Privacy Policy
Last updated: 28 May 2026
Who We Are
Shadow Companion is an AI-guided reflection service operated by True Path Consulting Australia (ABN 76 442 507 308), trading as Shadow Companion, Book of Light, and Book of Shadows.
Information We Collect
When you use Shadow Companion, we may collect the following information:
- Account information provided through Google authentication (name, email address, profile picture)
- Conversation messages exchanged during AI-guided reflection sessions
- Subscription and payment details processed through Stripe (we do not store full card numbers)
- Usage data such as message counts and session activity
- Device and browser information for service optimisation
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and personalise your AI-guided reflection experience
- Process subscriptions and payments through Stripe
- Authenticate your account via Google login and enable you to restore access across devices
- Manage your member login and subscription status
- Improve the quality and relevance of Shadow Companion's responses
- Communicate service updates and account-related notifications
Third-Party Services
Shadow Companion integrates with the following third-party services:
- Google Authentication — for account sign-in and identity verification
- Stripe — for secure subscription and payment processing
- OpenAI — for AI-powered reflection and conversation generation
Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies for details on how they handle your data.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and access controls. Conversation history is maintained to support continuity in your reflection sessions. Payment information is handled entirely by Stripe and is not stored on our servers.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us. If you wish to delete your account and all associated data, please reach out using the contact details below.
Cookies and Local Storage
Shadow Companion uses browser local storage to maintain session state, message counts, and authentication tokens. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how the service is used.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of Shadow Companion after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at gilesholmer@yahoo.com.