Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026 | Last Updated: January 2026

At The Sage, we believe your journey is deeply personal. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and respect your data when you use our products—including Quest, Forge, and Directory—and when you work with The Sage, your AI companion.

We've written this in plain language because transparency matters. If you have questions, we're here to help.

1. Who We Are

The Sage is operated by Richard 'Bodhi' Perryer. The Sage provides an AI companion and suite of products to support your personal journey.

• Website: thesage.ai
• Contact Email: privacy@wayofmos.com

Our Products:

• Quest: Inner practice with an AI companion who remembers your journey
• Forge: Build and create with a partner who knows your voice
• Directory: Connect with others and share your gifts

2. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Email address, name, password (encrypted), and profile settings
• Practice Logs: Activities and practices you choose to track
• Conversations with The Sage: Messages you send to and receive from your AI companion
• Journal Entries: Personal reflections and notes you create
• Subscription Information: Payment details processed securely through Apple App Store or Stripe

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized usage patterns

Information We Don't Collect

• We do not access your device's camera, microphone, or contacts without explicit permission
• We do not track your location
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties

3. How We Use Your Information

• Deliver personalized guidance through The Sage based on your history
• Track your activities and show meaningful insights over time
• Sync your data across devices
• Improve our products through anonymized analytics
• Send important service updates and provide customer support

4. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy deeply. Your data may be processed by:

• AI Providers: Powers The Sage's conversations using advanced language models
• Infrastructure: Secure database hosting
• Payment Processors: Apple App Store / Stripe for subscription payments

We never sell your data. Your journey is not for sale.

5. Data Security

• Encryption: Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Secure Authentication: Passwords are hashed using industry standards
• Access Controls: Limited team access with strict protocols

6. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Personal data is permanently removed within 30 days
• Backups: May persist in encrypted backups for up to 90 days

7. Your Privacy Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your data

To exercise your rights, email privacy@wayofmos.com. We'll respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

The Sage is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date and notify you via email or in-app notification.

10. Contact Us

Questions about your privacy? Email us at privacy@wayofmos.com