Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 10, 2025

BrailleMate ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide while using the BrailleMate mobile application (the “App”).

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through login or feedback forms).

b. Audio and Image Data

Microphone access is used only for speech recognition and is processed locally or via secure APIs (e.g., Google Speech API).
Camera and media access is used for scanning Braille documents and converting text and is not stored or shared unless you explicitly submit them to our servers for processing.

c. Device Information

We may collect anonymous usage statistics (e.g., crash logs, screen time, feature usage) for the purpose of improving the app.

2. How We Use Your Data

To convert Braille, text, or speech as requested.
To enhance functionality, personalization, and accessibility.
To analyze app performance and improve user experience.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent user data. Limited data may be sent to third-party services (e.g., Google Cloud APIs) for processing, and they are governed by their own privacy policies.

4. Data Security

We take all reasonable measures to protect your information using modern encryption and security protocols. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Children's Privacy

BrailleMate is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us for removal.

6. Your Choices

You can deny permissions (e.g., microphone, camera) at any time from your device settings.
You can delete the app to stop all data interactions.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, contact us at: