Privacy Policy - Hanashi

1. Introduction

Niatteru LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates Hanashi, an AI-powered meeting assistant. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
Payment Information: Billing details processed securely by our payment provider (we do not store full card numbers)
Audio Recordings: Audio you record using the Service
Transcripts and Summaries: Text generated from your recordings

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Features used, recording duration, and interaction patterns
Device Information: Operating system, app version, and device identifiers
Log Data: Error logs and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain the Service
Process your audio into transcripts and summaries
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Send important service updates and communications
Improve the Service based on usage patterns
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Process Your Audio

Important: Your audio recordings are processed as follows:

Cloud Transcription: Audio is sent to our secure transcription service to generate text. Audio is processed in real-time and not permanently stored on our servers.
AI Summaries: Transcript text (not audio) is sent to AI services to generate summaries.
Local Storage: You can choose to store recordings locally on your device only.

We do not use your recordings or transcripts to train AI models without your explicit consent.

5. Data Storage and Security

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

Encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
Encryption at rest for stored data
Secure authentication and access controls
Regular security audits and updates

Your data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure located in the United States.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating the Service (payment processing, transcription, hosting)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your data
Export your data in a portable format
Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@hanashi.ai.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You can delete your recordings at any time. When you delete your account, we delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

10. International Users

If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Niatteru LLC
Email: privacy@hanashi.ai