Privacy Policy

Introduction

Historic ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Historic, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our Service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address — Used for account identification, authentication, and important communications
• Name — Used to personalize your experience
• Profile information from Google Sign-In — If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We use this information solely for account creation and authentication.

Video and Audio Content

Historic requires access to your device's camera and microphone to record video journals. We collect:

• Video recordings — The videos you choose to record within the app
• Audio from recordings — Sound captured as part of your video recordings
• Transcriptions — Text generated from your audio using speech recognition technology
• AI-generated summaries — Summaries and insights derived from your transcriptions

Device and Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• Device type and operating system version
• App version
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Crash reports and performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process and store your video recordings securely
• Generate transcriptions of your spoken content
• Create AI-powered summaries and insights from your entries
• Authenticate your identity and maintain account security
• Send important service-related communications
• Respond to your requests and support inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Camera and Microphone Access

Historic requires access to your device's camera and microphone to function. This access is used exclusively for:

• Recording video journals that you initiate
• Capturing audio for transcription purposes

We do not access your camera or microphone without your explicit action (pressing the record button). We do not record in the background or access your device's photo library without permission.

Speech Recognition and Transcription

Historic uses speech recognition technology to transcribe your video recordings into text. This enables you to search, review, and organize your journal entries more effectively.

Transcription processing may occur on our servers or through third-party services. All transcription data is associated with your account and subject to the same privacy protections as your video content.

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Video files are encrypted during transmission (TLS/SSL)
• Data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure
• Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel
• We regularly review and update our security practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In — For authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to data they collect: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Cloud hosting providers — For secure data storage and processing
• AI/ML services — For transcription and summarization features

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We select partners who maintain appropriate security and privacy standards.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. You can delete individual recordings at any time within the app.

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion — Request deletion of your personal information
• Export — Request a portable copy of your data
• Withdraw consent — Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Historic is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
General inquiries: [email protected]