Respire AI
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Last updated: March 12, 2024

Privacy Policy

Overview
This Privacy Policy underscores Respire AI's dedication to the protection of your data privacy. It details our protocols for the collection, use, storage, transfer, and disclosure of your information obtained during your engagement with our service. Furthermore, it explains that by using our service, you consent to the gathering and application of your personal data in alignment with this policy. The document also clarifies your privacy rights, offering guidance on how you can manage your data preferences, including how to withdraw consent, thereby affirming your legal protections and control over your personal information.

This Privacy Policy constitutes a legal agreement between Dr. BreathE ("we", "us", "the service") and you ("you", "your") as the user of Dr. BreathE. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, we request that you refrain from using the service.
Data we collect from you and how we use it
Respire AI exclusively collects data that is relevant to the functionality of the service we offer.
Respire AI will collect all data you input into the app, including age, weight, sex, and additional information such as ethnicity, your snoring condition, and self-taken photographs. This comprehensive collection ensures you can fully restore your Respire AI data on various devices, maintaining continuity and personalized service.
We do not collect self-taken photographs and audio recordings unless they are explicitly provided to us by you.
When you use Respire AI, the application assigns you a unique anonymous identifier (UUID). This UUID helps monitor your app usage, interactions with different features, and gathers statistics on your breathing disturbances and snoring. Although it collects data, it's designed to ensure your personal identity remains undisclosed. A summary of these results is sent to our secure servers.

We leverage this data to drive research, innovate app features, and solve problems by conducting data analysis and experiments. This is to improve our products and services and to research how users’ results vary based on different criteria on an aggregate basis.

For example, we may study the relationship between users' selfies and their snoring, and understand the condition of snoring based on other data, including questionnaire data. The results of this research may be published within the app or elsewhere, but will not include any data that could personally identify you.
Image data
Respire AI does not automatically collect or store image data when using the app, nor does it access photos from your album without your permission. We only analyze selfies taken when you allow the use of the camera function. Before being transferred and stored on our server, these images are encrypted with a unique key for each user, providing a high level of privacy protection.
Audio recordings
Respire AI does not automatically collect or store audio recordings when using the app. When you allow the use of audio recording for the snoring recognition function, we do not store your original audio data, only the calculated snoring-related statistical values and results.

Please be aware that if you opt to disseminate your selfie and audio recordings via public channels, such as social media or email, or share them with healthcare professionals, they should not be deemed confidential. In such cases, Rspire AI disclaims any responsibility for any unauthorized manipulation or utilization of this information.
Automatically Collected Technical Information

Whenever you utilize the app or reach out to our support through email, we automatically gather the following details:
Device Data — details regarding the mobile device you employ to use Aspire AI, which encompasses the hardware model, operating system along with its version, log files, timestamps, and distinct device identifiers.
Information gathered through cookies and other tracking technologies — we employ diverse technologies to gather data regarding your engagement with Aspire AI, including how often you use it and your interactions with its features.

Provision of Services
Respire AI is designed to enhance your experience by providing various services. This includes:
  • Analyzing, operating, maintaining, and improving the app.
  • Introducing new features and services.
  • Enabling the transfer of data across your devices.
  • Customizing the content displayed within the app.
  • Verifying user identity.
  • Offering customer support and addressing inquiries and requests.
  • Monitoring and analyzing trends in app usage and engagement.
  • Troubleshooting app or website-related issues.
Research and Analytics
To continually enhance the quality of Respire AI, we conduct research and utilize cookies and pixels to:
  • Analyze app performance and user engagement.
  • Understand user preferences and navigation patterns within the app.
  • Improve app functionality and user experience.
Advertising
We use cookies to:
  • Deliver targeted and meaningful advertisements to you.
  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
  • Our third-party advertising partners may use these cookies to create a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other platforms.
Your Consent
By using Respire AI, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. The personal information we collect during the app usage and account creation process is solely for the purpose of providing you with our services and enhancing app features.
Access and Control of Your Personal Data
You have the right to:
  • View your personal data within the app.
  • Modify, correct, delete, or update your personal information through the app interface.
  • Request a copy of your personal data by contacting our support team.
Data Deletion

Your privacy is paramount to us, and we provide you with the control to manage your personal data within Respire AI. If you decide to delete your account, here's what you need to know:

  • Account Deletion: When you delete your account in Respire AI, all data associated with your account will be permanently removed from our systems. This includes your personal information, preferences, and any data you have entered or generated within the app.
  • Immediate Data Removal: Unlike apps with online backup features, Respire AI does not store your personal data on remote servers for backup purposes. Therefore, once you delete your account, your data is irretrievably erased from our systems without any delay.
  • Irreversible Process: Please be aware that this action is irreversible. Once your account and its associated data are deleted, they cannot be recovered. We recommend ensuring you have saved any necessary information elsewhere before proceeding with account deletion.
  • Residual Information: While your account data will be deleted, some anonymized or aggregated data may remain within our systems for analytical purposes. However, this data will not be linked to your identity or be personally identifiable. 
Please note that shared content may remain visible to others even after your account deletion.
GDPR for EU Residents
EU residents have specific statutory rights regarding their personal data as outlined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Subject to any applicable legal exemptions, you may have the right to request access to your personal information and to ask for it to be updated, deleted, or corrected:

Correction of Personal Data and Restricting Its Processing: It is your responsibility to ensure that the personal information you provide to Respire AI is accurate. Inaccurate information can impact your experience using the Respire AI app. If you believe your personal data is inaccurate, you can reach out to us and request a correction of such personal data via support@drbreathe.ai. You also have the right to request a restriction on the processing of your personal data, especially if you dispute the accuracy of the data and we require time to verify its correctness.

Access to Your Personal Data: The app provides a mechanism to access and update your personal data through your account settings. You have the right to inquire if we hold any personal data about you by contacting us at support@drbreathe.ai.

Erasing Your Personal Data: If you feel that your personal data is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was initially collected, or if you have withdrawn your consent, object to the processing, or believe the processing does not comply with the GDPR, you have the right to ask us to delete such personal data. Contact us at support@drbreathe.ai for this purpose. Be aware that deleting some of your personal data may affect your ability to use the app and its features. Technical reasons may also cause delays in the deletion of certain data.

Right to Object to the Processing of Your Personal Data: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data and to halt further processing by contacting us at support@drbreathe.ai. Note that deleting certain data may impact your ability to utilize the app fully.

Notification Requirements: We are committed to informing you and your data protection authority within 72 hours about any breaches of your personal data within the app, providing notifications within a reasonable timeframe.

Data Protection Authorities: Under GDPR, you also have the right to (i) limit our use of your personal data and (ii) file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe our activities are non-compliant with GDPR.

For ambiguous requests regarding these rights, we may engage with you to clarify your motivations and locate the relevant information. If clarification is not possible, we reserve the right to deny your request.

In line with GDPR provisions, we may require you to verify your identity to ensure that requests do not infringe on others' rights and are made by an authorized individual.

Please be advised that we will address your request within 30 days of receipt, but some actions, like complete data erasure from backup systems, may take up to 90 days due to the size and complexity of our data storage systems.

For further assistance or inquiries regarding our Privacy Policy, You can contact us:
* By email: support@drbreathe.ai
* By visiting this page on our website:  <https://www.drbreaths.com/en/contact>

Terms of Use

Respire AI provides a service that analyzes your selfie photo and recognizes snoring sounds to help you gain insight into them, aiming to provide you with tools to understand breathing disorders, reduce snoring, improve sleep quality, and promote better health.

These Terms of Service constitute a legal agreement between you and Respire AI (provided by Dr.BreathE) regarding your use of the Respire AI mobile application (the "Application"), the computer systems and files used by the Application, and all related services, features and content provided by Respire AI through the Application, website or social media channels.

Acceptance of Terms

Please read this Agreement carefully. By using Respire AI's services or registering an account on our services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to any term of this Agreement, do not use the Application. We may modify this Agreement from time to time. Continued use of the Application will be deemed acceptance of the updated version.

Medical Services Disclaimer

Respire AI is not a medical device and is not intended to replace professional medical advice and/or diagnosis. Respire AI does not intend to diagnose or treat sleep apnea or any disease/medical condition. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your health, safety and well-being, please consult a licensed physician. Do not disregard professional advice because of any content on the Respire AI application, website or social media channels. If you have any questions or concerns about your snoring or overall health condition, be sure to consult a healthcare professional.
The key features of Respire AI include: 1) Using a selfie photo to recognize personal breathing patterns 2) Recording snoring sounds at night to understand personal snoring conditions.
These features are intended to help users better understand their sleep health, but are not diagnostic or treatment tools. Users should use the Application with caution and according to professional medical advice.

Copyright Notice

The Respire AI application and all related materials are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Reproduction, distribution or any use of the application or any portion of it for commercial purposes without the express written permission of Dr. BreathE is prohibited.

Creating an Account and Your Eligibility

To access specific features within the Respire AI app, such as cloud backup, you are required to create an account. During this process, you will be asked to provide information including but not limited to your full name, email address, age, sex, race, neck circumference, and responses to a lifestyle habits questionnaire. This information will be utilized in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You agree to provide accurate and current information and commit to updating your details should they change.

If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must read and agree to the terms of this agreement. By using the app, you affirm that your parent or guardian has been informed about and accepted these terms.

Please be aware that the additional information we collect, such as race, neck circumference, and lifestyle habits, is aimed at enhancing the personalization and accuracy of the services provided by the app. This data may be used to improve app functionality and user experience and could be utilized in health-related research and analytics to offer more tailored advice and services to our users. All personal information will be processed in strict compliance with relevant laws and our Privacy Policy.

Your Use of the App, Website, and Other Communication Channels

Any information you submit through the app or data recorded while using the app, such as snoring patterns, is governed by Respire AI's Privacy Policy. You are responsible for all your activities within the app. This responsibility extends to any feedback you provide via the app or directly through our support email channels.

When you utilize our website, respond to questionnaires, or interact with us via social media, we collect specific information. This data collection occurs regardless of whether you have a Respire AI account, and your interactions through these channels should not be considered private. Our Privacy Policy details what this data includes, the reasons for its collection, and how it is managed by us.

Breaches of the Terms of Use

By accepting these terms, you acknowledge that engaging in any of the actions listed below constitutes a violation of this agreement:  Distribute, lease, lend, sublicense, sell, or transfer rights to the application or its associated content in any form. Alter, decompile, or disassemble the application in any manner. Change, copy, adapt, or translate the application without obtaining our prior written consent. Allow the application's use in a way that contravenes the stipulations of this agreement. Interfere with or circumvent any feature within the application designed to safeguard intellectual property rights. Bypass or undermine any controls set up to restrict access to content that is safeguarded by copyright laws. Collect data in a manner that facilitates its utilization by a rival product or service. Engaging in any of these prohibited activities will result in the immediate revocation of your license to utilize the application.