Privacy Policy

Summary

SpeakPad does not collect, sell, or share personal data. Boards, photos, and usage data stay on your device unless you choose backup to your personal iCloud account.

Data Collection

SpeakPad contains:

Data Storage

All data, including the child's name, communication boards, vocabulary items, and settings, is stored on your device by default using Apple's SwiftData framework. If you enable iCloud backup, selected data is stored in your personal iCloud account and is not accessible to us.

Backups

SpeakPad offers two backup methods:

Text-to-Speech

SpeakPad uses Apple's built-in text-to-speech engine (AVSpeechSynthesizer), which runs entirely on-device. No speech data is sent to any server.

Children's Privacy

SpeakPad is designed for children and complies with Apple's Kids Category guidelines. We do not collect any data from children or anyone else. There are no external links, advertisements, or in-app purchases accessible to children. Caregiver settings are protected behind a parental gate.

Third-Party Services

SpeakPad uses no third-party analytics, advertising, tracking, or crash-reporting SDKs. Optional iCloud backup and the caregiver-only tip jar use Apple's platform services.

Symbols

SpeakPad includes the Mulberry Symbol Set (CC BY-SA 4.0) and ARASAAC symbols (© Government of Aragon, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). All symbols are bundled within the app and are not downloaded from the internet.

Changes to This Policy

If we ever change this privacy policy, we will update this page with the new date. Given our commitment to zero data collection, we do not anticipate changes.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: [email protected]