Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Addis ("we," "our," or "us"). Addis is an AI-powered desktop work companion that helps users work more productively through real-time voice, audio, and screen-aware assistance.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website, desktop application, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using Addis, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to deliver and improve our Services. The types of data we may collect include:

a. Information You Provide

  • Account data: name and email address collected via Google Sign-In or other supported authentication methods. We do not collect or store your password.
  • Communications: messages, preferences, feedback, or support requests you send to us.
  • User content: prompts, text input, files, documents, or other content you choose to provide.

b. Desktop, Audio, and Screen Data

Depending on how you use Addis and the permissions you grant, we may process:

  • Voice input and audio.
  • Transcripts.
  • Screen content and screenshots.
  • Application or window context.
  • Actions, commands, or interactions with the AI assistant.

This data is processed to provide real-time assistance and improve the reliability, safety, and quality of the Services.

c. Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage data: interactions with the Services, timestamps, feature usage, device information, operating system, IP address, and diagnostics.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: to remember preferences, maintain sessions, and analyze site performance.
  • Crash and error logs: to troubleshoot issues and improve stability.

d. Third-Party Integrations

If you connect third-party services, such as Google Workspace, email, calendar, or other tools, Addis may access limited data from those integrations only with your consent and only to provide requested features.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Services.
  • Enable real-time voice, audio, and screen-aware AI assistance.
  • Personalize user experience and recommendations.
  • Communicate updates, new features, and support information.
  • Ensure security, detect abuse, troubleshoot issues, and comply with legal obligations.
  • Conduct research and product development in aggregate or anonymized form.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only in these limited cases:

  • With service providers who assist in operations, such as hosting, AI model processing, speech processing, analytics, email, security, and error monitoring.
  • To comply with law or respond to valid legal requests.
  • During business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions, where data protection terms will remain in place.

All vendors are required to handle data under confidentiality and data-processing obligations consistent with applicable privacy laws.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting [email protected].

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Withdraw consent for integrations, microphone access, screen access, or communications.

You can also manage desktop permissions, such as microphone or screen access, through your device or operating system settings.

To exercise your rights, contact [email protected].

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption, access controls, monitoring, and security practices to protect your information.

While no system is completely secure, we regularly review and update our security practices.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. International Data Transfers

If you use our Services from outside Singapore or the United States, your data may be processed in these regions or others where we or our service providers operate, under appropriate safeguards.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Addis

Email: [email protected]

Address: Singapore

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