ShadowDaily Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2, 2026

ShadowDaily ("the App"), published by Roadmap Talent LLC, is a German language learning app that helps you practice writing and speaking German through diary entries, AI-powered grammar correction, and conversational exercises. This Privacy Policy explains what data the App collects, how it is used, and your rights regarding that data.

Summary: Your diary entries and voice recordings are stored locally on your device. When you use AI-powered features (grammar correction, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, conversation practice), your data is sent to our server and processed by third-party AI services. We do not create user accounts, do not track you, and do not sell your data.

1. Data We Collect

1.1 Diary Entries and Text

When you write a diary entry, the App stores the following on your device:

Your original German text
The AI-corrected version of your text
English translations
Grammar corrections and suggestions
Vocabulary extracted from your entries

This data is stored locally on your device using on-device storage. It is not uploaded to any server for permanent storage.

1.2 Voice Recordings

When you use the speech-to-text feature, the App records your voice using your device's microphone. These recordings are:

Created temporarily on your device
Sent to our server for transcription (converted to text)
Deleted from your device immediately after transcription

We do not permanently store your voice recordings. They are processed in real time and discarded.

1.3 Conversation Messages

During conversational practice exercises, messages you type or dictate are sent to our server for AI processing. These messages exist only for the duration of the conversation session and are not stored on our server.

1.4 App Preferences and Usage Data

The App stores your preferences locally on your device, including:

Text-to-speech speed and voice settings
Notification and reminder preferences
Display mode (light/dark)
Writing streak history (dates only)

This data never leaves your device.

1.5 Email Address (Website Only)

If you sign up for updates on our website (shadowdaily.com), we collect your email address. This email is:

Used solely to send you product updates (new languages, new features, Android availability)
Processed by Formspree, our form handling service, which stores submissions on their servers in the United States
Never shared with third parties for marketing or advertising
Never used to identify you within the App

You can unsubscribe at any time by replying to any email or contacting us at hello@roadmaptalent.com. Upon request, we will delete your email from our records.

1.6 Data We Do NOT Collect

We do not create user accounts or require login
We do not collect device identifiers or advertising IDs
We do not use analytics, tracking, or advertising frameworks
We do not collect location data

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively to provide the App's language learning features:

Feature	Data Used	Purpose
Grammar Correction	Diary entry text	Correct grammar, suggest improvements, translate to English
Speech-to-Text	Voice recordings	Convert spoken German into written text
Text-to-Speech	German/English text	Generate spoken audio for shadowing exercises
Conversation Practice	Chat messages	Provide AI conversation partner for German practice
Content Moderation	Text input	Ensure content meets community guidelines

3. Third-Party AI Services

Important: To provide AI-powered features, the App sends your text and voice data to third-party AI service providers for processing. By using these features, you consent to this data processing.

3.1 OpenAI

We use OpenAI's API services for:

GPT-4o — Grammar correction, translation, conversational AI, and content moderation
Whisper — Speech-to-text transcription of your voice recordings
TTS — Text-to-speech audio generation

Data sent to OpenAI is processed according to OpenAI's API Data Usage Policy. When using the API, OpenAI does not use your data to train their models. Data may be retained by OpenAI for up to 30 days for abuse monitoring purposes.

3.2 ElevenLabs

Text is sent to ElevenLabs for text-to-speech synthesis. ElevenLabs processes data according to their Privacy Policy.

3.3 Our Server

Your data passes through our server (hosted on Fly.io) as an intermediary between the App and the AI services listed above. Our server:

Does not have a database and does not permanently store your data
Processes requests in memory and forwards them to the appropriate AI service
Applies content moderation before forwarding data
May generate standard web server access logs (IP address, timestamp, request path) which are retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes

4. How We Protect Your Data

All data transmitted between the App, our server, and third-party services uses HTTPS encryption in transit
On-device data is protected by your device's built-in security (device passcode, biometrics, and iOS data protection)
Our server does not store user data in any database
No user identifiers are attached to AI processing requests
Content moderation filters are applied before data reaches third-party services

5. Data Retention

Data	Location	Retention
Diary entries and corrections	Your device	Until you delete them
Voice recordings	Your device (temporary)	Deleted immediately after transcription
Vocabulary and streak data	Your device	Until you delete them
App settings	Your device	Until you reset the app
Data sent to OpenAI	OpenAI servers	Up to 30 days (per OpenAI policy)
Server access logs	Our server (Fly.io)	Up to 30 days
Email address (if subscribed on website)	Formspree (US)	Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

6. Your Rights and Controls

6.1 Managing Your Data

Within the App, you can:

Delete individual entries — Remove any diary entry and its associated corrections and vocabulary
Export all data — Download a complete copy of your data as a JSON file via Settings
Import data — Restore previously exported data
Reset all data — Delete all entries, streaks, vocabulary, and settings via Settings
Disable notifications — Turn off all reminders in Settings

6.2 Voice and AI Consent

Use of the microphone and AI-powered features is voluntary. You can write diary entries manually without using speech-to-text. The App will request your permission before accessing the microphone, and you can revoke this permission at any time in your device's Settings.

6.3 Rights Under GDPR (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access — You can export all your data using the App's built-in export feature
Right to Erasure — You can delete your data using the App's built-in delete and reset features. Since we do not maintain a server-side database of your data, deleting data from your device effectively erases it
Right to Data Portability — The App's export feature provides your data in a machine-readable JSON format
Right to Restrict Processing — You can stop using AI-powered features at any time; the App continues to function for local diary writing
Right to Object — Since we do not process data for marketing or profiling purposes, this right is generally not applicable
Right to Withdraw Consent — You can revoke microphone access via device Settings and stop using AI features at any time

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6): We process your data based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a)), which you provide by choosing to use the AI-powered features of the App. You may withdraw consent at any time by ceasing to use those features.

International Data Transfers: When you use AI-powered features, your data may be transferred to servers located in the United States (OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Fly.io). These transfers are necessary to provide the service and are based on your explicit consent per GDPR Article 49(1)(a).

6.4 Rights Under California Privacy Law (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and to request its deletion. We do not sell personal information to third parties. You can exercise your rights using the App's built-in data management features or by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: hello@roadmaptalent.com

Publisher: Roadmap Talent LLC