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Data Usage & Consent Policy

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This Data Usage & Consent Policy ("Policy") explains how Synheart ("we," "our," "us") collects, processes, and uses biosignals, behavioral data, device interactions, and other information within the Synheart ecosystem. This Policy applies to all Synheart products, including Synheart Wear, Synheart Behavioral SDK, Syni, Synheart Focus & Emotion, Synheart Cloud, and all related services ("Services").

This Policy works together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By using Synheart or granting permissions inside any Synheart app or SDK, you agree to the data practices described here.

1. Types of Data We Collect

Synheart collects three data categories:

1.1 Biosignal Data (Physiological Data)

Depending on your device and app settings, this may include:

Heart rate (HR)

Heart rate variability (HRV)

PPG-derived features

Respiratory rate

Sleep stages and duration

Activity and movement

Accelerometer and motion signals

Skin temperature (if supported by device)

Cognitive and emotional state features derived from the above

Important:

Raw biosignal data remains on your device unless you explicitly consent to cloud processing.

1.2 Behavioral & Interaction Signals

Collected only if you enable the Synheart Behavioral SDK.

We may collect:

Keystroke timing (cadence only, NOT content)

Scrolling speed and gesture dynamics

Typing bursts and idle gaps

App interaction sequences

Device orientation and motion

Focus patterns and task-switching frequency

We never collect:

Message content

Typed text

Screen captures

Personal content

Behavioral signals are anonymized or pseudonymized whenever possible.

1.3 Metadata & System Data

This includes:

Device type and OS

IP address (security only)

SDK version

Error logs

App performance data

This data helps maintain and improve service functionality.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data for the following purposes:

2.1 Generating Human State Metrics

Data is processed to create insights such as:

Emotional state indicators

Focus estimation

Cognitive load inference

Flow state detection

Stress and calmness levels

Readiness and recovery signals

These outputs are informational and not medical.

2.2 Operating Synheart Services

Including:

Account creation

Wearable syncing

HSI (Human State Interface) fusion

Model inference

Data visualization in your dashboard

Developer app integrations

2.3 Improving Models and Accuracy (Only With Consent)

If you opt in:

Data may be used to improve Synheart algorithms

Data may be included in anonymized datasets

Data may be used to tune predictive models

If you opt out: Your data is used only for your real-time experience and not for training.

3. Consent Framework

We follow a multi-layered consent model to ensure clarity and control.

3.1 Explicit Consent (Required for Certain Features)

Explicit consent is required for:

Uploading raw biosignals to Synheart Cloud

Enabling Behavioral SDK data collection

Enabling Syni Cloud LLM inference

Connecting third-party wearables

Allowing data for model improvement

Syncing data across devices

You can always withdraw consent in settings.

3.2 Implied Consent (Necessary for Basic Functionality)

Implied consent covers:

Basic app functionality

Device metadata

Crash logs

Authentication events

Without this, the app cannot operate.

3.3 Developer App Consent Requirements

If you use Synheart SDKs in your own app, YOU MUST:

Obtain end-user consent before collecting data

Disclose what data your app sends to Synheart

Allow users to revoke consent

Delete user data upon request

Not store sensitive signals beyond what is necessary

We reserve the right to suspend API keys for misuse.

4. Raw Data Governance

Raw biosignal data stays on-device by default.

Only derived metrics (focus, HRV score, emotion, embeddings) leave the device unless you consent.

When cloud upload is allowed, data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

You can opt out at any time.

Raw data includes:

High-resolution HRV windows

PPG samples

Accelerometer streams

Behavioral timing sequences

We do not share raw data with third parties unless required by law and with user consent.

5. How Long We Keep Data

Retention varies by type:

Data Type

Default Retention

Raw biosignal data

On-device only

Behavioral data

30–90 days for rolling models

Derived insights

Until account deletion

Account info

While account is active

Cloud backups

Limited, encrypted

You may request deletion at any time.

6. Sharing Your Data

We only share data in the following cases:

6.1 With Your Consent

Examples:

Syncing wearables

Connecting third-party apps

Allowing Syni to perform cloud inference

6.2 With Service Providers

Synheart uses providers strictly for:

Secure cloud hosting (e.g., AWS)

Error monitoring

Payment processing

All providers are bound by strict data protection agreements.

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if legally required, with proper documentation.

We do not sell user data. We do not share biosignals or behavioral signals for advertising.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your region (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), you have the right to:

Access your data

Request deletion

Withdraw consent

Correct inaccuracies

Export your data

Object to certain processing

Requests can be made anytime at legal@synheart.ai.

8. Security Measures

We use industry-standard security including:

On-device processing for sensitive signals

End-to-end encryption for biosignals

Pseudonymization and minimization

Strict access controls

Regular audits

Zero-trust infrastructure practices

9. Children's Data

Synheart is not intended for children under 16.

We do not knowingly process children's physiological or behavioral data.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or want to exercise your rights:

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or want to exercise your rights:

Synheart AI Inc.

Email: legal@synheart.ai