Last updated: March 12, 2026
At Bonzai, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Bonzai application and related services (collectively, the “Service”). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Service.
The following definitions apply throughout this Privacy Policy:
We collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use the Service, and information from third-party sources.
If you choose to add a selfie or profile photo, that image is stored securely on our servers (Google Cloud Storage). Your photo may be sent to Google's Gemini image generation model to create personalized story illustrations that depict your likeness. See Section 3 for full details. Your photo is not stored by Google Gemini after image generation is complete and is never sold to third parties.
We use the information we collect to:
When you capture a moment, Bonzai can optionally tag it with your precise location. Location access is entirely opt-in and controlled by a toggle in the app (More → Location).
NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription). We do not request always-on or background location.Location tagging is disabled by default and can be enabled or disabled at any time from More → Location within the app, or by revoking location permission in your device's Settings. Disabling location will not affect any other features of the Service. Location data is not shared publicly or with other users.
Bonzai uses third-party artificial intelligence providers to power core features of the Service. Below we describe each provider, what data is shared, and how consent is obtained. We do not sell your personal data to any AI provider. All data shared with third-party AI services is used solely to provide the Service and is governed by their respective privacy policies and data processing agreements. Each third-party AI provider is contractually required to provide the same or equal protection of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy and as required by applicable law.
When you use the voice note feature, the app records audio through your device's microphone and streams it in real time to Deepgram, a third-party speech-to-text provider, for transcription. The following applies:
For more information, see Deepgram's Privacy Policy.
Bonzai uses OpenAI to generate personalized stories.
For more information, see OpenAI's Privacy Policy.
Bonzai uses Google's Gemini models for content generation and AI-generated imagery.
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Bonzai uses Anthropic (Claude) to generate personalized stories and content.
For more information, see Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
Before any personal data is sent to third-party AI providers, you are informed and give consent through the following mechanisms: (1) the iOS microphone permission prompt before any audio can be captured; (2) a dedicated AI services disclosure modal that fires before any data leaves the device, which explicitly identifies all four AI providers (Deepgram, OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic), specifies what data is sent to each (including precise location if enabled), and links to this Privacy Policy — you must tap “I Understand, Continue” to proceed; and (3) acceptance of this Privacy Policy during account creation. You may revoke microphone access at any time through your device's Settings. You may disable location tagging at any time via More → Location in the app.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We share information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, including cloud hosting, analytics, and customer support. All service providers are bound by contractual data protection obligations.
As described in Section 4, we share specific data with Deepgram, OpenAI, Google (Gemini), and Anthropic solely to provide the Service. Each provider is required to provide the same or equal protection of your personal data as stated in this Privacy Policy.
In accordance with your privacy settings and the features you use (e.g., shared stories, friend connections), certain content may be visible to other users.
If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
We may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: comply with a legal obligation; protect and defend the rights or property of the Company; prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service; protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public; or protect against legal liability.
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service.
You may request deletion of your account and all associated personal data at any time by contacting us at team@bonzai.life. We will process your request within 30 days. Some data may be retained for a limited period to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
You may revoke microphone access at any time through your device's Settings. Revoking microphone access will prevent voice recording features from functioning, but you may continue using the Service by entering moments as text. To revoke consent for AI data processing more broadly, please contact us at team@bonzai.life.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us at team@bonzai.life.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at team@bonzai.life.
We use cookies and similar technologies to authenticate users, remember preferences, and understand how the Service is used. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Service.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy within the Service or through other communications. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at team@bonzai.life.