At Audionotes.app ("Audionotes", "we", "us", or "our", “Audionotes.app”), operated by 1811 Labs (Vatsal Sanghvi), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our applications available on iOS, Android, Web, and the Chrome Store (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register or use our Services, including but not limited to:

• Name

• Email address

• Contact details

• Account credentials (username and password)

1.2 Voice Data

Our Services are voice-first note-taking applications. When you use the voice recording features, we collect audio recordings, which may contain personal or sensitive information.

1.3 Usage Data

We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Services, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Access times and dates

• Pages viewed before and after using the Services

• Unique device identifiers

1.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interaction with our Services to enhance your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving Services: To operate, maintain, and enhance our Services, including transforming voice notes into structured summaries using AI.

• Account Management: To create and manage your user account.

• Communication: To send administrative information, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.

• Personalization: To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests.

• Analytics: To monitor usage patterns and analyze trends to improve user experience.

Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

3.1 Service Providers

We engage third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf. These include:

• OpenAI: For AI-based processing of voice notes to generate structured summaries.

• Deepgram: For speech-to-text transcription services.

We take steps to minimize the data shared with these providers and, where possible, anonymize or pseudonymize your personal information. We do not share any customer identifiable information unless it is essential for the provision of the Services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and are prohibited from using it for any purpose other than those specified by us.

3.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Minimization and Security

4.1 Data Minimization

We adhere to the principle of data minimization, collecting only the information necessary to provide and improve our Services.

4.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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.

6. Your Rights Under Applicable Laws

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Right to Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information.

• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data.

• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we are relying on it to process your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@audionotes.app. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own, including India, where our servers are located. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to remove it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page, with an updated effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Your continued use of the Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Audionotes, 1811 Labs, and its founder, Vatsal Sanghvi, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services;

• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services;

• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

We are not responsible for actions or policies of third parties, including service providers like OpenAI and Deepgram. While we take reasonable steps to ensure they protect your information, we cannot guarantee their compliance with applicable laws.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Audionotes, 1811 Labs, its founder, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Services, violation of this Privacy Policy, or infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy or the use of the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Insert Jurisdiction], India.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at  hello@audionotes.app