Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 Sep, 2025

At Audionotes.app ("Audionotes," "we," "us," or "our"), operated by 1811 Labs (Vatsal Sanghvi), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you use our applications and services across iOS, Android, Web, and the Chrome Web Store (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or interact with the Services, we may collect personal details you provide, such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Contact details

• Account credentials (username and password)

We do not collect payment card details directly. If you purchase a subscription, transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Apple, Google), which operate under their own privacy policies.

1.2 Voice Data

Because our Services are voice-first note-taking applications, when you record or upload audio, we collect and process those audio files. These may include personal or sensitive information depending on what you record.

1.3 Usage Data

We may automatically collect device and usage-related information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Access times and dates

• Pages viewed before and after using the Services

• Device identifiers and crash reports

1.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve user experience, measure performance, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings via your browser, but disabling cookies may limit functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing and Improving Services: To operate, maintain, and enhance the Services, including AI-powered transcription and summarization.

• Account Management: To register, authenticate, and manage your account.

• Communication: To send service-related notices, updates, and respond to inquiries.

• Personalization: To deliver tailored features and recommendations.

• Analytics: To monitor usage trends and improve product performance.

• Legal and Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and enforce our agreements.

We will not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

3.1 Service Providers

We may share limited information with third-party providers strictly as needed to deliver the Services:

• OpenA, Google Gemini – for AI-based voice-to-text processing and summarization.

• Deepgram, Assembly AI – for speech-to-text transcription.

• Analytics, Hosting, and Cloud Providers – to maintain and operate infrastructure.

These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for purposes other than providing services to us.

3.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your data when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

3.3 Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Minimization and Security

4.1 Data Minimization

We only collect what is necessary to operate and improve the Services.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no transmission or storage system is completely secure, and you use the Services at your own risk.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Section 6).

6. Your Rights Under Applicable Laws

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR, CCPA, or other data protection laws), you may have rights including:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data.

• Restriction: Request restriction of certain processing activities.

• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Objection: Object to data processing, including marketing.

• Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke consent for data use where consent is the legal basis.
  
  

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@audionotes.app. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in countries outside your home jurisdiction, including India, the United States, and the EU. We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws and include adequate safeguards.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or integrations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and you should review their policies before sharing information.

9. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 where local law requires). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, contact us to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Audionotes, 1811 Labs, and its founder shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Services;

• Third-party services or providers;

• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.
  
  

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Audionotes, 1811 Labs, its founder, employees, and affiliates against claims arising from your misuse of the Services, violation of this Policy, or infringement of third-party rights.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at: 📧 hello@audionotes.app