Privacy Policy

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1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use CERFO, we may collect the following information:

• Alarm Settings: Your wake-up times and alarm preferences
• Affirmations: The personal affirmations you create or select
• App Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app

1.2 Voice Data

CERFO uses voice recognition technology to verify that you have spoken your affirmation. This is a critical feature of the app:

• Voice data is processed locally on your device using Apple's Speech Recognition framework
• Voice audio is not recorded, stored, or transmitted to our servers
• Voice recognition occurs in real-time and only verifies that your spoken words match your affirmation
• No voice recordings are saved on your device or shared with third parties

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you use the app:

• Device information (device type, iOS version)
• App performance and crash reports
• Usage analytics (anonymized and aggregated)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the CERFO service
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Respond to your support requests
• Send you important updates about the app (if you opt in)
• Analyze app usage to improve features (using anonymized data)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Your alarm settings and affirmations are stored locally on your iOS device using secure storage mechanisms provided by Apple. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3.2 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Compliance with Apple's App Store security requirements

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Apple Services

CERFO uses Apple's native frameworks and services:

• Speech Recognition Framework: Used for voice recognition. This framework processes audio locally on your device.
• iCloud: If you enable iCloud sync, your alarm settings may be synced across your Apple devices. This is handled entirely by Apple's iCloud service.
• App Store: App purchases and downloads are processed through Apple's App Store.

Please review Apple's Privacy Policy for information about how Apple handles your data.

4.2 Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with CERFO. These services collect anonymized, aggregated data and do not identify individual users.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view your alarm settings and affirmations within the app
• Modification: You can update or delete your affirmations and alarm settings at any time
• Deletion: You can delete the app and all associated data from your device
• Opt-Out: You can disable analytics and other optional features in the app settings

6. Children's Privacy

CERFO is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide the CERFO service:

• Alarm settings and affirmations are stored locally on your device until you delete them or uninstall the app
• Analytics data is retained in anonymized, aggregated form
• If you delete the app, all local data is removed from your device

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer your information to and process it in the United States or other countries. By using CERFO, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Notifying you through the app (for significant changes)

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

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12. Consent

By using CERFO, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the app.