Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
Welcome to SpeakText.in ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our free online text-to-speech converter service.
By accessing or using SpeakText.in, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our text-to-speech service. However, we may collect limited information when you interact with our website:
- Text Input: The text you enter for conversion is processed locally in your browser using Web Speech API and is not transmitted to our servers or stored by us.
- Technical Data: Browser type, version, operating system, device type, IP address (anonymized), and approximate location (country-level).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, features used, and preferences.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect:
- Session information
- Preferences and settings
- Performance metrics
- Advertising data (with consent)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To provide and maintain our text-to-speech service | Contractual necessity |
| To improve and optimize our website performance | Legitimate interests |
| To analyze usage patterns and features | Legitimate interests |
| To display relevant advertisements (with consent) | Consent |
| To comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
| To prevent fraud and ensure security | Legitimate interests |
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising purposes (only with consent)
3.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies (including marketing)
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information:
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Browser data, interactions |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Usage statistics (anonymized) |
| Cloudflare | CDN & Security | Technical data |
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Limited data retention periods
- Secure hosting infrastructure
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
6.1 General Rights
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Portability: Request data portability
6.2 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Users)
For users in the European Union and European Economic Area, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
8.1 Lawful Bases for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you agree to cookies and tracking
- Contract: To provide our text-to-speech service
- Legitimate Interests: For website improvements and security
- Legal Obligation: When required by law
8.2 International Transfers
We process data primarily within the EU/EEA. Any transfers outside these areas use appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
9.1 Your CCPA Rights
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
9.2 "Do Not Sell My Personal Information"
We do not sell personal information. However, you can opt-out of marketing cookies through our cookie consent banner.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when revisions were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or by email (if you have provided contact information).
11. Contact Us
Speaktext.in
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@speaktext.in
- Contact Form: Visit our Contact Page
- Address: [Your Business Address, if applicable]
Data Protection Officer: If you are in the EU/EEA and wish to contact our Data Protection Officer, please email: dpo@speaktext.in
We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. If we need more time, we will notify you of the reason and extension period.