1. Introduction
StarCy ("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 the StarCy mobile application (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.
2. Information We Collect
When you use StarCy, we may collect the following personal information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and profile information
- Voice Data: Voice recordings and transcripts when you interact with StarCy's AI assistant
- Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and company affiliations of your contacts (when you grant permission)
- Calendar Data: Meeting schedules, attendees, locations, and event details from your connected calendar services
- Email Data: Email content, sender/recipient information, subject lines, and metadata from your connected email accounts
- Location Data: Your current location and address information (when you grant permission) for features like finding nearby places and ride booking
- Payment Information: We do not directly store payment card information. Payment processing is handled by third-party services (Stripe, Apple In-App Purchase) in compliance with PCI-DSS standards
When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
- Usage Data: App features used, interaction patterns, session duration, tap/click data
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, and crash reports
- Performance Data: App performance metrics, error logs, and diagnostic information
When you connect third-party services to StarCy, we collect:
- Google Calendar: Calendar events, attendees, meeting times, locations, and descriptions
- Gmail: Email messages, threads, sender/recipient information, and metadata
- Stripe/Paddle: Revenue data, transaction information, subscription status, and customer metrics
- Uber: Ride booking preferences and destination information (we do not store payment information)
- Google Places: Location search results and place details
- Vapi: Voice interaction data and AI assistant conversation logs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Core Functionality
- Provide AI-powered assistance through voice and text interactions
- Display personalized information in the Dynamic Island feature
- Prepare you for upcoming meetings with relevant context
- Monitor and notify you about important emails from VIP contacts
- Track business metrics and revenue data (when connected)
- Set reminders and manage your schedule
- Find nearby places and facilitate ride bookings
- Schedule and manage calendar events
- Extract and store memory context from conversations
App Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve app features and user experience
- Develop new features and functionality
- Troubleshoot technical issues and bugs
- Conduct research and analytics
Communication
- Send you important updates about the App
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send notifications about meetings, emails, and reminders
- Provide personalized recommendations
Security and Legal Compliance
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- Protect the rights, property, and safety of StarCy, our users, and others
4. Data Processing and AI
AI Processing
- Voice Transcription: Your voice recordings are processed using third-party AI services (Vapi, OpenAI) to convert speech to text and generate responses
- Natural Language Understanding: We use AI models to understand your requests, extract information, and provide intelligent assistance
- Memory Extraction: Our AI analyzes conversations to extract and store relevant information (names, preferences, locations, etc.) to personalize your experience
- Email Analysis: AI models analyze your emails to detect VIP contacts, urgency, and suggest follow-ups
- On-Device Processing: Some AI processing occurs locally on your device to minimize data transmission
Data Retention for AI Training
- We do not use your personal data to train third-party AI models without your explicit consent
- Conversation transcripts and voice data may be retained to improve StarCy's personalized responses for your account only
- You can request deletion of your AI interaction history at any time
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Third-Party Service Providers We share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the App:
- Vapi: Voice AI platform for processing voice interactions
- OpenAI: AI language models for natural language processing
- Google Cloud Platform: Cloud infrastructure and services
- Stripe/Paddle: Payment processing for subscriptions
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Third-Party Integrations (With Your Permission) When you connect third-party services, we access and process data from:
- Google (Gmail, Calendar, Places API)
- Uber (for ride booking)
You can disconnect these integrations at any time through the App settings. Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Requests from government authorities
- Protection of our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Enforcement of our Terms of Service
Business Transfers If StarCy is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
6.Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information: - Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL and at rest using AES-256 encryption
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data
- Authentication: Secure authentication mechanisms protect your account
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure Infrastructure: We use secure cloud infrastructure with redundancy and backup systems However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access and Portability - Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you - Export your data in a machine-readable format
Correction and Deletion - Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information - Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Consent and Objection - Withdraw consent for data processing at any time - Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes - Opt-out of marketing communications
Data Minimization - Request that we limit the processing of your personal information - Disconnect third-party integrations to stop data collection from those services
California Privacy Rights (CCPA) If you are a California resident, you have additional rights: - Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold - Right to delete personal information - Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data) - Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
European Privacy Rights (GDPR) If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights: - Right to data portability - Right to restrict processing - Right to object to automated decision-making - Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Exercising Your Rights To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at yutish@starcy.ai. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion
- Voice Recordings: Retained for 30 days unless you request earlier deletion
- Conversation Transcripts: Retained for 1 year to improve personalization
- Email and Calendar Data: Synced in real-time; deleted when you disconnect the integration
- Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
- Legal Compliance: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations You can request deletion of your data at any time through the App settings or by contacting us.
9. Children's Privacy
StarCy is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at yutish@starcy.ai.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through StarCy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated Privacy Policy in the App
- Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
- Displaying an in-app notification
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: yutish@starcy.ai
Website: https://starcy.ai
13. Consent
By using StarCy, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.