1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sage AI Note Taker (“App”), operated by Apprepublic Yazılım Limited Şirketi (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, stores, and protects your data.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We comply with:

• GDPR (European Union)
  
  

• KVKK (Turkey)
  
  

• Apple App Store Privacy Requirements
  
  

2. Data We Collect

2.1. User-Generated Content

We collect the content you create using the App, including:

• Audio recordings
  
  

• Voice notes
  
  

• Transcriptions
  
  

• Text notes
  
  

• Summaries
  
  

This data is used only to provide App functionality.

2.2. Technical & Device Data

Collected automatically for performance and diagnostics:

• Device model
  
  

• Operating system version
  
  

• App version
  
  

• Interaction logs
  
  

• Crash logs
  
  

• Performance data
  
  

This information is not linked to your identity.

2.3. No Personal Identifiers Collected

We do NOT collect:

• Name
  
  

• Email
  
  

• Phone number
  
  

• Contacts
  
  

• Location
  
  

• Photos
  
  

• Advertising ID
  
  

• Payment information (handled by Apple)
  
  

We intentionally avoid collecting any personally identifiable information.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data only to:

• Transcribe audio
  
  

• Generate text summaries
  
  

• Provide note enhancements
  
  

• Improve App performance
  
  

• Detect crashes and errors
  
  

• Ensure service reliability
  
  

We do NOT:

• Sell your data
  
  

• Share your data with advertisers
  
  

• Use your data for marketing
  
  

• Build user profiles
  
  

• Track you across apps or websites
  
  

4. Data Retention and Deletion

4.1. Server Storage (Temporary)

When you use transcription or summarization features:

• Your audio/text is uploaded to our servers for processing
  
  

• Data is automatically deleted after 7 days
  
  

• No backups or long-term copies are stored
  
  

4.2. Local Storage (Permanent)

Long-term storage occurs only on your device.
We do not access or manage your local files.

You may delete local recordings and notes at any time.

5. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Processing — Google Gemini

5.1. Use of Google Gemini AI Services

Sage AI Note Taker uses Google Gemini AI models to provide transcription, summarization, and note enhancement features. By using these features, you agree that your data may be transmitted to Google for AI processing.

Google Gemini services are governed by:

• Google AI Terms of Service
  
  

• Google Privacy Policy
  
  

• Google Gemini API Terms
  
  

• Google Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy
  
  

You can review Google’s policies at:
https://ai.google.dev/terms
https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2. Data Sent to Google

We only send the minimum data required for processing, such as:

• Audio you choose to transcribe

• Instruction prompts used for summarization
  
  

We do not send any personal identifiers.

5.3. Processing & Retention by Google

All processing performed by Google is handled according to Google’s own terms and privacy policies.

We do not manage or control how Google retains or processes data beyond what is stated in Google’s official documentation.

For details, refer to:
https://ai.google.dev/terms
https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process data under the following legal bases:

• Contract Necessity: To provide core App features
  
  

• Consent: For audio processing and AI features
  
  

• Legitimate Interest: For diagnostics, crash reports, and App improvement
  
  

You may withdraw consent for AI features at any time by disabling them.

7. GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data
  
  

• Request deletion
  
  

• Request correction
  
  

• Restrict processing
  
  

• Withdraw consent
  
  

• Request data portability
  
  

• Object to processing
  
  

• File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
  
  

Submit requests to: burak@apprepublic.co

8. KVKK Rights (Turkey)

Under KVKK Article 11, you may:

• Learn if data is processed
  
  

• Request information about processing
  
  

• Learn the purpose of processing
  
  

• Learn third-party data transfers
  
  

• Request correction or deletion
  
  

• Object to harmful processing outcomes
  
  

• Request compensation
  
  

Submit KVKK requests to: burak@apprepublic.co

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• TLS/HTTPS encryption
  
  

• Secure server environments
  
  

• Limited access controls
  
  

However, no digital system is completely secure.
You use the App at your own risk.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers in:

• EU
  
  

• US
  
  

• Other regions where Google operates
  
  

Such transfers follow:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  
  

• Applicable international data protection regulations
  
  

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The updated version becomes effective upon publication within the App or App Store listing.

Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to privacy, contact:

Apprepublic Yazılım Limited Şirketi
Email: burak@apprepublic.co