Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Speakio. Speakio is a browser extension that helps you listen to web content with text‑to‑speech. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

1. Account Information (if you create an account)

   • What we collect: name, email address, and basic profile information.
   • Purpose: account management, customer support, and subscription status.

2. Usage Data

   • What we collect: feature usage (e.g., play, pause, speed changes), plan tier, and basic usage metrics.
   • Purpose: improve product experience, diagnose issues, and optimize performance.

3. Device & Browser Information

   • What we collect: browser type, OS, extension version, locale, and device type.
   • Purpose: compatibility, debugging, and product improvement.

4. Text‑to‑Speech Content

   • What we collect: when using natural voice (cloud) synthesis, the text you choose to read is sent to our voice provider to generate audio.
   • Purpose: generate speech for playback.
   • Note: robotic/local voices are processed locally in your browser without sending text to our servers.

5. Cookies

   • What we collect: cookies or similar technologies that remember preferences and session state on our website.
   • Purpose: authentication, security, and user experience.

6. Payment Information

   • What we collect: billing details necessary to process payments (handled by payment providers).
   • Purpose: subscription billing and receipts.

How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain Speakio services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Improve product quality and user experience
• Communicate product updates and support
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only when necessary:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud voice providers) to deliver the service
• Legal compliance if required by law or valid legal process
• Security and safety to protect users, Speakio, and the public

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may:

• Manage your account information
• Choose robotic/local voices to avoid sending text to cloud providers
• Contact us to request access or deletion of your data

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

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

Email: support@speakio.app

By using Speakio, you agree to this Privacy Policy.