Privacy Policy

Overview

This Is My Voice is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app designed to give a voice to those who need it most. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Local Data Only

This Is My Voice stores all user data locally on your device. We do NOT collect, transmit, or store any personal information on remote servers. Specifically:

• Voice Settings - Your selected voice, speech rate, pitch, and volume preferences are stored locally in UserDefaults
• App Preferences - Grid size, theme, PIN, and customization settings are stored locally on your device
• Custom Content - Any custom symbols, categories, or images you create are stored in your device's local storage
• Premium Unlock Status - Your premium unlock status is stored securely in your device's Keychain
• Personal Voice - If you use iOS Personal Voice, this data is managed entirely by iOS and never leaves your device

Network Requests

The app makes minimal network requests only for:

1. In-App Purchase Verification - Communication with Apple's StoreKit servers to process and verify premium purchases (handled entirely by Apple)
2. Redeem Code Validation - If you redeem a promotional code, we validate it against our Firebase database to ensure it hasn't been used before. Only the code itself is transmitted - no personal information

Third-Party Services

Apple StoreKit

We use Apple's StoreKit framework for in-app purchases. Apple's privacy policy applies to purchase transactions: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Firebase (Limited Use)

We use Firebase solely for validating promotional redeem codes. When you enter a redeem code:

• The code is checked against our database to verify it's valid and unused
• No personal information is transmitted or stored
• The code is marked as redeemed to prevent reuse
• Google's Firebase privacy policy applies: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Personal Voice (iOS Feature)

If you use iOS 17+ Personal Voice:

• This feature is managed entirely by Apple's iOS
• Voice data never leaves your device
• We do not have access to your Personal Voice recordings
• Apple's privacy policy applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Data Storage and Security

All data is stored locally on your device using:

• UserDefaults - For app preferences and settings
• Keychain - For secure storage of premium unlock status
• Documents Directory - For custom images and board configurations

Data Persistence

• Premium unlock status persists in Keychain even if you delete the app (so you don't lose your purchase)
• All other data is deleted when you delete the app

Board Export and Sharing

The app allows you to export board configurations as .timv files. When you export or share a board:

• The file is created locally on your device
• You control how and with whom you share it (AirDrop, Files app, etc.)
• We do not have access to these files or know when/how they're shared
• Shared files may contain your custom settings, images, and preferences

Children's Privacy

This Is My Voice is designed for users of all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children or adults. All data remains on the device.

The app complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by not collecting any personal information from users of any age.

Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

• Delete Data - Delete the app to remove all local data (except Keychain premium unlock)
• Reset Settings - Use the PIN reset feature to reset your PIN
• Custom Content - Delete custom symbols and categories within the app's edit mode
• Premium Status - Contact support to remove premium unlock from Keychain if desired

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting the new policy on this page
• Notifying users via app update notes (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

International Users

This Is My Voice is available worldwide. All data is stored locally on your device, regardless of your location. No data is transferred internationally.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices:

Developer: John Ryles
Email: johnwryles@gmail.com
Website: https://www.johnryles.com
Support: Support Page

Your Consent

By using This Is My Voice, you consent to this privacy policy.