Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19 September 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Snowdrop Labs Ltd ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information in relation to the Hugo conversational voice AI tour guide app for iPhone ("Hugo"). By using Hugo, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Eligibility
Hugo is intended for users aged 13 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, you may not use Hugo.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
2.2 Voice & Audio Data
- Audio recordings are transmitted to ElevenLabs for processing and generating responses.
- Transcriptions or derived data may be used to deliver the service.
2.3 Location Data
With your permission, Hugo accesses your device location to provide tour guidance. Location data may be transmitted to ElevenLabs for processing. We do not store location data persistently, except in system logs retained for a limited period.
2.4 Analytics and Device Data
We collect standard analytics and device data, including:
- Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
- App usage metrics (session length, feature usage, crash reports)
2.5 Purchases and Subscriptions
Purchases are handled via the Apple App Store and managed through RevenueCat. We receive subscription status information but not your payment details.
3. How We Use Information
- Provide and maintain the service
- Process subscriptions and account management
- Improve performance and develop new features
- Analyze usage patterns and conduct analytics
- Send push notifications (if permitted)
- Send marketing communications (unsubscribe link and in-app toggle available)
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce terms
4. Sharing of Information
We share information with the following third parties:
- Supabase: authentication and database storage (encrypted at rest and in transit)
- ElevenLabs: conversational AI voice processing
- RevenueCat: subscription and billing management
- Advertising and analytics partners: to support marketing and analytics, subject to user rights under applicable law
We may also share information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or safety, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or business transfer.
We do not sell personal information for monetary value. We may share data with advertising partners for marketing purposes, which may be considered "selling" or "sharing" under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). California residents may opt out (see Section 6).
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:
- Account data: active account plus up to 3 years after deletion
- Subscription/billing records: 6 years (legal/tax compliance)
- Voice inputs/transcripts: up to 12 months unless otherwise required; ElevenLabs may retain up to 3 years
- Location logs: up to 12 months
- Analytics and usage logs: 12 months
- Crash reports: 6-12 months
After retention periods, data is deleted or anonymised.
6. Your Rights
- Access and Portability: Email our DPO to request a copy of your data.
- Correction: Email our DPO to request corrections.
- Deletion: Delete your account in the app or email our DPO.
- Marketing Opt-Out: Click the unsubscribe link in emails or toggle settings in the app.
- California residents: Email our DPO to submit a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" request.
We will respond to verified requests within 1 month.
7. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
- Contract: to provide Hugo and manage your account
- Consent: for marketing emails, push notifications, targeted ads (where applicable)
- Legitimate interests: analytics, service improvement, fraud prevention
- Legal obligations: tax and accounting records
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures, including:
- Encryption in transit (TLS)
- Encryption at rest (via Supabase)
- Access controls and monitoring
- Regular internal security reviews
We also rely on the security measures of our processors (Supabase, ElevenLabs, RevenueCat).
9. International Transfers
Data may be transferred to jurisdictions outside your country. Where required, we use safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. If changes are material, we will notify users through Hugo or by other appropriate means.
11. Contact Information
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:
Anna van Wingerden
Snowdrop Labs Ltd
21 Thurleigh Court
Clapham, London, SW12 8AQ
annaencodehack@gmail.com