1. Introduction

Welcome to Antihoist. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account through Kinde authentication, we collect:

• Email address

• First name

• Last name

2.2 Journal Entries

When you submit journal entries, we collect:

• Voice recordings (which are subsequently transcribed and may be deleted after transcription)

• Text transcriptions of your voice entries

• Location data (GPS coordinates) associated with your entries

• Photos associated with your entries

• Timestamp and metadata about your entries

2.3 Usage and Technical Data

We automatically collect technical information through Microsoft Application Insights, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Operating system

• Page views and navigation patterns

• Performance and diagnostic data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and maintain the journal service

• Authenticate your identity and manage your account

• Transcribe your voice entries into text

• Generate AI-powered chatbot feedback on your journal entries

• Associate location data with your journal entries

• Improve application performance and user experience

• Monitor and analyze usage patterns

• Communicate with you about service updates

4. Third-Party Services

We share your data with the following third-party service providers:

4.1 Kinde (Authentication)

We use Kinde for secure authentication. Your email, first name, and last name are processed by Kinde to manage your account access.

4.2 Google API (Speech-to-Text)

Your voice recordings are sent to Google's Speech-to-Text API for transcription. Google processes this audio according to their privacy policy.

4.3 OpenAI (AI Feedback)

Your transcribed journal entries are sent to OpenAI's API to generate personalized chatbot feedback. OpenAI processes this content according to their privacy policy.

4.4 Microsoft Application Insights (Analytics)

We use Microsoft Application Insights to monitor application performance and usage. This service collects technical data about your device and usage patterns.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to processing of your data

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Location Data

Our application collects and stores your location data when you create journal entries. This data is used solely to provide location context for your entries. You can control location permissions through your device settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

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

Email: theantihoist@gmail.com