Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

At Manisera, 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 mobile application ("App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when using the App, including:

  • Profile Information: Name, age, gender, and personal preferences you provide during onboarding
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including session completion, progress tracking, and feature usage
  • Preferences: Your selected focus categories, time preferences for reminders, and other customization settings

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
  • Usage Information: How you interact with the App, features used, time spent in the App, and crash reports
  • Location Information: General location data (if you grant permission) for timezone detection

1.3 Speech Recognition Data

The App uses speech recognition features to verify your pronunciation of affirmations. Speech data is processed locally on your device when possible, and may be sent to third-party speech recognition services (such as Google Speech-to-Text) for processing. We do not store your voice recordings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality
  • Personalize your experience with customized affirmations
  • Track your progress and provide statistics
  • Send you reminder notifications (if you opt-in)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics providers, cloud storage services, and speech recognition services
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent

5. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

  • Google Play Services / Apple App Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases
  • Speech Recognition Services: For voice recognition features
  • Analytics Services: To understand app usage and improve performance

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can access your personal information stored in the App
  • Correction: You can update or correct your profile information at any time
  • Deletion: You can delete your account and associated data through the App settings
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of notifications and certain data collection features
  • Data Export: You can request a copy of your data

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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. International Data Transfers

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

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the App's services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material 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.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

12. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • The right to access, update, or delete your personal information
  • The right to rectification
  • The right to object to processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@manisera.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

14. Consent

By using the Manisera App, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.