Privacy Policy for SpeakIt

Last Updated: May 13, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use our "SpeakIt" application (the "App").

1. Introduction

SpeakIt is designed to provide voice recording and AI-powered transcription services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This policy explains how we collect, process, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our App, we may collect the following types of information:

• Audio Recordings: When you use our voice recording feature, we collect the audio data you provide to transcribe it into text.
• Transcribed Text: Text generated from your audio recordings through our AI transcription services.
• Device Information: Basic information about your device such as device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including frequency and duration of use, features accessed, and interaction patterns.
• Microphone Access: Our App requires microphone access to record audio content. This access is only activated when you explicitly choose to record.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our App functionality, including the voice-to-text transcription service.
• Process and store your recordings and transcriptions for your access.
• Diagnose technical problems and improve application performance.
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and develop new features.
• Communicate with you about updates, new features, or support inquiries.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your recordings and transcriptions are primarily stored locally on your device. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services, including AI transcription processing.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Control: You can access, update, or delete your data directly through the App's interface.
• Device Permissions: You can control the App's access to your device's microphone through your device settings.
• Opt-Out: You can choose to stop using our services at any time.
• Data Portability: You can export your transcriptions from the App.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: alexdai039@foxmail.com

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information. Please contact us for more information about your specific rights.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside for transcription processing. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We have taken appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our App may contain links to or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.