Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2, 2025

Welcome to the "Deaf Communication" app (referred to as "we" or "this app"). Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This privacy policy explains our data processing practices.

1. App Nature

This app belongs to the accessibility category and is a communication assistance tool specifically developed for the deaf and hard of hearing community, using local device speech recognition and speech synthesis technology to ensure user privacy security.

2. Information Collection

This app does not collect, store, or transmit any personal user information. We do not require you to provide names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information. All speech processing is completed locally on the device.

3. Local Data Storage

This app only stores the following settings information locally on your device:

• Speech settings - Personal preferences such as speech rate and volume
• App preferences - Interface language, theme settings, etc.
• Common phrases - Your customized frequently used communication phrases
• Recording mode - Close/far distance recording mode selection

This data is stored only on your device and is not uploaded to any servers or shared with third parties.

4. App Permissions

This app may request the following permissions to provide core functionality:

• Microphone permission: Used to record speech and convert it to text
• Speech recognition permission: Used for local speech recognition processing
• Local storage permission: Used only to save settings data locally on the device
• Notification permission: Used to send app status reminders

We do not use these permissions to collect personal information; all processing is completed locally on the device.

5. Third-Party Services

This app does not use any third-party analytics tools or data collection services. We do not collect usage statistics, error logs, or any user behavior data.

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for users of all ages. We do not collect any personal information from any users (including minors), fully complying with relevant privacy protection regulations.

7. Data Security

Since we do not collect any personal information, there is no risk of data breaches. All speech processing and settings data are securely stored locally on your device.

8. Privacy Policy Changes

If we make any changes to this privacy policy, we will update the policy content on this page and may notify users through in-app notifications. We recommend that you regularly review this policy to stay informed of any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about this privacy policy, please contact us through:

Email: [email protected]