Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 1, 2025
Introduction
Speechbly ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our text-to-speech service at https://speechbly.com.
Our service converts text documents, newsletters, articles, and other content into audio files so you can listen on the go to your reading list.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect the following personal information when you use our service:
- Name: Your full name for account identification
- Email Address: For account creation, communication, and service updates
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely by Stripe)
Note: Note: We do not collect, store, or process credit card numbers or payment details. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe.
Anonymous Analytics Data
We collect anonymous data to improve our service and detect fraud:
- Session Information: Anonymous session IDs for tracking user journeys
- Geographic Data: Country and city information (no precise location)
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
- Page Analytics: Which pages you visit and how you navigate our site
- Traffic Sources: How you found our website (search engines, social media, etc.)
- UTM Parameters: Campaign tracking information if you clicked a marketing link
- IP Address Hash: Hashed IP addresses for fraud detection (not stored in plain text)
Cookies and Web Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your session and preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our service performance and user experience
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide and maintain our text-to-speech service
- Account Management: To create and manage your account
- Order Processing: To process payments and deliver purchased credits
- Communication: To send you service updates, account notifications, and important changes
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
- Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and abuse
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except as described below:
- Payment Processing: We share billing information with Stripe for payment processing
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with regular security updates
- Payment Security: Payment processing handled securely by Stripe with PCI DSS compliance
- IP Hashing: IP addresses are hashed for privacy in analytics data
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
- Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings in your browser
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you via email of significant changes
- Post the updated policy on our website
Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: speechbly@gmail.com
Website: https://speechbly.com