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Last updated: 01/09/2025

At ToneThread, your emotional integrity and data privacy matter. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.tonethread.com (the “Site”).

By accessing or using ToneThread, you consent to the practices outlined below. If you have questions, please reach out—we honour inquiry as a valid form of self-advocacy.

1. Scope & Definitions

This Privacy Policy covers ToneThread.com and all affiliated apps and services (“ToneThread Ecosystem”) including AI.Companion, BarkThread, TuneThread, ToneThreadStudio, and any other tools or platforms operated by ToneThread or its parent entities. When you use any of these, this policy applies.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information (with consent): name or alias; email address; profile info; content you submit (tone entries, messages, creative uploads) via any of our apps; demographic data if provided.
Non-personal / technical data: device type, browser, IP address (anonymised where possible), usage analytics (how you interact with the apps, features used, time spent), cookie data, crash reports.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use data to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the ecosystem (ToneThread + BarkThread + etc.)
Provide features (tone analysis, creative tools, feedback)
Send you updates, insights, newsletters, only if you opt in
Ensure compliance, security, fraud detection

We do not sell your personal data to advertisers. Data sharing only occurs under limited circumstances (e.g. legal obligation, or with service providers bound by privacy obligations).

4. Cookies, Tracking & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, local storage, etc., to remember your settings (including accessibility/tone preferences), provide site/app functionality, analyse usage across our apps.
Third-party analytics (e.g. Google Analytics or equivalent) may be used, with data aggregated or anonymised.
You can disable cookies via browser settings. Some features may degrade.

5. Third-Party Services & Integrations

If you use integrations (for example, using ToneStudio with third-party APIs, or linking BarkThread to external services):

The external service’s privacy rules apply too.
We only share the minimum necessary information, under contracts or agreements that require data protection.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your personal data only as long as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
You have the right to request access to your data, correction, or deletion.
You may withdraw consent (e.g. stop receiving email, disable certain data usage) at any time.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under [age, e.g. 13 or as required by law in your jurisdiction].
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has given us personal information, contact us so we can delete it.

8. Security

We use reasonable and up-to-date technical, administrative and organizational measures to protect data. But no system is perfect; if a breach occurs, we’ll notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction: access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction of processing, objection. Also, opt-out options for tracking, cookies, communications.

10. Changes to Policy

We may update this policy. When we do, we’ll post the updated version, with date. Continued use of services after changes means you accept them.

9. Contact

For questions, consent revocation, or gentle clarifications:

Email: tuned@tonethread.com
Subject Line: “Privacy Resonance Request”

By visiting ToneThread, you are part of an ecosystem that values emotional literacy, consent-based design, and human nuance.

We don’t just collect data.
We listen for tone.

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