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Privacy Policy

MorseMessenger AI Privacy Policy

Key Privacy Highlights:

  • No personal data is collected or transmitted
  • All AI story generation occurs locally on your Mac
  • No user accounts, registration, or sign-in required
  • No analytics, tracking, or third-party services

1. Information We Collect

MorseMessenger AI is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. We collect no personal informationfrom users.

1.1 Data We DO NOT Collect

  • Personal identification information
  • User-generated content or stories
  • Audio recordings or morse code transmissions
  • Device identifiers or system information
  • Usage analytics or telemetry data
  • Crash reports or diagnostic information
  • Location data
  • Network activity or browsing history

1.2 Local Data Storage

The app stores the following data locally on your Mac only:

Data TypePurposeStorage Location
User PreferencesMorse speed, frequency, volume settingsmacOS UserDefaults
Story Source SelectionRemember if user prefers AI or text file storiesmacOS UserDefaults
Text FilesPre-written amateur radio stories for practiceApp bundle resources

2. AI Story Generation

MorseMessenger AI uses Apple’s Foundation Models for AI story generation when available on macOS 26.0 or later.

2.1 Local Processing

  • All AI story generation occurs entirely on your Mac
  • No story content is sent to external servers or services
  • Generated stories are temporarily stored in memory only
  • No AI prompts or responses are logged or saved

2.2 Apple Intelligence Integration

When using AI features:

  • The app uses Apple’s on-device Foundation Models
  • Apple’s privacy policies for Apple Intelligence apply
  • No data is shared with the app developer
  • All processing respects Apple’s differential privacy protections

3. Audio and Microphone

MorseMessenger AI generates morse code audio for educational purposes.

3.1 Audio Output

  • The app generates morse code tones using your Mac’s speakers
  • No audio is recorded, stored, or transmitted
  • Audio generation is purely local synthesis

3.2 Microphone Access

The app does NOT request or use microphone access.

4. Network Activity

MorseMessenger AI operates as a completely offline application.

  • No network connections are made
  • No data is transmitted to external servers
  • No software updates are checked automatically
  • No analytics or telemetry data is sent

5. Third-Party Services

MorseMessenger AI does not integrate with any third-party services, APIs, or analytics platforms.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Since we collect no personal data, there is no data to share or disclose.

  • No data is shared with third parties
  • No data is sold or monetized
  • No data is accessible to the app developer
  • No government or law enforcement data requests are possible

7. Data Security

Your privacy is protected through our privacy-by-design approach:

  • No personal data collection eliminates data breach risks
  • Local preferences are protected by macOS security features
  • App sandboxing prevents unauthorized data access
  • No network transmission eliminates interception risks

8. Children’s Privacy

MorseMessenger AI is safe for users of all ages:

  • No personal information is collected from children or adults
  • No user accounts or registration required
  • Educational content is appropriate for amateur radio learning
  • Complies with COPPA requirements through zero data collection

9. International Users

MorseMessenger AI provides the same privacy protections globally:

  • GDPR compliant through zero personal data collection
  • No data transfers between countries
  • No cookies or tracking technologies used
  • Users retain complete control over local app data

10. Your Privacy Rights

Since no personal data is collected, traditional privacy rights regarding data access, deletion, or portability are not applicable. However, you maintain complete control:

  • Control: All app settings are under your direct control
  • Deletion: Uninstalling the app removes all local data
  • Transparency: This policy fully discloses our privacy practices
  • No Tracking: The app cannot track or profile your usage

11. Amateur Radio Content Disclaimer

Important notice regarding generated amateur radio content:

Call Sign Generation: This app generates simulated amateur radio contacts and stories for Morse code practice only. Call signs are created by AI and are not taken from FCC or other amateur radio databases. Any resemblance to actual licensed amateur radio operators is purely coincidental.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. Changes will be posted in app updates distributed through the Mac App Store.

Material changes will be highlighted in the app’s update notes. Continued use of the app after updates constitutes acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

13. Compliance and Certifications

MorseMessenger AI complies with:

  • Apple App Store Review Guidelines
  • macOS App Sandboxing requirements
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
  • COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or the app’s privacy practices:

App: MorseMessenger AI for macOS
Developer: Robert Hinrichs
Support: Available through Mac App Store app page
Policy URL: https://dspobjects.com/privacy-policy/

Note: Since no personal data is collected, we cannot respond to individual data requests. All privacy protections are built into the app’s design.

Last Updated: September 2025
Effective Date: September 2025
Version: 1.0