Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-01-01

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using YouTypeFree, you consent to this Policy.

2. Data We Collect

• Account Data: username, email, hashed passwords, plan status, usage counters.
• Service Data: text submitted for TTS (processed transiently), generated audio filenames, timestamps.
• Technical Data: IP address, device/browser metadata, logs for security and troubleshooting.
• Payment Metadata: plan selection and status; we do not store full payment card data if processed by a third-party gateway.

3. How We Use Data

• Provide and improve the TTS Service.
• Authenticate users, enforce quotas, and prevent abuse.
• Communicate important updates or support responses.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce Terms of Use.

4. Data Retention

We retain account data for as long as your account remains active and as required by law. Text submitted for TTS is processed and may be temporarily cached for delivery, error handling, and performance monitoring, then periodically purged.

5. Security

We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. International Transfers

Data may be processed or stored on infrastructure provided by third parties (e.g., Tencent Cloud), which could be located in different jurisdictions.

7. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with service providers strictly for operating the Service, with law enforcement when legally required, or during a merger/acquisition subject to safeguards.

8. Your Rights

• Access, correction, deletion (subject to legal limits).
• Data portability and restrictions on processing where applicable.
• Withdraw consent for non-essential processing.

9. Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to maintain sessions and measure usage. You can control cookies through browser settings.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

12. Contact

Questions? Contact: [email protected]