Privacy Policy for Lyme

Introduction

Lyme ("we," "our," or "us"), developed by ligne8 Studio, is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you" or "your"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name, and profile information when you create an account
• Audio Recordings: Voice recordings you create within the app
• Notes and Summaries: Text content generated from your recordings
• User Preferences: Your chosen settings for summary language and style

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use, and time spent on various screens
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Technical Data: App performance metrics and error logs

How We Use Your Information

Core Functionality

• To process and transcribe your audio recordings
• To generate summaries and insights from your recordings
• To provide conversational AI assistance based on your notes
• To maintain and improve the accuracy of our speech-to-text and summarization features

Service Improvement

• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• To diagnose technical issues and maintain app performance
• To develop new features based on user needs

Communications

• To send important updates about the app
• To provide customer support
• To notify you about changes to our services

Data Processing and AI Technology

OpenAI Integration

• Generate text summaries from transcriptions
• Power the conversational AI assistant
• Create text embeddings for semantic search

All data processing is conducted in compliance with OpenAI's data protection standards.

Firebase Services

• Authenticate users
• Store user data and recordings
• Process and manage app functionality
• Analyze app performance

Data Storage and Security

• Audio recordings and transcripts are stored securely in Firebase Cloud Storage
• User data is encrypted during transmission and at rest
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information
• Data is backed up regularly to prevent loss

Data Retention

• Audio recordings are deleted after processing is complete
• Transcripts and summaries are retained as long as your account is active
• You can delete your data at any time through the app
• Account data is retained until you request deletion

Your Rights

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of certain data processing activities
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through the App or via email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: contact@ligne8.studio
• Website: https://www.ligne8.studio

Additional Rights for EU Users

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority

California Privacy Rights

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access personal information
• Right to equal service and price

Acknowledgment

By using Lyme, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.