Ear to Hear Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect and Process

Local Device Storage:

• Scripture references and text you've discovered
• Personal notes and reflections on verses
• Weekly organization data and session history
• App preferences and Bible version selections
• Export history and user customizations

Audio Processing (Not Stored):

• Voice audio is processed in real-time for speech recognition
• Audio is sent to Apple's Speech Recognition servers temporarily
• No audio recordings are saved on your device or our servers
• Speech-to-text conversion happens live and is discarded after processing

All personal data is stored locally on your device using iOS Core Data and UserDefaults. We do not have access to your stored information.

2. How We Process Your Information

Speech Recognition Process:

• Your voice is captured and sent to Apple's Speech Recognition API for transcription
• Transcribed text is then analyzed by OpenAI's API to identify Bible references
• No audio files are stored; only text transcriptions are temporarily processed
• The system learns scripture patterns to improve accuracy over time

AI Scripture Recognition:

• Speech transcriptions are sent to OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini model for scripture parsing
• OpenAI processes this data according to their API terms (data not used for model training)
• We request only scripture references, not personal interpretations
• Processing happens in real-time with no permanent storage on external servers

3. OpenAI API Integration

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share data only with essential services:

• Apple Speech Recognition: Voice audio for real-time transcription only
• OpenAI: Text transcriptions for scripture identification (not stored by OpenAI)
• Apple App Store: Subscription management handled by Apple's secure systems

We do not use analytics services, advertising networks, or any other third-party services that would access your personal spiritual content.

5. Local Bible Data

Ear to Hear includes local Bible text databases (KJV, NIV, MEV) that are:

• Stored entirely on your device
• Accessed without internet connection
• Never transmitted to external servers
• Used only for displaying scripture text you've discovered

6. Audio and Microphone Usage

7. Data Security and Storage

• All personal data stored locally is protected by iOS security features and device encryption
• API communications use HTTPS encryption for data in transit
• We maintain no servers that store user content or audio data
• Deleting the app permanently removes all your local data
• Data export features allow you to backup your scripture history

8. Your Privacy Rights

• Complete Control: All your data lives on your device under your control
• Immediate Deletion: Remove individual notes, sessions, or all data instantly
• Audio Control: Start/stop microphone access at any time
• Export Freedom: Export your data in text or CSV format
• Offline Access: View your data without internet connection

9. Children's Privacy

Ear to Hear is suitable for all ages and families. Since all data remains on the user's device and we don't maintain user accounts, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Subscription Privacy

Subscription management is handled entirely by Apple's App Store:

• We receive only anonymous subscription status from Apple
• No personal payment information is shared with us
• Apple handles all billing and account management securely

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We will notify users of material changes through app updates and on this website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.