Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Audibly application ("App", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our text-to-speech conversion service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Text Content:

  • Text you type or paste directly into the app
  • Files you upload (EPUB, TXT formats)
  • Content you share through the app's sharing features

Note: Your text content and uploaded files are processed locally and sent to our text-to-speech service for conversion, but we do not store your personal content on our servers.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information:

  • Unique device identifier (UUID) stored securely on your device
  • Device model and manufacturer
  • Operating system version (iOS/Android)
  • Platform information
  • App version

Usage Analytics:

  • App launch events and session duration
  • Feature usage patterns (conversion frequency, file types)
  • Crash reports and error logs
  • Performance metrics

Technical Data:

  • Conversion timestamps and status
  • File sizes and processing times
  • Network connectivity information
  • App performance data

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

  • Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
  • Location data or GPS coordinates
  • Contacts or address book information
  • Photos or camera data
  • Microphone recordings (except for the text-to-speech conversion process)
  • Browsing history or other app usage
  • Financial or payment information

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Purposes

Service Delivery:

  • Convert your text to speech using Edge-TTS technology
  • Store converted audiobooks locally on your device
  • Provide audio playback functionality
  • Manage your personal audiobook library

App Functionality:

  • Track conversion progress and status
  • Maintain your audiobook history
  • Enable background audio playback
  • Provide sharing capabilities

3.2 Analytics and Improvement

App Analytics:

  • Understand how users interact with the app
  • Identify popular features and usage patterns
  • Monitor app performance and stability
  • Improve user experience and app functionality

Crash Reporting:

  • Automatically collect crash reports and error logs
  • Help diagnose and fix technical issues
  • Improve app stability and reliability

3.3 Advertising

Ad Personalization:

  • Display relevant advertisements through Google Mobile Ads
  • Personalize ad content based on your interests and usage
  • Measure ad effectiveness and user engagement

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Your Data:

  • All converted audiobooks are stored locally on your device
  • Conversion history is saved in a local database
  • No personal content is stored on our servers
  • Data persists across app sessions until you delete it

Storage Locations:

  • iOS: Library/Application Support/audibly_db.sqlite
  • Android: app_flutter/audibly_db.sqlite

4.2 Security Measures

Data Protection:

  • Device identifiers are stored using secure storage (iOS Keychain/Android Keystore)
  • Local database is encrypted and protected
  • No sensitive data is transmitted in plain text
  • Regular security updates and patches

Access Control:

  • Only the app has access to your local data
  • No third-party access to your personal content
  • Secure communication with external services

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Firebase (Google)

Services Used:

  • Firebase Analytics for usage tracking
  • Firebase Crashlytics for error reporting
  • Firebase Remote Config for app configuration
  • Firebase Messaging for notifications (if enabled)

Data Shared:

  • Anonymous usage analytics
  • Crash reports and error logs
  • Device information for analytics
  • App performance metrics

5.2 Google Mobile Ads

Services Used:

  • Ad serving and personalization
  • Ad performance measurement
  • User interest categorization

Data Shared:

  • Device advertising ID
  • App usage patterns
  • Ad interaction data

5.3 Microsoft Edge-TTS

Services Used:

  • Text-to-speech conversion
  • Voice synthesis processing

Data Shared:

  • Text content for conversion (temporary)
  • Voice preference settings
  • No permanent storage of your content

5.4 Sentry (Error Tracking)

Services Used:

  • Error monitoring and crash reporting
  • Performance tracking

Data Shared:

  • Error logs and stack traces
  • Performance metrics
  • Device information for debugging

6. Data Retention

6.1 Local Data

Retention Period:

  • Your audiobooks and conversion history are kept until you delete them
  • No automatic deletion of local data
  • Data persists until app uninstallation

User Control:

  • You can delete individual audiobooks from the library
  • You can clear all data by uninstalling the app
  • No data recovery after deletion

6.2 Analytics Data

Retention Period:

  • Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
  • Crash reports are kept for debugging purposes
  • Aggregated data may be kept longer for research

Anonymization:

  • Personal identifiers are removed from analytics
  • Data is aggregated and anonymized
  • No individual user tracking

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Access and Control

Your Rights:

  • Access your local data through the app
  • Delete individual audiobooks or all data
  • Control what data is collected
  • Opt out of analytics (with limitations)

How to Exercise:

  • Use the app's built-in delete functions
  • Uninstall the app to remove all data
  • Contact us for data access requests

7.2 Privacy Settings

Analytics Control:

  • iOS: Control through Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics
  • Android: Control through Google Play Services settings
  • App-level analytics can be disabled in app settings

Advertising Control:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising
  • Android: Google Ads settings
  • Opt out of personalized ads

7.3 Data Portability

Export Options:

  • Your audiobooks are stored locally and can be accessed
  • No cloud backup or export functionality currently available
  • Manual backup through device file system

8. Children's Privacy

8.1 Age Restrictions

Minimum Age:

  • The app is not intended for children under 13
  • We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
  • Parents should supervise their children's use of the app

Parental Controls:

  • Parents can monitor their children's app usage
  • Local data can be reviewed and deleted
  • No account creation required

9. International Data Transfers

9.1 Data Processing

Service Providers:

  • Some third-party services may process data outside your country
  • We ensure appropriate safeguards for data transfers
  • Compliance with applicable data protection laws

Your Location:

  • Data processing may occur in various countries
  • We implement appropriate security measures
  • Regular compliance reviews

10. Changes to This Policy

10.1 Policy Updates

Notification:

  • We will notify you of significant changes
  • Updated policy will be posted in the app
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance

Version Control:

  • Previous versions available upon request
  • Clear indication of changes made
  • Effective date clearly marked

11. Legal Basis for Processing

11.1 Lawful Basis

Legitimate Interest:

  • App functionality and user experience
  • Analytics for service improvement
  • Error monitoring and debugging

Consent:

  • Optional analytics and advertising
  • User-controlled data collection
  • Clear opt-in mechanisms

12. Data Protection Rights

12.1 Your Rights

Under GDPR/CCPA:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

How to Exercise:

  • Contact us directly
  • Use app settings where available
  • Uninstall app for complete data removal

13. Contact Information

13.1 Privacy Inquiries

Contact Us:

  • Email: karlihasann@gmail.com
  • Website: https://www.hasankarli.dev

Response Time:

  • We will respond within 30 days
  • Complex requests may take longer
  • No fees for reasonable requests

13.2 Data Protection Officer

DPO Contact:

  • Email: hasan@hasankarli.dev
  • Available for privacy-related questions
  • Handles data protection inquiries

14. Compliance

14.1 Regulatory Compliance

Standards:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
  • COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
  • Local data protection laws

Regular Audits:

  • Annual privacy policy reviews
  • Compliance assessments
  • Security evaluations

15. Security Measures

15.1 Technical Safeguards

Data Protection:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure communication protocols
  • Regular security updates
  • Access controls and monitoring

Incident Response:

  • Security incident procedures
  • User notification processes
  • Regulatory reporting requirements

16. Third-Party Links

16.1 External Services

Disclaimer:

  • We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices
  • Review external privacy policies
  • Use third-party services at your own risk

17. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 15, 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted in the app.

By using the Audibly app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.