Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Introduction

EmberForge Apps ("we", "our", or "us") operates the FootSkill AI mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

FootSkill AI collects the following information to provide our service:

• Position Preference: Your selected playing position (stored locally on your device)
• User Name: The name you provide during onboarding (stored locally on your device)
• Chat Messages: Questions you ask are sent to our AI service for processing
• Video Data: When you use our video analysis feature, we extract image frames from videos you upload. These frames are sent to a third-party AI service for analysis.
• Context Information: Any additional context you provide for video analysis (such as your jersey number or focus area)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Provide personalized football training advice
• Analyze your video footage to generate performance feedback, technique scores, and training recommendations
• Improve our AI responses and service quality

Third-Party AI Services

FootSkill AI uses OpenAI's API (api.openai.com) to power both our chat feature and video analysis feature:

Chat Feature

Your questions are processed by OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini model to generate training advice responses.

Video Analysis Feature

What data is sent: When you upload a video for analysis, we extract image frames from your video. These frames, along with any context you provide (such as your jersey number or area of focus), are sent to OpenAI.

Who receives your data: OpenAI, Inc. receives and processes the video frames using their GPT-4o vision model to analyze your technique, movement, and positioning.

How data is processed: OpenAI processes the images to generate your personalized performance report, including technique scores, areas for improvement, and recommended drills.

Your consent: Before using the video analysis feature for the first time, you will be asked to review and consent to this data sharing. You can revoke your consent at any time in the app's Settings.

Third-Party Data Protection

OpenAI provides the following protections for data submitted via their API:

• Data transmitted via the API is encrypted using industry-standard HTTPS/TLS
• OpenAI does not use data submitted via their API to train or improve their models
• API data is retained for a maximum of 30 days for abuse and misuse monitoring, then deleted

For complete details on how OpenAI handles data, please refer to OpenAI's API Data Usage Policy and OpenAI's Privacy Policy.

Data Storage and Retention

FootSkill AI does not permanently store your data on our servers:

• Video frames: Processed in real-time and not stored after analysis is complete
• Chat conversations: Processed in real-time and not retained after your session
• Local data: Your preferences (name, position, consent status) are stored only on your device

Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS) when transmitting data to our services.

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at admin@emberforgeapps.com.