Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Bro (“the app”) is operated by Quarq (“we”, “us”, “our”). Bro is an AI assistant that helps you discover places, food, events and plans in Bangalore — and can perform tasks through services you choose to connect. This policy explains what we collect, why, who we share it with, and the choices you have.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

Account details — your name and email address, obtained when you sign in with Google (via our authentication provider, Clerk).
Messages & content — the messages you send to Bro and the AI’s responses, plus any photos, files, or voice notes you attach.
Preferences — interests/hobbies you add to your profile to personalize recommendations.

Information collected with your permission

Location — if you allow location access, your device location is used to give relevant “near me” recommendations. This may be approximate (from your device) or a precise point you choose on the map or set manually. You can turn this off any time in your device settings.
Microphone, photos & files — accessed only when you choose to record a voice note or attach media to a message.

Information collected automatically

Basic device and usage information (e.g. app version, device type, and diagnostic/crash data) needed to operate and improve the app.

2. How we use your information

To provide the assistant — understand your requests and generate responses.
To remember your conversation and preferences so Bro stays helpful over time.
To give location-relevant recommendations (only when you enable location).
To perform tasks on services you explicitly connect (see “Connected services”).
To maintain security, prevent abuse, and improve reliability.

3. Service providers we share data with

We use trusted third parties to operate Bro. They process data on our behalf to provide the service and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes:

Clerk — sign-in & account management (name, email, auth identifiers).

OpenAI — generating AI responses, transcribing voice notes, and understanding images & files you send.

Quarq Agent (hosted on Google Cloud) — our backend that runs the assistant and stores your conversation.

Supabase — database & file storage (profile, chat history, attachments).

Composio — connecting third-party tools (e.g. Gmail, Google Calendar, Maps) — only when you connect them.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own advertising or marketing.

4. Connected services (Gmail, Calendar, Maps, etc.)

Bro can perform tasks on services you choose to connect. When you connect a service, you authorize Bro to access it on your behalf to carry out your requests (for example, reading your calendar or drafting an email). We access only what is needed to complete what you ask. You can disconnect a service at any time, which revokes that access.

Google user data — Limited Use. When you connect a Google service (such as Gmail or Google Calendar), Bro accesses your Google data only to provide and improve features you request. Bro’s use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements. We do not use Google user data for advertising, we do not sell it, and we do not allow humans to read it except where you explicitly request it, where required for security or to comply with law, or where the data has been aggregated and anonymized.

5. Data retention

We keep your account information and conversation history for as long as your account is active, so Bro can remember context and stay useful. You can delete your account and associated data at any time (see “Your rights” and our Account Deletion page). We may retain limited records where required for legal, security, or fraud-prevention purposes.

6. Your rights & choices

Access & deletion — request a copy of your data or delete your account and data. See Account & Data Deletion.
Permissions — revoke location, microphone, photo, and file access in your device settings any time.
Connected tools — disconnect any third-party service you connected.

7. Data security

Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS). We use reputable infrastructure providers and apply access controls to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect your data using industry-standard measures.

8. Children

Bro is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will remove it.

9. International users

Bro is operated from India. By using the app, you understand your information may be processed in India and in other countries where our service providers operate.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll revise the “Last updated” date above and, for significant changes, provide notice in the app.

11. Contact us

Questions about this policy or your data? Email support@quarq.io.