1. Introduction
At ClipEcho ("we," "our," or "us"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our macOS application and related services (collectively, "the Service").
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information:
- Email address (for account verification and communication)
- Activation key association
- Usage Data:
- Service usage statistics (number of requests, timestamps)
- Subscription status and history
- Content Data:
- Clipboard content (processed temporarily for summarization)
- URL content and generated summaries (cached when processing URL-based content)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the Service:
- Process clipboard content for summarization
- Generate audio summaries
- Manage your account and subscription
- To improve the Service:
- Analyze usage patterns
- Optimize performance
- Debug technical issues
- To communicate with you:
- Send service-related notifications
- Respond to your inquiries
- Provide customer support
4. Data Processing and Storage
- Data Location:
- Our servers are located in the United States
- We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
- Third-Party Processing:
- We use OpenAI's services for content processing
- Stripe handles payment processing
- Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices
- Data Retention:
- Clipboard content is processed temporarily and not stored
- URL content and summaries are cached for service optimization
- Account information is retained until account deletion
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to request data deletion
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
6. Data Security
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- While we take precautions to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by individuals under the legal age in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our Service, you consent to these transfers in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
9. Changes to This Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time
- We will notify you of any material changes via email or through the Service
- Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
- Email: support@clipecho.com
- For GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line
11. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of the contract with you (providing the Service)
- Your consent (where specifically requested)
- Our legitimate interests (improving and securing the Service)
- Legal obligations (compliance with applicable laws)
12. Cookie Policy
Our website uses essential cookies necessary for the operation of our service. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.