Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 26, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Sidewave Digital Inc. ("Sidewave", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the SpeakLane website and macOS application (the "App").

Key points:

• SpeakLane runs locally on your device; we do not host your content.
• Payments are handled by Polar.sh under their terms and privacy policy.
• Contact us at support[at]speaklane.app for any privacy questions.

Local-first and no hosting

SpeakLane is a private, local-first app. We do not host, store, or process your app content on our servers. Your recordings, transcripts, and files stay on your device unless you choose to share them or connect a third-party service.

Information we collect

• Support communications, such as emails you send to us.
• Purchase and subscription metadata from Polar.sh (such as your name, email, plan, payment status, and transaction identifiers).
• Basic website analytics and security logs (if enabled), such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

How we use information

• Provide support and respond to requests.
• Process payments, refunds, and license access.
• Operate, secure, and improve our website and services.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Payment processing (Polar.sh)

Payments are processed by Polar.sh. Polar.sh handles your payment details and acts under its own terms and privacy policy. We do not receive or store full payment card details.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed to operate SpeakLane, such as:

• Polar.sh for payment processing and subscription management.
• Service providers that help us run the website, email, and support systems.
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.

Data retention

We retain support messages and transaction records only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use SpeakLane at your own risk.

Your choices and rights

You can request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting support[at]speaklane.app. We may need to retain certain records for legal or accounting purposes.

Children's privacy

SpeakLane is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of SpeakLane after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Questions? Email support[at]speaklane.app.