Biometric Data Consent

What Is Biometric Data?

Biometric data refers to unique biological characteristics that can be used to identify an individual. In the context of our voice training service, this includes:

• Voice Recordings: Audio recordings of your voice during training sessions
• Voiceprint Analysis: Acoustic characteristics extracted from your voice
• Pitch Patterns: Your fundamental frequency and pitch variation data
• Resonance Characteristics: Formant frequencies and vocal tract resonance patterns
• Speaking Patterns: Rhythm, cadence, and intonation data

Why We Collect Voice Biometric Data

We collect voice biometric data solely to provide you with voice training services:

• Real-Time Feedback: Analyze your pitch and resonance during practice sessions
• Progress Tracking: Monitor changes in your voice over time
• Personalized Coaching: Generate AI-driven recommendations based on your voice characteristics
• Training Exercises: Customize exercises to your current voice profile and goals

Legal Basis for Collection

We collect biometric data based on your informed written consent, which you provide when:

1. Creating an account and agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
2. Enabling voice recording features in the application
3. Explicitly consenting to biometric data collection in your account settings

How We Collect Biometric Data

Voice Recording Sessions

When you use our voice training features:

• Your device's microphone captures audio
• Audio is processed in real-time to provide pitch and resonance feedback
• If you choose to save recordings, they are encrypted and stored securely
• You control when recording starts and stops

Voice Analysis

Our system analyzes your voice to extract:

• Fundamental frequency (pitch) measurements
• Formant frequencies (resonance characteristics)
• Spectral features for voice quality assessment
• Temporal patterns (speaking rate, rhythm)

What We Do NOT Collect

• Background conversations or ambient audio
• Audio from other applications
• Continuous recording outside of training sessions
• Voice data without your active participation

Data Storage & Security

Storage Location

• Voice recordings are stored on encrypted servers hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Data is stored in secure data centers with SOC 2 compliance
• Backups are encrypted and stored in geographically separate locations

Security Measures

• Encryption: AES-256 encryption for data at rest; TLS 1.3 for data in transit
• Access Controls: Strict role-based access; only authorized personnel can access raw voice data
• Audit Logging: All access to voice data is logged and monitored
• Data Isolation: Your voice data is isolated from other users' data

Data Retention & Deletion

Retention Period

• Voice Recordings: Retained until you delete them or close your account
• Voice Analysis Data: Retained for the duration of your subscription plus 90 days
• Anonymized/Aggregated Data: May be retained indefinitely for research (with your consent)

Deletion Schedule

Upon account deletion or consent withdrawal:

• Voice recordings are deleted within 30 days
• Voice analysis data is deleted within 30 days
• Backup copies are purged within 90 days

Your Rights

Under biometric privacy laws (including BIPA, Texas CUBI, and Washington law), you have the right to:

Right to Information

• Know what biometric data we collect
• Know why we collect it
• Know how long we retain it
• Know how we protect it

Right to Access

• Request a copy of your voice recordings
• Request a summary of voice analysis data we hold
• Export your data in a portable format

Right to Delete

• Delete individual voice recordings at any time
• Request deletion of all voice biometric data
• Close your account and have all data deleted

Right to Withdraw Consent

• Withdraw consent for future biometric data collection at any time
• Disable voice recording features while retaining other account features
• Opt out of anonymized data usage for research

How to Exercise Your Rights

Through the Application

1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Biometric Data
2. View, download, or delete your voice recordings
3. Manage your biometric consent preferences
4. Request a full data export

By Contacting Us

We will respond to all biometric data requests within 30 days.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do NOT sell, lease, or trade your biometric data to third parties.

Limited disclosure may occur only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: Cloud hosting (Amazon Web Services (AWS)) for secure storage only, under strict data processing agreements
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or court order
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition (you will be notified)

In all cases, third parties are prohibited from using your biometric data for their own purposes.

State-Specific Information

Illinois Residents (BIPA)

Under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (740 ILCS 14):

• We provide this written disclosure before collecting biometric data
• We obtain your informed written consent before collection
• We have a publicly available retention and destruction policy
• We will not sell, lease, or trade your biometric data
• You may bring a private cause of action for violations

Texas Residents

Under Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 503:

• We do not capture biometric identifiers for commercial purposes without consent
• We do not sell or disclose biometric data without consent
• We protect biometric data using reasonable care

Washington Residents

Under Washington House Bill 1493:

• We provide notice before collecting biometric data
• We obtain consent before collection
• We do not sell biometric data

Changes to This Policy

If we make material changes to how we collect or use biometric data:

• We will update this page and the Privacy Policy
• We will notify you by email
• We may request renewed consent for continued biometric data collection

Contact Us

For questions about biometric data collection or to exercise your rights:

We take biometric privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your voice data with the highest standards of care.