Privacy Policy - Whatsit | Whatever Works Studio

1. Overview

Whatsit ("the App") takes your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information the App collects and how it is used. The App lets you record voice memos that are automatically transcribed by AI and organized into categories.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Anonymous Identifier

What: An anonymous identifier (UID) generated automatically by the app. No personally identifying information such as email, name, or profile is collected.
Purpose: To associate memos with your own data
How: Handled via Firebase Anonymous Authentication — no sign-in required.

2.2 Voice Data

What: Voice memos you record
Purpose: To transcribe speech to text and automatically classify the content into categories
How: Recorded audio is sent to our Firebase server for transcription by Google Gemini AI. See "Data Retention" below for what happens after transcription.

2.3 Memo Data

What: Transcribed text, AI-assigned category / priority / schedule information, and memo status
Purpose: To provide and sync your organized memos
Where: Stored in Cloud Firestore, linked to your account

2.4 Notification Token

What: A device token (FCM token) used to deliver push notifications
Purpose: To send processing-complete and reminder notifications

2.5 Usage Statistics (Anonymous)

What: App usage events (e.g., number of recordings, screen navigation)
Purpose: To improve service quality and analyze usage patterns
How: Collected anonymously via Firebase Analytics

3. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following external services, each governed by its own privacy policy:

Service	Provider	Purpose	Data Shared
Firebase Authentication (anonymous)	Google	Anonymous identifier	Anonymous UID
Cloud Firestore	Google	Storing and syncing memo data	Transcribed text, classification
Firebase Storage	Google	Temporary audio upload for transcription	Recorded audio
Google Gemini API	Google LLC	Speech-to-text and AI classification	Recorded audio (audio file)
Firebase Cloud Messaging	Google	Push notifications	Device token
Firebase Analytics	Google	Usage statistics	Anonymized usage events

External service privacy policies and terms:

3.1 Third-Party AI Processing and Equivalent Protection

Your recorded audio files are sent to and processed by Google Gemini API (Google LLC) for transcription and automatic classification (category, priority, and schedule). After processing, only the transcribed text and classification results are returned to the App.

We require the third party above (Google LLC) to protect this data at a level equal to or greater than our own, in accordance with applicable law, and the data is processed solely for the purpose of providing the Whatsit service. Data sent to the Google Gemini API is handled under the Google Gemini API Terms; under those terms, data submitted through paid services is not used to train Google's generative AI models.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

4.1 Account and Memo Data

Account information and memo data are retained while you use the service and are deleted upon account deletion request.
Deleting the App may not remove data stored on the server; to fully delete your data, please request account deletion via the contact below.

4.2 Audio Files

Recorded audio is used solely for transcription and is uploaded to the server temporarily for that purpose.
Audio used for transcription is handled in accordance with Google's data processing policies.

5. Children's Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

6. Your Rights

Access: You can view your stored memos within the App at any time
Deletion: You can delete individual memos in the App; to delete your account and all data, contact us below
Permission withdrawal: You can change microphone and notification permissions anytime in iOS Settings
Sign out: You can sign out at any time from the App's settings menu

7. Changes to This Policy

If this policy changes, the changes will be announced through an App update or this page.

8. Contact

For privacy inquiries or account deletion requests, please contact:

Email: do@whateverworks.studio
Developer: Whatever Works Studio