Overview
Sentient I Ching is published by Xan's Magic Apps. The app does not require an account, and we do not request your name, email, location, contacts, photos, camera, or microphone for normal use.
Quick Data Summary
| Data category | How it is used | Where it is stored |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and reflections you type | Sent to the AI service to generate an I Ching interpretation | Not stored on our server; saved readings stay on your device |
| AI content reports you submit | Used to review problematic AI-generated content | Stored on our server for up to 60 days (see below) |
| Purchase and entitlement status | Unlocks premium features and restores purchases | Handled by Google Play Billing and RevenueCat; we never receive card details |
| Local app settings | Themes, tutorials, text-to-speech, and notification preferences | Stored locally on your device |
Information You Provide
Before a reading, you may type a question, situation, feeling, or reflection. This text may include personal or sensitive details if you choose to include them. We do not ask for sensitive information, and you should avoid entering anything you do not want processed by the AI service.
AI Processing
When you request an interpretation, your text is sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection to our self-hosted proxy at api.xansmagicapps.com, which forwards it to DeepSeek to generate the response. The AI provider credential is kept server-side rather than bundled into the app.
Unless you submit an AI content report, we do not store your questions, reflection text, or AI responses on our server. The proxy processes requests in real time and discards the content after returning a response. DeepSeek receives your query solely to generate the response, subject to DeepSeek's own privacy practices.
AI-generated interpretations and saved readings may be stored locally on your device so the app can show your history, and remain there until you delete them, clear the app's data, or uninstall the app.
AI Content Reports
Near AI-generated output, the app offers a reporting option for content that is offensive, unsafe, misleading, or otherwise problematic. When you submit a report, we store:
- the reason or category you select;
- any optional comment you type;
- the AI-generated content and app context needed to understand the report;
- basic technical metadata such as timestamps.
Reports are stored on our server for up to 60 days while we investigate the reported content, after which they are deleted (unless a longer period is required for security, legal compliance, or abuse investigation). Please do not include your name, contact details, or other unnecessary sensitive information in report comments.
Purchases and Premium Access
Paid features, subscriptions, and lifetime unlocks are processed through Google Play Billing. We do not receive or store your card number or billing details. We use RevenueCat to manage subscription status, entitlements, and restore purchases, which may involve purchase, product, and device identifiers needed for billing.
Local Device Data
The app stores the following on your device:
- saved readings, history, and cached AI interpretations;
- theme, tutorial, text-to-speech, and notification preferences;
- local state used to manage free and premium features.
You can delete this data using in-app options, by clearing the app's data in Android settings, or by uninstalling the app.
Notifications
If you enable daily notifications, the app schedules local reminders on your device. These are not used to track your location or build an advertising profile. You can disable them in the app or in Android settings.
Retention and Deletion
AI requests: not stored on our server — processed in real time and discarded after a response is returned.
AI content reports: stored for up to 60 days while we investigate, then deleted.
Local device data: remains on your device until you delete it, clear app data, or uninstall the app.
Because the app has no accounts, we cannot identify data stored only on your device — you delete that yourself. For server-side AI content reports or support requests we can reasonably identify, email support@xansmagicapps.com to request deletion.
Third-Party Services
- DeepSeek — AI provider that receives your query through our proxy solely to generate responses. deepseek.com/privacy
- Google Play Billing — payment and purchase processing. policies.google.com/privacy
- RevenueCat — subscription, entitlement, and restore-purchase management. revenuecat.com/privacy
The app includes no advertising, ad-network, or analytics SDKs. If we add any in the future, we will update this policy first.
Security and International Processing
Data sent between the app and our proxy is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, but we use reasonable measures to protect the data the app handles. We and our service providers may process information in countries other than your own, subject to the laws of those countries.
Children's Privacy
Sentient I Ching is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us.
Important Disclaimer
Sentient I Ching is a reflective and divinatory tool provided for entertainment and personal insight only. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or monitor any condition. Its AI responses may be imperfect or unexpected and are not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. Do not rely on the app for medical, legal, financial, or emergency decisions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time and will revise the effective date above when we do. Continued use of the app after an update means the updated policy applies.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or to request deletion of server-side data we can reasonably identify, contact us: