Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2024
Welcome to Advanced Text-to-Speech Platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our text-to-speech and voice cloning services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Text Input: Text that you submit for speech synthesis
- Audio Files: Audio recordings you upload for voice cloning services
- Voice Consent: Explicit consent recordings for voice cloning authorization
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our services
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Analytics: Service usage patterns and performance metrics
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device for service functionality
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide text-to-speech and voice cloning services
- Process your audio and text inputs to generate speech
- Verify consent for voice cloning services
- Improve our services and user experience
- Ensure service security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Voice Cloning and Consent
Our voice cloning service requires explicit consent:
- Consent Recording: You must provide a separate audio recording explicitly stating your consent
- Voice Ownership: You must be the owner of the voice being cloned
- Authorized Use: Voice cloning is only permitted for authorized, legitimate purposes
- Consent Verification: We verify that consent recordings match reference audio
4. Data Processing and Third Parties
4.1 Google Cloud Services
We use Google Cloud Text-to-Speech API for speech synthesis:
- Your text and audio data may be processed by Google Cloud services
- Google's privacy policies and terms of service apply to their processing
- Data is processed in accordance with Google Cloud's security standards
4.2 Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only:
- With service providers necessary for platform operation
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With your explicit consent
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure, monitored servers
- Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- Text Inputs: Processed immediately and not permanently stored
- Audio Files: Processed for voice cloning and then deleted
- Generated Audio: Temporarily stored for download, then deleted
- Usage Data: Retained for analytics and service improvement
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain service functionality
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze service usage
- Improve user experience
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. 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.
11. Changes to This 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 on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us:
Email: privacy@texttospeech-platform.com
Address: [Your Business Address]
Phone: [Your Contact Number]
13. Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Google Cloud Platform Terms of Service
- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations
Last Updated: January 2024
This policy is effective immediately upon posting.