Privacy Policy

**Last Updated: April 21, 2025**

DictationEasy ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use the DictationEasy mobile application ("App") and visit our website at [yourwebsite.github.io] ("Website"). We prioritize your privacy by processing most data locally on your device for the App and minimizing data collection on the Website, as described below.

## Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to both the DictationEasy App (available on the iOS App Store) and the DictationEasy Website hosted on GitHub Pages. Sections specific to the App or Website are clearly marked.

## Data We Process Locally (App Only)

The App processes the following data locally on your device and does not transmit it over the internet unless specified otherwise:

- **Camera Access**: DictationEasy may request access to your camera to take photos for text extraction. These photos are processed locally on your device to extract text and are not stored or shared by the App.

- **Photo Library Access**: DictationEasy may request access to your photo library to scan images for text extraction. Selected images are processed locally on your device to extract text and are not stored or shared by the App.

- **File System Access**: DictationEasy stores past dictations locally on your device in a secure, encrypted file to allow you to review and edit them later. This data is stored within the App’s sandboxed directory and is not shared with any third parties.

## Feedback Feature (App and Website)

Both the App and Website include a feedback feature that allows you to send us feedback via email. When you use this feature:

- You may enter feedback text, which is passed to your device’s email app (e.g., Apple Mail on the App) or browser (on the Website) using a `mailto:` link to send an email to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

- Neither the App nor the Website stores or transmits your feedback directly; however, when you send the email, your email app or browser will transmit the feedback text and your email address to us over the internet.

- We may use your email address to respond to your feedback. We will not share your email address with third parties or use it for any other purpose.

## Subscriptions and Third-Party Services (App Only)

DictationEasy offers premium features through in-app subscriptions managed by the Apple App Store and RevenueCat, a third-party subscription management service.

- **Apple App Store**: When you purchase a subscription, Apple processes your payment and collects data such as your Apple ID, payment information, and transaction history. This data is subject to Apple’s privacy policies. For more information, see [Apple’s Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/).

- **RevenueCat**: We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions within the App. RevenueCat may collect and process data such as a unique user identifier (App User ID), transaction data (e.g., subscription status, purchase history), device information (e.g., device type, iOS version), and IP address for subscription management, fraud prevention, and analytics purposes. This data is transmitted to RevenueCat’s servers over the internet. For more information, see [RevenueCat’s Privacy Policy](https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy).

The App itself does not store or process payment information; all payment-related data is handled by Apple and RevenueCat.

## Advertising (App Only)

DictationEasy displays banner ads through Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) to support free features in the App.

- **AdMob Data Collection**: AdMob may collect data such as device identifiers (e.g., IDFA if tracking is allowed), IP address, and ad interaction data (e.g., clicks, impressions) to serve ads and for analytics purposes. This data is transmitted to Google’s servers over the internet.

- **App Tracking Transparency (ATT)**: On iOS 14.5 and later, we request your permission to track your activity across apps and websites for personalized ads, as required by Apple’s App Tracking Transparency framework. If you allow tracking, AdMob may use your device’s advertising identifier (IDFA) to serve personalized ads. If you deny tracking, AdMob will serve non-personalized ads, and the IDFA will not be accessed.

- **SKAdNetwork**: We use Apple’s SKAdNetwork to attribute ad impressions and clicks without collecting personal data, ensuring privacy-friendly ad attribution.

For more information on how Google handles ad-related data, see [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

## Website Analytics (Website Only)

We use Google Analytics on the Website to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects the following data:

- Device information (e.g., browser type, operating system).

- IP address (which may be used to infer approximate location).

- Browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).

This data is transmitted to Google’s servers over the internet. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses to minimize the collection of identifiable information. For more information on how Google handles analytics data, see [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

## Cookies (Website Only)

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies through Google Analytics to track user interactions. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze Website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For EU/UK users, we provide a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR requirements.

## Children’s Privacy

DictationEasy is an educational app but is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 without parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the App or Website. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information (e.g., through the feedback feature), please contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]), and we will promptly delete such information.

## Data Retention and Deletion

We handle data retention and deletion as follows:

- **Local Data (App Only)**: Data processed locally on your device (e.g., photos, dictations) is stored until you delete it or uninstall the App. Uninstalling the App will remove all locally stored data.

- **Feedback Emails (App and Website)**: If you send us feedback via email, we retain your email address and feedback text only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Once resolved, we delete the email unless required to retain it for legal purposes.

- **Third-Party Data (App and Website)**: Data collected by third parties (e.g., RevenueCat, AdMob, Google Analytics) is subject to their retention policies. For App-related data, you can manage your subscription data through the Apple App Store, and you can opt out of personalized ads via the ATT prompt or your device’s privacy settings. For Website-related data, you can manage cookies through your browser settings.

- **Data Deletion Requests**: If you wish to request deletion of any data we hold (e.g., feedback emails), please contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). For data held by third parties, you can contact them directly using the links provided above.

## Hosting on GitHub Pages (App and Website)

This Privacy Policy is hosted on GitHub Pages, and the Website is also hosted on GitHub Pages. GitHub may collect certain data from visitors to these pages, such as IP addresses, for security purposes. For more information on how GitHub handles visitor data, please see the [GitHub Privacy Statement](https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-privacy-statement).

## Contact Us

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or wish to make a privacy-related request (e.g., data deletion), please contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).