Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
NaturalSpeaker ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our text-to-speech service.
By using NaturalSpeaker, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Device Fingerprinting (Anonymous)
To enforce fair usage limits and prevent abuse, we use anonymous device fingerprinting:
- IP address (truncated to remove the last octet for privacy)
- Browser User-Agent string
- Optional device information (screen resolution, timezone, language preferences)
- All data is combined and hashed using SHA256 to create an anonymous identifier
Usage Data
- Word count of text processed
- Number of requests made
- Date and time of usage
- No personal content or text is stored
How We Use Your Information
- Enforce daily usage limits per device (currently 5,000 words per day)
- Prevent abuse and ensure fair usage for all users
- Generate anonymous usage statistics
- Improve our service performance and reliability
Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored in encrypted SQLite databases
- Device fingerprints are irreversible SHA256 hashes
- No raw personal data is ever stored
- Usage logs are automatically deleted after 90 days
- Data is processed server-side only
What We Don't Collect
- Personal information (name, email, phone number)
- Account information (we don't require registration)
- Your actual text content
- Location data beyond general region
- Cookies for tracking purposes
Third-Party Services
We use secure text-to-speech processing services. When you use our service:
- Your text is sent to secure processing services
- We do not store your text content
- Our processing partners' privacy policies apply
- Audio is generated and returned immediately
Your Rights
Since we don't collect personal data, there's no personal data to access, modify, or delete. However, you can:
- Clear your browser data to reset device fingerprinting
- Use the service anonymously without providing any personal information
- Contact us if you have privacy concerns
Compliance
- GDPR Compliant: No personal data collection means GDPR doesn't apply
- CCPA Compliant: No personal information is collected or sold
- Privacy by Design: Our system is built with privacy as a core principle
Children's Privacy
Our service is safe for all ages. We don't collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.