Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (required for authentication)
• Name (optional, for personalization)
• Account creation date

1.2 Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage data to improve our service:

• Feature usage patterns (which modes you use)
• Credit consumption
• Error logs (for debugging)
• Session duration and frequency

1.3 Audio and Input Data

Important: Audio data is processed in real-time and is not stored on our servers. Your audio is:

• Transmitted securely to AI providers for processing
• Not recorded or saved by Yarnie
• Not used for training AI models
• Discarded immediately after processing

1.4 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card details. We only receive:

• Last four digits of your card (for display purposes)
• Billing address
• Transaction history

2. How We Use Your Data

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Yarnie service
• Process your AI requests and manage credits
• Send important service communications (billing, security)
• Improve our application and develop new features
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Data Sharing

We share data only with:

3.1 AI Service Providers

• Google (Gemini API): Processes audio and text for AI responses
• OpenAI: Processes text for certain AI features

These providers process data according to their privacy policies. Audio is transmitted securely and not retained after processing.

3.2 Service Providers

• Stripe: Payment processing
• Supabase: Authentication services
• Cloudflare: Hosting and security
• Resend: Transactional emails

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• All data transmitted over HTTPS (TLS 1.3)
• Passwords hashed using secure algorithms
• Database encryption at rest
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication for all systems

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• Usage data: Retained for 90 days, then anonymized
• Audio data: Not retained (processed in real-time only)
• Payment records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years)

When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at help@yarnie.app

7. Cookies and Tracking

Yarnie is a desktop application and does not use cookies.

Our website (yarnie.app) uses minimal cookies for essential functionality only:

• Authentication tokens (required for login)
• Session management

We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

Yarnie is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses where required.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

• Email: help@yarnie.app