Privacy Policy

Introduction

Rare Theory LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates Synapse Space, a digital content collection and discovery app for iOS. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app and visit our website.

By using Synapse Space, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create a Synapse Space account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name (optional)
• Authentication credentials

Content You Save

When you save content to your studio, we store:

• URLs and web page metadata
• Article text and excerpts
• Images and photos you save
• Notes and text you create

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about how you use the app:

• Features used and session duration
• Content types saved and discovery patterns
• App performance and crash data

Device Information

• Device type and operating system version
• App version
• General location (country/region, not precise location)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Synapse Space experience
• Power AI features, including content organization, room naming, connection discovery, and personalized discovery channels
• Process and transmute your saved content into studio artifacts
• Sync your studio across your devices
• Improve the app and develop new features
• Communicate with you about your account and updates

How We Process Your Content

Synapse Space uses artificial intelligence to organize your saved content, find connections, and power discovery. Here's what that means:

• Your saved content is analyzed by AI to determine artifact types, assign rooms, and identify connections between items
• We use third-party AI service providers to process content. These providers process your data according to their data processing agreements with us
• Your content is not used to train AI models. Your saves are processed solely to deliver features to you
• Discovery channels are generated based on patterns in your collection, not shared with other users

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Google Cloud infrastructure (Firebase) with industry-standard security measures:

• Data is encrypted in transit using TLS
• Data is encrypted at rest
• Access to user data is restricted and logged
• We regularly review our security practices

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We share data only with the following categories of service providers, solely to operate Synapse Space:

• Cloud infrastructure: Google Cloud / Firebase (hosting, database, authentication)
• Subscription management: RevenueCat (payment processing)
• AI processing: Third-party AI providers (content analysis, used under data processing agreements)

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data and saved content
• Correct inaccurate information in your account
• Export your collection data
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Opt out of non-essential data collection

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

Children's Privacy

Synapse Space is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the app and updating the effective date above. Your continued use of Synapse Space after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

nash@raretheory.ai

Rare Theory LLC
Wisconsin, USA