Privacy Policy
Introduction
Problem Solver Software LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates ParrotPadMD, a HIPAA-compliant voice-to-text service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (if provided via social login)
- Authentication provider information
Usage Information
We collect aggregate usage data including:
- Number of minutes transcribed per month
- Features used
- Error logs (without PHI)
Audio and Transcription Data
Important: We do NOT store your audio recordings or transcribed text. Audio is processed in memory and immediately discarded. Transcribed text is sent directly to your application and never stored on our servers.
Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number. We receive only:
- Last 4 digits of your card
- Card brand and expiration
- Billing address
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send technical notices and support messages
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions
Chrome Extension Data Practices
The ParrotPadMD Chrome extension requires certain permissions to function. Here's exactly what we access and why:
Data We Access
- Microphone Audio: Captured only when you click the dictation button. Audio is streamed directly to Google Cloud Speech-to-Text for transcription and is never stored.
- Active Tab: We detect the focused text field to insert your dictated text. We do not read or collect any page content.
- Clipboard: Used only as a fallback to insert text into complex editors (like Google Docs) that don't support direct text insertion. We only write your transcribed text; we never read or collect clipboard contents.
Data We Store Locally
- Your authentication token (to keep you signed in)
- User preferences and settings
- Custom text macros you create
Data We Do NOT Collect
- Browsing history or web activity
- Page content or text you type
- Personal files or documents
- Audio recordings (processed in real-time, never stored)
- Transcribed text (sent directly to your cursor, never stored)
Third-Party Services
The extension communicates only with:
- Google Cloud Speech-to-Text: For audio transcription (covered under Google's BAA)
- Firebase: For authentication and usage tracking (covered under Google's BAA)
- Stripe: For subscription management (PCI-DSS compliant)
HIPAA Compliance
ParrotPadMD is designed for HIPAA compliance. We:
- Offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to all users
- Never store Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Never use PHI for AI model training
- Process all audio through HIPAA-compliant infrastructure
- Maintain encryption for all data in transit
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Google Cloud (speech processing), Stripe (payments)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger or acquisition
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- TLS 1.3 encryption for all data in transit
- SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and audit logging
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
Data Retention
We retain account information for as long as your account is active. Usage logs are retained for 90 days. You may request deletion of your account at any time.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Problem Solver Software LLCEmail: privacy@parrotpadmd.com