Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 19, 2024
Overview
Rico Scribe ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Rico Scribe mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address (for registered accounts)
- Anonymous user ID (for guest accounts)
- Account creation date
Audio Recordings
We temporarily process your audio recordings to provide transcription services. Audio files are:
- Sent securely to our servers for transcription processing
- Deleted immediately after transcription is complete
- Never stored permanently on our servers
Transcription Data
We store your transcription text to provide our services:
- Transcription text and titles
- Creation and modification dates
- Duration and word count metadata
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide transcription services via OpenAI Whisper API
- Store and organize your transcriptions
- Manage your subscription and billing
- Improve our services and user experience
- Send important service updates (not marketing)
Third-Party Services
OpenAI Whisper API
We use OpenAI's Whisper API to transcribe your audio. Audio files are sent to OpenAI's servers and processed according to their privacy policy. OpenAI does not retain audio data after processing.
Firebase (Google)
We use Firebase for authentication and data storage. Your data is stored securely on Google Cloud infrastructure.
RevenueCat
We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions. They process subscription-related data in accordance with their privacy policy.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- End-to-end encryption for data transmission
- Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
- Regular security audits and updates
- User-level access controls in Firestore
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access all your stored transcriptions
- Delete individual transcriptions or your entire account
- Export your data in plain text format
- Opt out of analytics (if implemented)
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all associated data (transcriptions, account information) is permanently deleted within 30 days. Audio files are deleted immediately after transcription.
Children's Privacy
Rico Scribe is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us: