Capnova Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 25, 2026

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Important notice

Please read this Privacy Policy before using Capnova (the “App”).

Capnova is developed and operated by an individual developer (“we,” “us,” or “developer”). The App is not registered as a company and has no registered business address. For privacy inquiries, complaints, or exercising your rights, contact us at the email at the end of this policy.

By using the App, you acknowledge this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the App and uninstall it.

This policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information. The App is intended for users with full legal capacity under local law. If you are below the age of majority in your region, please read this policy with a guardian and obtain their consent.

Note: The App provides video/audio processing and cloud speech recognition (auto captions). Data may be uploaded to servers we use or engage. Do not upload content containing others’ private data, trade secrets, or sensitive information you are not authorized to process.

1. Main features (and related data)

Capnova is an iOS smart caption and lightweight video editing app. Main features include:

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide or we generate from use

• Video and audio: Videos you import; audio may be extracted and uploaded for captions.

• Subtitles and edits: Recognition results, your edits, timeline, styles.

• Photo library: Access with your permission to import; write permission to export.

• Support email: When you email capnova.ios@gmail.com, your address, message, and optional device/app version info.

• Account (if enabled): Phone, verification codes, Apple identifiers, as shown in the App.

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Device & system: Model, OS version, app version, language/region, bundle ID—for compatibility and support.

• Local cache: ASR cache, temp files, intermediate edits in the app sandbox.

• Usage quotas: Free export counts, timestamps, language preferences—stored locally.

• Subscription status: Local Pro unlock flag from Apple validation; we do not store payment card numbers.

2.3 Third-party SDKs and services

Each third party’s processing is governed by its own privacy policy.

3. How we use information

We use information to:

1. Provide captions, editing, preview, export, and project restore.

2. Improve stability and recognition quality.

3. Manage free vs Pro features and validate subscriptions.

4. Comply with law and prevent abuse.

5. Respond to your requests.

6. Show rewarded ads and grant related benefits (where applicable).

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Storage, retention, and security

4.1 Location

• On your device: Project history, cache, preferences, edit files.

• Cloud (primarily as deployed): Audio uploads, tasks, recognition results, object storage.

If cross-border transfer is required, we will follow applicable law (notice, assessment, consent, etc.).

4.2 Retention

4.3 Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (encryption in transit, access controls, etc.). No method is 100% secure—use trusted networks and protect your device.

5. Sharing and processors

We share or entrust processing only when necessary:

1. Cloud & speech providers for auto captions.

2. Apple for distribution and payments.

3. Google (AdMob) for ads (if you use ad features).

4. Legal requirements when compelled by authorities.

We do not provide identifiable personal information to third parties for their own marketing without your consent, except as required by law.

6. iOS permissions

The App currently imports from the library; camera/microphone are not required today. If we add recording later, we will update this policy.

7. Your rights and choices

Depending on applicable law (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, PIPL where applicable), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, withdraw consent, or complain to a regulator.

Contact: capnova.ios@gmail.com (subject: “Capnova Privacy Request”) with your request and reasonable identity verification. We aim to respond within 15 business days (extensions as permitted by law).

You can also:

• Use Clear cache in the App;

• Uninstall to delete local sandbox data (exports in Photos remain);

• Manage permissions in iOS Settings;

• Manage Capnova Pro under Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.

8. Children

The App is not directed at children under 14. If you believe we collected a child’s data without consent, email capnova.ios@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

9. International transfers

If data is processed outside your country, we will take steps required by applicable law.

10. Policy updates

We may update this policy. Material changes will be notified in the App or by republishing the online version. Continued use after the effective date means you accept the update.

Online (English): https://capnovapp.com/legal/privacy.html

11. Contact us

*This policy applies to Capnova distributed on the Apple App Store.*