Privacy policy
Last updated: 4th of July 2023
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you use our mobile application ("App") that enables users to upload and share speeches with an audience and invite others to upload their talks. This policy also outlines the services we utilize, including Deepl, Deepgram, and Pusher. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
When you use our App, we may collect certain personal information, which may include but is not limited to:
- Contact Information: such as your name and email address, which you provide when creating an account or communicating with us.
1.2 Speech Data:
To provide the core functionality of our App, we collect and process the speeches you upload, which may include audio, text, and accompanying metadata.
2. Use of Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 Providing and Improving the App:
We use your personal information to operate, maintain, and enhance the features and functionality of the App, including facilitating the upload, sharing, and management of speeches. We may also use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide technical support, and communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and important notices about the App.
2.2 Analytics and Usage Statistics:
We may analyze the usage of the App to improve its performance, features, and user experience. This analysis may involve aggregating and anonymizing data to generate usage statistics and trends.
3. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your personal information with the following entities:
3.1 Service Providers:
We engage third-party service providers to assist us in operating and improving the App. These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality and security.
3.2 Legal Compliance and Protection:
We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. We may also disclose information to enforce our rights, protect our users, or detect and address fraud or security issues.
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Deepl:
We utilize the translation services provided by Deepl to facilitate the translation of speeches and accompanying text. Please refer to Deepl's privacy policy for information on how they handle personal information: Deepl Privacy Policy.
4.2 Deepgram:
We utilize the speech recognition services provided by Deepgram to process and transcribe the audio content of speeches. Please refer to Deepgram's privacy policy for information on how they handle personal information: Deepgram Privacy Policy.
4.3 Pusher:
We use Pusher to provide real-time notifications and messaging functionalities within the App. Please refer to Pusher's privacy policy for information on how they handle personal information: Pusher Privacy Policy.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain 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. We will securely delete or anonymize personal information when it is no longer needed.
7. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws. These rights may include the right to access, rectify, restrict processing, data portability, and erasure of personal information. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.