Privacy Policy

Introduction

Kit White Noise ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information

• Email Address: Used for account authentication and communication
• User ID: Automatically generated unique identifier

User-Generated Content

• AI-Generated Sounds: Custom sounds you create using our AI feature
• Sound Prompts: Text descriptions you provide for AI sound generation
• Favorites and Preferences: Your saved sounds and app settings

Device and Usage Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, device identifiers
• App Usage Data: Features used, session duration, crash reports
• Advertising ID: For non-premium users, to show relevant ads

Payment Information

• Purchase History: Subscriptions and in-app purchases (processed by Apple)
• Note: We do not collect or store your credit card information. All payments are processed securely by Apple.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and manage your account
• AI Sound Generation: To process your prompts and generate custom sounds
• Cloud Sync: To sync your data across devices
• Subscription Management: To manage your premium subscriptions and credits
• Advertising: To show relevant ads to non-premium users
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services:

Advertising and Tracking

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements to non-premium users. AdMob may collect and use data such as:

• Advertising ID (IDFA on iOS)
• IP address
• Device type and operating system
• Ad viewing and interaction data

Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure Storage: User data is stored on secure Firebase servers
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data
• Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• AI-Generated Sounds: Until you delete them or delete your account
• Usage Analytics: Up to 2 years
• Purchase Records: As required by law (typically 7 years)

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Request an export of your data
• Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

Children's Privacy

Kit White Noise is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We use cloud services (Firebase, ElevenLabs) that may store data in various locations worldwide. These services comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain appropriate safeguards.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Showing an in-app notification for material changes
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to be informed about data collection and use
• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

Our legal basis for processing your data includes: consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information.