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Babbler

Privacy Policy

Updated: 07/09/2025

Introduction

Welcome to Babbler: AI Organizer ("Babbler," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Your privacy is important to us. This policy describes our commitment to protecting your personal information and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

1. Audio Recordings

  • What we collect: Voice recordings you create using the app's recording feature

  • How we use it: Audio files are temporarily processed for transcription via OpenAI's Whisper API

  • Retention: Audio recordings are not permanently stored on our servers and are deleted after transcription is complete

  • Local storage: Original audio files are stored locally on your device until you choose to delete them

2. Transcription Data

  • What we collect: Text transcriptions of your audio recordings generated by OpenAI

  • How we use it: Transcriptions are processed by OpenAI's GPT models to organize content into categories (todos, calendar events, research topics, shopping lists, and ideas)

  • Storage: Processed transcriptions and organized content are stored locally on your device

  • Retention: We do not retain transcription data on our servers

3. User Account Information

  • What we collect:

    • Apple Sign-In credentials (email, name)

    • Profile information (username, full name, avatar URL, website)

    • User ID and authentication tokens

  • How we use it: To provide account functionality and sync user preferences

  • Storage: Stored securely in our Supabase database

4. Device Information

  • What we collect:

    • Device identifiers and operating system information

    • App usage analytics and performance data

    • Error logs and crash reports

  • How we use it: To improve app functionality and user experience

5. Calendar and Reminder Integration Data

  • What we collect: Calendar events and reminders you create through the app

  • How we use it: To integrate with your device's Calendar and Reminders apps

  • Storage: This data is stored by your device's system apps, not by Babbler

Device Permissions

Our app requests the following permissions:

Required Permissions

  • Microphone Access: To record audio for transcription and organization

  • Calendar Access: To create calendar events from organized content

  • Reminders Access: To create reminders from organized content

How We Use Permissions

  • Microphone data is only used for transcription purposes

  • Calendar and reminder integrations only occur when you explicitly choose to create entries

  • We do not access existing calendar or reminder data

Third-Party Services

OpenAI Services

  • Purpose: Audio transcription (Whisper API) and content organization (GPT models)

  • Data Shared: Audio recordings (temporarily) and transcription text

  • Privacy Policy: OpenAI Privacy Policy

  • Data Retention: OpenAI may retain data for up to 30 days for abuse monitoring, after which it is deleted

Supabase

  • Purpose: Backend database and authentication services

  • Data Shared: User profile information and authentication data

  • Privacy Policy: Supabase Privacy Policy

  • Data Location: Data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure

Apple Services

  • Purpose: Sign In authentication and system integrations (Calendar, Reminders)

  • Data Shared: Authentication tokens and integration data

  • Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy Policy

External Links and Integrations

The app provides links to external services for research and productivity:

  • ChatGPT: Opens research queries in ChatGPT web interface

  • Google Search: Opens search queries in Google

  • Perplexity AI: Opens research queries in Perplexity

  • Todoist: Integrates with Todoist app for todo management

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services.

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

  • Audio recordings, transcriptions, and organized content are primarily stored locally on your device using secure local storage

  • Local data is encrypted and protected by your device's security features

  • You can delete local data at any time by removing sessions from the app

Cloud Storage

  • User profiles and authentication data are stored in Supabase's secure cloud infrastructure

  • All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS

  • We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data

Data Retention

  • Audio recordings: Deleted from our servers immediately after transcription

  • User account data: Retained until you delete your account

  • Local app data: Retained on your device until manually deleted

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Control

  • View Data: Access all your stored sessions and profile information within the app

  • Delete Data: Remove individual sessions or delete your entire account

Account Deletion

  • You can delete your account and associated data at any time

  • Contact us to request complete data deletion from our systems

  • Local data will remain on your device until manually deleted

Marketing Communications

  • We do not currently send marketing communications

  • Any future communications will include clear opt-out mechanisms

Children's Privacy

Babbler is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where our service providers (OpenAI, Supabase) operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app

  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided an email address)

  • Displaying a prominent notice in the app

Your continued use of the app after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data and context:

  • Performance of Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services

  • Legitimate Interests: Improving our services and preventing fraud

  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific uses

  • Legal Obligation: Where required by law

Contact Us

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

Email: support@trybabbler.app

For GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your rights under applicable data protection laws, please use the contact information above and specify the nature of your request.

Note: This privacy policy is designed to comply with major privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and others. Please consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.