Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Somya Labs Private Limited ("Somya Labs", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you use our website (somya.ai) and the tools, APIs, and voice-first AI models offered through our platform (collectively, the "Services").

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, Somya Labs is the Data Fiduciary (controller) for your information. By using the Services, you agree to the practices described herein. If you do not agree, please do not access the Services.

1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in AI regulations or our technology. We will notify you by updating the "Last Revised" date and, for material changes, via email or a prominent notice on our dashboard.

2. Collection of Information

Information You Provide to Us

Contact Information: Name, email address, and company name provided during signup.

Account Credentials: Passwords and profile details. You are responsible for keeping these secure.

Payment Information: If you use our paid APIs, billing details and transaction history are collected by our third-party processors (e.g., Stripe or Razorpay).

Your Content (Inputs & Outputs): This includes text prompts, audio recordings for voice cloning, and the resulting synthesized speech or transcripts. These may contain personal data depending on the content you provide.

Developer Communications: Information shared during support tickets or API consultations.

Information Collected Automatically

We use cookies and tracking technologies to understand how developers interact with our API and dashboard:

Device Data: IP address, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.

Usage Logs: Pages visited, API latency metrics, and time spent on specific features.

Information from Other Sources

OAuth Partners: Information from Google or GitHub when you use them to log in (name, email, and public profile data).

Social Media: Public interactions with our official handles on platforms like LinkedIn or X.

3. Use of Information

We use the collected information to:

Operate the Services: Process ASR/TTS requests and manage your API credits.

Train & Improve Models: We use anonymized Inputs and Outputs to enhance our Indic language models.

Training Opt-Out: You may request that your content not be used for model training via your dashboard settings or by emailing privacy@somya.ai.

Security: Detect fraudulent API usage or malicious activity.

Communication: Send technical updates, security alerts, and occasional marketing (which you can opt out of).

Legal Compliance: Adhere to Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP).

4. Disclosure of Information

We may share your data with:

Cloud Providers: For hosting our AI infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or specialized GPU providers).

Payment Processors: To handle subscription billing.

Legal Authorities: When required by a court order or to comply with law enforcement inquiries in India.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

5. Data Security & India-Specific Provisions

Security: We implement industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest. However, no system is 100% secure; use unsecure channels at your own risk.

Data Residency: As an Indian entity, we prioritize storing and processing sensitive personal data within Indian borders in accordance with local regulations.

DPDP Rights: If you are an Indian resident, you have the right to access, correct, or erase your personal data. You may also withdraw consent at any time, though this may limit your access to the Services.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are intended for developers and enterprises. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 18. If we discover such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

7. Contact Us

For questions regarding your data or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Grievance Officer: