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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 12, 2025
Orbb ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email Address: Collected during account creation via Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In
- Display Name: Your name from your sign-in provider
- Profile Photo: From your Google or Apple account (optional)
- Instagram Username: If you link your Instagram account for DM-based saving
Content You Create
- Bookmarks: URLs, titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and metadata of saved content
- Voice Notes: Audio recordings you create, along with AI-generated transcriptions
- Photos: Images you capture or upload, along with extracted text (OCR)
- User Notes: Any notes or annotations you add to bookmarks
- Tags and Categories: Organization labels you create or that AI generates
Location Data (Optional)
- When Collected: Only when you enable location tagging for a bookmark
- What's Collected: Latitude, longitude, place name, city, and country
- Control: You can disable location access in iOS Settings at any time
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: iOS version, device model, app version
- Usage Data: Features used, search queries, app interactions
- Analytics: Anonymized performance metrics and crash reports
- Identifiers: Firebase installation ID, device identifiers for analytics
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose |
Data Used |
| Provide core bookmark functionality |
Account info, bookmarks, content |
| AI-powered search and organization |
Bookmarks, search queries, content |
| Voice note transcription |
Audio recordings |
| Photo text extraction (OCR) |
Images you capture |
| Location-based features |
Location data (when enabled) |
| Instagram DM integration |
Instagram username, messages to @orbb.app |
| Process subscriptions |
Apple subscription status |
| Improve app performance |
Anonymized analytics, crash reports |
| Customer support |
Account info, usage data |
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to provide our features:
Firebase (Google Cloud)
- Purpose: Authentication, database, cloud functions, analytics, crash reporting
- Data Shared: Email, user ID, bookmarks, search queries, usage analytics
- Privacy Policy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Google Gemini AI
- Purpose: Natural language search, content summarization, auto-tagging
- Data Shared: Search queries, bookmark content for analysis
- Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
OpenAI Whisper (via API)
- Purpose: Voice note transcription
- Data Shared: Audio recordings for transcription
- Privacy Policy: openai.com/privacy
Instagram (Meta)
- Purpose: DM-based bookmark creation via @orbb.app
- Data Shared: Instagram username, Instagram-scoped user ID, messages sent to @orbb.app
- Webhook Data: We receive notifications when you message @orbb.app or mention @orbb.app in comments
- Data Deletion: When you remove Orbb from Instagram's connected apps, Meta sends us a data deletion request and we automatically unlink your Instagram account and delete associated data
- Privacy Policy: help.instagram.com/519522125107875
YouTube Data API
- Purpose: Video metadata and transcript retrieval
- Data Shared: Video URLs (no personal information)
- Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
The Movie Database (TMDB)
- Purpose: Movie and TV show metadata enrichment
- Data Shared: Movie/TV titles (no personal information)
- Privacy Policy: themoviedb.org/privacy-policy
Spotify API
Apple Services
- Purpose: Sign-In with Apple, In-App Purchases, Push Notifications
- Data Shared: Apple ID (for auth), subscription receipts (handled by Apple)
- Privacy Policy: apple.com/legal/privacy
Data Storage and Security
- Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Encryption at Rest: Data stored in Google Cloud Firestore with encryption
- Access Controls: Strict Firebase security rules limit data access
- Secure Processing: Sensitive operations run in secure Cloud Functions
- No Plain-Text Secrets: API keys stored in Firebase Secret Manager
Your Rights and Choices
Access Your Data
- View all your bookmarks and content in the app
- Request a copy of your data by contacting support
Control Your Data
- Location: Disable in iOS Settings → Privacy → Location Services → Orbb
- Microphone: Disable in iOS Settings → Privacy → Microphone → Orbb
- Camera: Disable in iOS Settings → Privacy → Camera → Orbb
- Notifications: Manage in iOS Settings → Notifications → Orbb
Delete Your Data
You can delete individual bookmarks in the app, or delete your entire account:
- Open Orbb app
- Go to Profile tab
- Tap "Delete Account"
- Confirm deletion
Important: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All your bookmarks, voice notes, photos, and account data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.
Subscription Information
Payment Processing
- All payments processed by Apple via In-App Purchases
- We receive: Subscription status, plan type, expiration date
- We do NOT receive: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, or payment details
Auto-Renewal
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24+ hours before period ends
- Manage subscriptions: iOS Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions
- Refunds: Contact Apple Support (we cannot process refunds)
Data Retention
- Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Data permanently deleted within 30 days
- Backups: May persist in encrypted backups for up to 30 additional days
- Analytics: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
Children's Privacy
Orbb is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
International Users
Orbb is operated from the United States. By using Orbb, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.
For users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland: We comply with GDPR and applicable data protection laws. Your legal bases for processing are:
- Consent: When you create an account and use features
- Contract Performance: To provide subscribed services
- Legitimate Interests: To improve services and ensure security
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date above
- Posting notice in the app
- Sending a notification for significant changes
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:
Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your information if required by law, including:
- Court orders or legal processes
- Law enforcement requests
- Protection of rights, property, or safety
- Prevention of fraud or security threats
By using Orbb, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.