Speecho (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how our app collects, uses, and safeguards your data when you use our Text-to-Speech services.

1. Information We Collect

• User Files & Documents: If you upload files (e.g., PDFs, text files, eBooks, or content from your gallery/Kindle library), we access the file contents solely to extract text and convert it into speech.
• Camera Data (Scan Feature): If you use the scan option, the app accesses your camera to capture and extract text from images. This data is used only for text-to-speech conversion.
• App Usage Data: We may collect non-identifiable technical data such as device type, OS version, and app interactions to improve performance and features.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Convert uploaded text, scanned content, or eBook data into speech.
• Provide voice customization and playback features.
• Improve app functionality, user experience, and performance.

3. Data Storage & Retention

• Temporary Processing: Uploaded files and scanned text are processed temporarily to generate speech.
• No Permanent Storage: We do not permanently store, sell, or share your uploaded files, scanned data, or extracted text.
• Local Processing: Wherever possible, all conversions happen locally on your device. If cloud services are required (e.g., advanced voice synthesis), data is securely transmitted and not retained after processing.

4. Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party tools (e.g., voice synthesis APIs, Amazon Kindle integration). These providers may process your data only as necessary to deliver the requested features and are bound by their own privacy policies.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Information is only shared if:

• Required by law, regulation, or legal request.
• Necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of our users, app, or services.

6. User Rights

• Withdraw access to files, gallery, or camera at any time through your device settings.
• Request deletion of any data that may have been temporarily stored.
• Decline permission requests (note: some features may not work without required permissions).

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us for removal.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

📧 appspeecho@gmail.com.