Effectsly Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Effectsly ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

• Email address - Required for account creation and authentication
• User ID - Automatically generated for your account
• Password - Securely encrypted for account security

2. User-Generated Content

• Sound Effects - Audio files you generate using our app
• Text Prompts - The descriptions you provide to generate sounds
• Liked Sound Effects - Your preferences and favorites
• Audio Data - If you choose to record audio or upload samples (optional), that audio is processed to provide the requested features and stored securely in our infrastructure

3. Usage Information

• Credit Balance - Tracks your available credits
• Purchase History - In-app purchases and subscriptions
• Generation History - Your sound effect creation history
• App Settings - Your preferences and configuration

4. Technical Information

• Device Information - Device model, operating system version, language
• Crash Diagnostics - To improve app stability
• Analytics Data - App usage, features used, errors encountered
• Advertising ID - For personalized ads (if you haven't opted out)

5. Purchase Information

When you buy subscriptions or credits via Google Play, Google provides us with transaction IDs, purchase tokens, and status updates so we can unlock premium features.

How We Use Your Information

1. Provide Services

• Generate sound effects using AI
• Manage your account and credits
• Process in-app purchases and subscriptions
• Store generated audio securely for your access

2. Improve the App

• Analyze usage patterns and monitor performance metrics
• Fix bugs and improve app stability
• Develop new features
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or violations

3. Communication

• Send important updates about your account
• Respond to support requests
• Send promotional offers (with your consent)
• Communicate policy changes

4. Advertising

• Display relevant ads (if not subscribed to premium)
• Measure ad performance

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

1. Supabase (Database & Authentication)

• Stores your account data and sound effects
• Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

2. ElevenLabs (AI Sound Generation)

• Processes your text prompts to generate sounds
• Privacy Policy: https://elevenlabs.io/privacy

3. RevenueCat (In-App Purchases)

• Processes subscription and purchase data
• Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

4. Google AdMob (Advertising)

• Shows ads and collects advertising data
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Google Play Services & Billing

• Facilitates in-app purchases and subscriptions
• We receive purchase tokens and order details; Google handles payment information
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Storage and Security

Storage

• Your data is stored securely on Supabase servers
• Sound effects are stored in encrypted cloud storage
• We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS)

Security Measures

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure authentication (Supabase Auth)
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no system is completely secure; use the app at your own risk and keep your account credentials confidential.

Data Retention

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account
• Sound effects: Retained until you delete them
• Analytics: Retained for 12 months
• We may retain limited records as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., billing history)

Sharing & Disclosure

• Service Providers. We work with trusted vendors (e.g., Supabase, ElevenLabs, RevenueCat, analytics providers) that process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements. We may disclose data if required by law or to protect legal rights, prevent harm, or investigate fraud.
• Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred subject to the same protections.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View Data: Access all your data through the app
• Download Data: Export your sound effects locally
• Delete Data: Delete individual sound effects or your entire account
• Update Data: Modify your account information in the app
• Opt out of marketing: Use the unsubscribe link in emails or contact electroo69og@gmail.com

Advertising Choices

• Opt-out of Personalized Ads: Through device settings
• Ad-Free Experience: Subscribe to Premium plans

Account Deletion

To delete your account and all data:

1. Open the app
2. Go to Settings
3. Select "Delete Account"
4. Confirm deletion

All your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Effectsly 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 we have collected information about a child, please contact us so we can delete it.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

Legal Compliance

GDPR (European Economic Area)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

CCPA (California)

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

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze app usage
• Provide personalized ads

You can control cookies through your device settings.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours and provide:

• Description of the breach
• Types of data affected
• Steps we're taking to address it
• Recommendations for protecting yourself

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Posting the new policy in the app with an updated "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification
• Displaying a notice when you open the app

Material changes will be communicated in-app or via email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: electroo69og@gmail.com