across other websites. We do not use advertising cookies or participate in ad networks.
Chat conversations
When you chat with Paul, your messages are sent to a third-party AI service (Anthropic's Claude API) to generate responses. We do not store your conversations on our servers. Anthropic's data handling practices are governed by their own privacy policy. We encourage you to review it at anthropic.com.
Local storage
This site uses your browser's local storage — a standard web technology — to remember your name, theme, challenge progress, and preferences. This data lives only on your device. It is never transmitted to us. You can clear it anytime from the footer of this site, or by clearing your browser's data.
Children's privacy (COPPA compliance)
Daily AI Buddy is designed to be appropriate for users of all ages, including students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The only personal information entered on this site (a first name) is stored exclusively on the user's own device and is never transmitted to our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and have concerns, please contact us. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Minors aged 13–17 (NJ & state law compliance)
In compliance with the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA) and similar state laws, we do not process personal data of consumers aged 13–17 for targeted advertising or profiling. We do not sell the personal data of any user of any age. If you are a minor using this site, your data rights are the same as any adult user.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you additional rights regarding your personal information. Because Daily AI Buddy collects minimal data — most of which is stored only on your device — your exposure is extremely limited. However, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect and why; request deletion of your personal information; opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data); and not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
New Jersey residents (NJDPA)
If you are a New Jersey resident, the New Jersey Data Privacy Act grants you the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal data, and to opt out of the sale of personal data, targeted advertising, and certain profiling. We do not sell your data, engage in targeted advertising, or profile users. Most data on this site is stored locally on your device and can be deleted by you at any time. To exercise any rights, contact us at [email protected].
Other state privacy laws
We respect the privacy rights of all users regardless of location. If you reside in a state with a comprehensive privacy law (including but not limited to Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Montana, or Delaware), we aim to honor your rights as described above. Contact us with any requests.
Third-party links
This site contains links to third-party websites including ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), and Gemini (Google). These sites have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read them before sharing personal information.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we will update the date at the top. We encourage you to check back occasionally.
Contact
Questions? Email [email protected] or reach us at dailyaibuddy.substack.com.
Terms of Service
Effective: March 2026
By using this site you agree to these terms.
What this site is
Daily AI Buddy is an educational platform to help people understand and use AI responsibly. All content is for educational and informational purposes only.
What Paul is
Paul is an AI guide — not a doctor, lawyer, financial advisor, or therapist. Nothing Paul says is professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional for important decisions.
Age requirements
This site is designed for users of all ages. Users under 13 should use this site with parental awareness. We do not collect personal information from children under 13. Users aged 13–17 may use this site freely; we do not process their data for advertising or profiling purposes.
How you may use this site
For personal, educational, non-commercial purposes. You may copy prompts for personal use and share the site with others.
How you may not use this site
Don't republish content commercially without permission. Don't use the site for anything harmful, deceptive, or illegal. Don't use Paul's responses as a substitute for professional advice.
Accuracy
We work to keep information accurate, but AI and technology change rapidly. We make no guarantee that all content is complete, current, or error-free. Verify important information through official sources.
Intellectual property
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Limitation of liability
This site is provided as-is for educational purposes. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the creator is not liable for damages arising from use of this site or reliance on its content.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States.
AI Content Disclaimer
Effective: March 2026
Paul is an AI designed to explain concepts in plain language. He is helpful and warm — but he is not a licensed professional of any kind.
AI can be wrong. Paul can state incorrect information confidently. This is a known limitation of all AI. Always verify important information through trusted sources.
Paul does not remember previous conversations. Each session starts fresh.
Paul is not a substitute for human connection. If you're struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or contact a crisis helpline.
About this site's content
Portions of this website's content, code, and legal documents were created with the assistance of AI tools (including Claude by Anthropic and ChatGPT by OpenAI) and reviewed, edited, and approved by the site's creator. AI-generated content has been reviewed for accuracy but may contain errors. This site is a collaboration between a human educator and AI tools — which is exactly what we teach others to do.