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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: September 10, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information:

  • Email address: For account creation and communication
  • First name: For personalization and account management
  • Audio recordings: Temporarily stored for analysis purposes

1.2 Usage Data (Optional)

When you choose to enable analytics in app settings, we collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This may include:

  • Device information and operating system
  • Anonymous user identifiers (locally generated, not linked to personal identity)
  • App usage events (screen views, feature usage, session data)
  • Performance metrics and error logs
  • Session replay data (only when separately opted in by user)
  • Practice session metrics (topics, scores, duration - anonymized)
  • User feedback and ratings
Analytics are disabled by default. You can enable analytics collection in app settings to help us improve the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the Service
  • To notify you about changes to the Service
  • To provide customer support
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • When analytics are enabled: To analyze app usage and improve user experience
Analytics Control: Analytics collection is disabled by default. When you enable analytics in settings, all data collected is anonymized and not linked to your personal identity. You can disable analytics collection at any time through the app settings.

3. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Audio recordings are automatically deleted within 48 hours after analysis is complete. When analytics are enabled, we retain anonymized Usage Data for analysis purposes, except when used to strengthen security, improve functionality, or when legally obligated to retain it for longer periods.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"). These Service Providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

4.2 Analytics

When you enable analytics in app settings, we use PostHog, an analytics platform, to collect anonymized usage data and error reports to improve the Service. This includes:

  • Anonymous user behavior and app usage patterns
  • Technical performance and error tracking
  • Optional session replay (only when you separately opt in)
  • All data is anonymized and not linked to your personal identity
  • Analytics are disabled by default and can be controlled in app settings

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

6.1 Access, Correction, and Deletion

You can access, update, or request deletion of your personal information directly within your account settings. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact us to assist you.

6.2 Data Deletion

You can request to delete your data through the "Clear My Data" or "Delete My Account" options in the settings of the application.

6.3 Analytics Control

You can control analytics collection through the app settings:

  • Disabled by default: No usage data or session replays are collected initially
  • Enable anytime: Turn on analytics to help improve the app with anonymous data
  • Disable anytime: Stop all analytics collection immediately
  • Session Replay: Separately controlled and requires additional opt-in

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using the Service, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Service.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to request:

  • Information about categories of personal information collected, disclosed, and sold
  • Access to specific pieces of personal information
  • Deletion of personal information
  • Opt-out of sale of personal information
We do not sell personal information to third parties.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

12. Permissions

12.1 Microphone

We request microphone access to record your audio for analysis purposes. You can revoke this permission at any time through your device settings.

12.2 Analytics Consent

We request your consent to collect anonymous usage data to improve the app. This is optional, disabled by default, and can be controlled in app settings without affecting core functionality.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: apps@timeside.com
  • Address: Timeside LLC, 730 I St. #200, Sacramento, CA 95814
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