BASHCAT Application Privacy Policy

Developer:BASHCAT

Last Updated:March 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter "Policy") applies to all applications and related services developed and operated by BASHCAT. Please read all provisions carefully before using our services.

Article 1 — Data Collection

To provide and improve our services, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

• ·Location Data: With your explicit authorization, the service may collect your geographic location information for the purpose of delivering location-based features.
• ·Usage Data: Anonymized data including application usage frequency, feature utilization statistics, and activity logs.
• ·Device Data: Technical information such as device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and network connection status.
• ·Account Data: Contact information provided at registration, including name and email address.
• ·Business Data: Project requirements, technical specifications, and other business-related information you voluntarily provide.

Article 2 — Purpose of Data Use

Data collected by us is used solely for the following defined purposes:

• ·To provide core application functionality and maintain normal service operation.
• ·To display necessary user information within community features, where applicable.
• ·To analyze usage data for the continuous improvement of service quality and user experience.
• ·To provide technical support and respond to user inquiries and requests.
• ·To send important service notifications, security alerts, and project update information.
• ·To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.

Article 3 — Data Sharing

We are committed to never selling your personal data to any third party. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• ·With your explicit consent.
• ·Where necessary to share with partners in order to provide services you have requested.
• ·As required by law, court order, or lawful investigation by a governmental authority.
• ·Where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of BASHCAT, our users, or the public.

Article 4 — Data Security

We implement the following technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal data:

• ·Industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption technology to secure data in transit.
• ·Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms.
• ·Regular security system updates and vulnerability patching.
• ·Restricted internal access to personal data, limited to personnel with a legitimate business need.
• ·Periodic review of data security measures and ongoing enhancement of protective capabilities.

Article 5 — Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary, in accordance with the following rules:

• ·Duration of Account: Your account data will be retained until you actively request account deletion.
• ·Statutory Retention Periods: Certain data will be retained for periods required by applicable laws and regulations.
• ·Post-Purpose Retention: Once the purpose for which data was collected has been fulfilled and no legal retention obligation exists, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Article 6 — User Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• ·Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• ·Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• ·Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of personal data we hold about you.
• ·Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the manner in which we process your personal data.
• ·Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw any previously granted consent to the processing of your personal data at any time.
• ·Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Article 7 — Location Services

The following provisions apply to the collection and use of location data:

• ·Collection of location data is entirely voluntary and subject to your authorization; you may choose not to provide it at any time.
• ·You may disable location service permissions at any time through your device's system settings.
• ·Disabling location services does not affect the normal use of other application features.
• ·We will not continuously track your geographic location without your consent.

Article 8 — Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our websites and applications may use the following technologies:

• ·Necessary Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of our website and application to operate properly.
• ·Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our services in order to improve the user experience.
• ·Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalization settings.

You may manage or disable these cookies through your browser settings.

Article 9 — Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate the following third-party services. Each such service maintains its own privacy policy, which we recommend you review independently:

• ·Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics): Used to collect anonymized usage statistics.
• ·Push notification services (e.g., Firebase Cloud Messaging): Used to deliver application notifications.
• ·Cloud storage services: Used for data backup and cross-device synchronization.

Article 9-1 — Third-Party AI Services

The application "LM Memo" (LM備忘錄) offers optional AI-powered features, including summary generation and intelligent Q&A. Use of these features may involve transmitting certain data to third-party AI service providers of your choosing.

Article 9-2 — iCloud Backup

The application provides an optional iCloud Drive backup feature that allows you to back up your recordings and data to your personal iCloud account.

• ·Backup data is stored in your own iCloud Drive account and is governed by Apple's iCloud Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
• ·iCloud backup is entirely optional and must be manually initiated by you.
• ·We do not have access to your iCloud Drive data; all data is encrypted and managed by Apple.

Article 9-3 — Apple Watch Companion App

The application provides a companion Apple Watch app that communicates with the iPhone app via Apple's WatchConnectivity framework.

• ·Data transferred between iPhone and Apple Watch remains on your devices and is transmitted through Apple's encrypted WatchConnectivity protocol.
• ·No data from the Watch app is sent to any third-party server.

Article 9-4 — YouTube Content Import

The application provides an optional feature to import audio from YouTube videos for transcription purposes.

• ·This feature uses a third-party service (Cobalt API) to extract audio from YouTube URLs you provide.
• ·Only the YouTube URL you specify is sent to the Cobalt API; no personal information is transmitted.
• ·The extracted audio is processed entirely on-device for transcription and is not stored on any external server.
• ·You are responsible for ensuring your use of this feature complies with YouTube's Terms of Service.

Article 10 — Children's Privacy

We place great importance on the protection of children's privacy:

• ·This service is not designed for or directed at children under the age of thirteen.
• ·We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of thirteen.
• ·If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will promptly take appropriate measures to delete such data.
• ·If you believe we may hold personal data belonging to a child, please contact us immediately.

Article 11 — Policy Changes

We reserve the right to revise this Policy at any time. The following procedures apply upon any such revision:

• ·We will publish an update notice within the application or on our website.
• ·For material changes, users will additionally be notified by email or in-app push notification.
• ·We recommend that you periodically review this Policy to stay informed of the latest privacy practices.
• ·Your continued use of the service following any revision to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Article 12 — Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• ·This Policy, including its formation, interpretation, and performance, shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
• ·All disputes arising out of or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Taiwan Taipei District Court as the court of first instance.
• ·The Traditional Chinese version of this Policy is the official and authoritative version. In the event of any inconsistency between a translation and the Traditional Chinese version, the Traditional Chinese version shall prevail.

Article 13 — Contact Information

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Policy, or wish to exercise any of the personal data rights described herein, please contact us through the following: