SomniSense Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 11, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to the SomniSense application (hereinafter referred to as "the App" or "SomniSense"). This Privacy Policy is designed to explain how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. SomniSense is committed to using advanced AI technology to help users monitor and analyze sleep breathing patterns, including snoring, breathing pauses, and reduced breathing events.

Please read this policy carefully to ensure you fully understand and agree to our privacy practices. If you do not agree with any content in this policy, please stop using the App. By using the App, you accept the practices described in this policy.

1. Data Collection and Use

1.1 Information We Collect

While using the App, we may collect the following types of information:

1.2 Required Permissions and Their Uses

To provide core functionality, the App requires the following permissions:

You can manage these permissions at any time through your device settings, but please note that refusing certain permissions may prevent specific features from functioning properly.

1.3 Data Use Purposes

The information we collect will only be used for the following purposes:

2. Data Storage and Security

2.1 Data Storage Location

a) Local Storage: Your sleep breathing data (including recordings, analysis results, and trend data) is primarily stored locally on your device. This ensures you have complete control over your data and can manage it directly.

b) Account Data: Basic information related to your account is stored on our secure servers for account maintenance and identity verification. This does not include your sleep recordings unless you explicitly choose to back them up.

2.2 Data Security Measures

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

• Data Encryption: All sensitive data transmission and storage use industry-standard end-to-end encryption technology.
• Access Control: Strict employee access controls and authentication systems ensure that only authorized personnel can access user data when necessary for support purposes.
• Security Audits: Regular security audits and vulnerability testing to identify and address potential risks.
• Incident Response: Comprehensive data security incident response plan to address any potential data breaches promptly.

2.3 Data Retention Period

We will retain your data for the following periods:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active. After account deactivation, this data is deleted within 30 days.
• Sleep Breathing Data: Stored locally on your device, with retention period controlled by you. You can delete this data at any time using in-app features. We recommend reviewing and managing your storage periodically.
• Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics may be retained for up to 24 months to help us improve the App's performance and features.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Information We Do Not Share

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties. We will not share your sleep breathing data without your explicit permission. Your audio recordings remain on your device unless you actively choose to share them.

3.2 Limited Data Sharing Circumstances

We may share certain information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With partners who provide technical support, cloud storage, and other services necessary to deliver our app features. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are restricted from using the data for any other purpose.
• Legal Requirements: In response to legal requirements, court orders, or mandatory requests from government agencies when legally required to do so.
• Security and Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transferred assets. You will be notified of any such change.

3.3 Anonymous and Aggregate Data

We may use anonymized and aggregated data for research, analysis, and service improvement. This data has all personal identifiers removed and is combined with data from many users, ensuring it cannot be linked back to you individually.

4. User Rights and Choices

4.1 Accessing and Controlling Your Data

You have the following rights and control over your data:

• Right to Access: You can view your account information and sleep breathing data through in-app settings at any time.
• Right to Delete: You can delete any sleep breathing data stored on your device, with options for selective deletion or complete removal.
• Right to Correct: You can update or correct your account information through the profile settings in the App.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can choose to stop using specific features, such as sleep recording or certain types of data collection.
• Right to Export: You can export your data in a commonly used format for your personal records or to share with healthcare providers.

4.2 Account Deactivation

You can deactivate your account at any time, after which:

• Your account information will be removed from our systems within 30 days
• Local data stored on your device will not be automatically deleted; you need to manually delete this data before deactivation if desired
• Any subscription will be canceled according to the subscription terms

4.3 Communication Choices

You can choose whether to receive our notifications and updates:

• Manage push notifications through in-app settings
• Unsubscribe from email communications via the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us
• Control which types of alerts and reminders you receive

5. Disclaimer

5.1 Non-Medical Device Statement

5.2 Usage Limitations

This App is intended for personal sleep breathing monitoring and awareness only. If you have sleep-related health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Do not delay seeking medical advice due to using this App. The app should not be used as a replacement for proper medical evaluation or treatment.

5.3 Accuracy Limitations

While we strive to provide high-quality analysis, the detection accuracy of this App is affected by various factors, including environmental noise, device placement, microphone quality, sleep position, and individual breathing patterns. Detection results should be considered as estimates rather than absolute measurements. Our reported accuracy rates (91% for snoring detection and 80% for breathing pause detection) are based on controlled testing environments, and actual performance may vary.

6. Children's Privacy Protection

This App is not directed at children under 13 years of age (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the applicable age. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you believe we have collected information from a child under the applicable age, please contact us immediately.

7. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or business developments. Significant changes will be communicated through in-app notifications or email. Continued use of the App after such notifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Thank you for choosing SomniSense. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing an excellent sleep breathing monitoring experience.