Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 13, 2026

At Verbi ("App"), we take the privacy of our users seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use our App, how it is used, and how it is protected.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Audio Recordings

• Audio recordings you create using the App are stored locally on your device
• Your audio recordings are never uploaded to our servers
• If you enable iCloud Sync, your recordings are stored encrypted in Apple's iCloud service

1.2 Transcription and Summary

• Audio transcription uses Apple's on-device Speech Recognition technology
• For AI summary generation, only the transcription text (not the audio file) is sent to OpenAI API
• OpenAI does not use submitted texts to train their models (API policy)

1.3 Usage Data

• We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and user experience
• This data includes: app launch count, recording duration, feature usage and other anonymous metrics
• Does not contain personally identifiable information
• Collected using Firebase Analytics

1.4 Subscription Information

• In-app purchases are processed through Apple App Store
• Your payment information is managed by Apple and is never seen or stored by us
• Anonymous subscription status tracking is done through RevenueCat service

1.5 Invite Codes

If you use the invite-a-friend feature, the following is stored on our servers (Google Cloud Firestore):

• Your invite code, and the fact that it belongs to your installation
• Which invite code you entered, if you entered one
• The Premium reward days you have earned and when they expire

You are identified by an anonymous subscription identifier generated by RevenueCat. We do not store your name, email address or phone number, and this data is never linked to your recordings, transcripts or summaries, which continue never to leave your device except as described in 1.2.

Device check. So that each device can claim a reward only once, we confirm that a request comes from a genuine device:

• On iOS we use Apple's DeviceCheck. Apple keeps the per-device flag on Apple's own systems; we store no device identifier.
• On Android we use Google Play Integrity together with your device's Android ID. We do not store the Android ID itself — our server converts it into an irreversible cryptographic hash, and only that hash is kept.

Retention. Invite records, reward records and the device hash are kept indefinitely, including after you uninstall the App. This is what makes the one-reward-per-device rule work; without it, the reward could be claimed again and again by reinstalling. To request deletion of your invite data, write to theverbiapp@gmail.com.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide app functionality
• To improve user experience
• To identify and resolve technical issues
• To develop new features
• To fulfill legal obligations

3. Data Security

• All audio recordings are stored encrypted locally on your device
• iCloud synchronization uses Apple's end-to-end encryption standard
• No audio recordings are stored on our servers
• Transcription and summary data are stored locally on your device
• The only data we hold on our own servers is the invite and reward data described in 1.5; it contains no recordings, transcripts or summaries

4. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

• Apple iCloud: To synchronize your data across devices (optional)
• RevenueCat: For subscription management
• OpenAI: For AI summary generation (transcription text only)
• Firebase: For app performance monitoring and anonymous usage analytics
• Google Cloud: To store invite codes and reward records
• Apple DeviceCheck (iOS) and Google Play Integrity (Android): To confirm that a reward is claimed only once per device

5. User Rights

Our users have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Your recordings, transcripts and summaries are stored on your device and you can access them at any time. For the invite data described in 1.5, write to theverbiapp@gmail.com.
• Right to Deletion: You can permanently delete your recordings from within the app. Invite and reward data is held on our servers and is not removed by uninstalling; to have it deleted, write to theverbiapp@gmail.com.
• Data Portability: You can export your recordings
• Right to Object: You can object to data processing and delete the app

6. Children's Privacy

Our App does not target children under 13 and does not knowingly collect information from this age group.

7. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When significant changes occur, we will notify you through an in-app notification.

8. GDPR Compliance

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Your personal data is processed lawfully and fairly
• Data is kept accurate and up to date
• Processed for specific, explicit and legitimate purposes
• Adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary
• Kept for no longer than necessary

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

10. Contact Us

For questions about our Privacy Policy:

Email: theverbiapp@gmail.com