Privacy Policy for RideScribe Notes

Last updated: May 2025

1. Introduction

RideScribe Notes ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our app.

2. Permissions and Data Usage

We request the following permissions solely to enable essential features in the app:

RECORD_AUDIO

• Used to record your voice for note-taking.
  
  

• Audio is temporarily processed for transcription.
  
  

• It is deleted immediately after processing.
  
  

• Audio is not stored or shared externally.
  
  

READ_MEDIA_AUDIO / READ_MEDIA_VIDEO / WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

• Allows you to access and convert media files.
  
  

• Enables local storage of processed files.
  
  

Note: These permissions apply only on Android versions 12 and below (SDK ≤ 32).

INTERNET / ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

• Used to check internet connection.
  
  

• Enables secure communication with our transcription and analytics services.
  
  

FOREGROUND_SERVICE / MEDIA_PROJECTION / MEDIA_PLAYBACK / DATA_SYNC

• Required for background operations like audio capture and media playback.
  
  

SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

• Enables the floating window interface for easier note-taking (only with your permission).
  
  

POST_NOTIFICATIONS

• Sends optional reminders and status updates. You can turn these off anytime.
  
  

3. Firebase Services

• Anonymous Authentication: No personal information is required.
  
  

• Firebase Analytics: We collect anonymous usage stats to improve app performance.
  
  

We do not associate any personal identity with analytics or authentication.

4. Audio Processing

• Audio files are temporarily uploaded for transcription.
  
  

• They are deleted immediately after processing.
  
  

• Transcribed text is stored only on your local device.
  
  

5. Data Storage and Deletion

• All your data is stored locally on your device.
  
  

• We do not back up or store your data on any server.
  
  

• If you uninstall the app or clear its data, everything will be permanently lost.
  
  

6. No Ads or Tracking

• We do not show ads in our app.
  
  

• We do not sell or share any data with third parties.
  
  

• We do not track your behavior for marketing or advertising.
  
  

7. Your Control

• You can revoke permissions any time via system settings.
  
  

• You have full control over your data.
  
  

• You can delete the app to erase all data permanently.
  
  

8. Contact Us

Have questions or feedback?

📧 Email: ridescribenotes@gmail.com

We’re happy to hear from you.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy as our app evolves. Check this page for the latest version.

✅ Summary

• Your privacy is our priority.
  
  

• We collect only what’s necessary.
  
  

• We store everything locally.
  
  

• Your audio is deleted after transcription.