1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide you with the best experience on Cacti. Here’s what we collect and why:
a. Authentication Data
What we collect: When you sign up or log in using Google or Apple Login, we collect basic authentication data such as your name and email address provided by these services.
Why we collect it: This data is used solely for authentication purposes to securely identify you and grant access to your account.
What we don’t do: We do not use this data for any other purpose, such as marketing or profiling.
b. Transcribed Notes
What we collect: When you speak to record a note, we transcribe your audio into text using paid AI models. The transcribed notes are stored in your account.
Why we collect it: We store your transcribed notes so you can access them later and converse with them through the App.
Retention: Your transcribed notes are stored until you choose to delete them. Once deleted, they are permanently removed from our servers.
c. Audio Files
What we collect: We temporarily process your audio files on your device to transcribe them into text.
What we don’t do: We do not store your audio files on our servers or anywhere else. They are deleted from your device immediately after transcription is complete.
d. Chat Data
What we collect: When you converse with your notes, we process the chat interactions in real time.
What we don’t do: We do not store your chat history or interactions. Once the conversation ends, this data is not retained.
e. Other Data
We do not collect additional personal data beyond what is outlined above unless explicitly required to improve functionality or comply with legal obligations (see Section 6).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Authenticate your identity and provide access to Cacti via Google or Apple Login.
Transcribe your spoken notes and store the text for your use.
Enable you to converse with your notes through AI-powered features.
Improve the App’s functionality and user experience.
We do not use your data for marketing, advertising, or any purpose unrelated to the core functionality of Cacti.
3.Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate Cacti:
a. Google and Apple Login
These services provide authentication. Their use of your data is governed by their respective privacy policies:
b. Paid AI Models
We use paid, third-party AI models to transcribe your audio and enable conversations with your notes.
Data Protection: These models are configured not to use your data for training or any other purpose beyond providing the service to you. Your data remains private and is not retained by these providers.
We ensure that all third-party providers comply with strict data protection standards.
4. Data Storage and Security
Where we store data: Your transcribed notes and authentication data are stored on secure servers located in India [adjust if your servers are elsewhere, e.g., "the United States" or "the EU"].
How we protect it: We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
Retention: Transcribed notes are stored until you delete them. Audio files are not stored and are deleted from your device after transcription. Chat data is not stored at all.
5. Your Choices and Control
Delete Your Notes: You can delete your transcribed notes at any time through the App. Once deleted, they are permanently removed from our servers.
Account Deletion: If you delete your Cacti account, all associated data (authentication details and transcribed notes) will be permanently deleted.
Audio Files: Audio files are automatically deleted from your device after transcription, requiring no action from you.
6. Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We will notify you of such requests unless prohibited by law.
7. Children’s Privacy
Cacti is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
If you use Cacti from outside the region where our servers are located, your data may be transferred internationally.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Address: N-21, B Block, Saket, New Delhi, 110017, India