höwf is an audio-only social media platform where users create and share voice posts, engage in audio conversations, and connect through spoken content. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
Audio Recordings
Voice Posts: When you create a höwf (voice post), we record and store your audio content
Voice Replies: Audio replies to posts and comments
Duration: Audio recordings are limited to 30 seconds maximum
Quality: Recordings are stored in high-quality audio formats (M4A/AAC)
Authentication: Email address and encrypted authentication tokens
Preferences: App settings, theme choices, and notification preferences
Usage Data
Interactions: Which posts you play, pause, like, or comment on
Social Features: Users you follow, posts you pin to your profile
Technical Data: Device type, app version, and basic usage analytics
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
Social Audio Experience: Store and serve your voice posts to other users
Community Features: Enable following, commenting, and audio discussions
Personalization: Show relevant content and recommendations
Account Management: Maintain your profile and preferences
Audio Content Specific Uses
Storage: Voice recordings are securely stored on AWS S3 infrastructure
Delivery: Audio content is served via secure CDN for optimal playback
Processing: Basic audio format optimization for cross-platform compatibility
Auto-play: Sequential playback of conversations when enabled
Information Sharing
What We Share
Public Posts: Voice posts marked as public are accessible to all users
Follow Relationships: Your following/follower connections are visible to other users
Profile Information: Username, bio, and profile picture are publicly visible
What We Don't Share
Private Audio: We never share your voice recordings with third parties
Email Address: Your email remains private and is not shared
Analytics: Usage data is anonymized and aggregated
No Advertising: We don't analyze your audio content for advertising purposes
Data Storage and Security
Audio Storage
Location: Secure AWS S3 buckets with encryption at rest
Access Control: Strict access controls and authentication required
Backup: Redundant storage across multiple data centers
Retention: Audio content stored as long as your account remains active
Security Measures
Encryption: All data encrypted in transit and at rest
Authentication: AWS Cognito for secure user authentication
Access Logs: All data access is logged and monitored
Regular Audits: Security practices reviewed and updated regularly
Your Rights and Controls
Account Controls
Delete Posts: Remove individual voice posts at any time
Edit Profile: Update bio, username, and preferences
Privacy Settings: Control who can see your content
Account Deletion: Permanently delete your account and all data
Data Requests
Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update incorrect information
Deletion: Request complete removal of your data
Portability: Export your data in a standard format
Children's Privacy
höwf is intended for users 13 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
International Users
höwf is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from your country.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of höwf constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Third-Party Services
AWS Services
Purpose: Cloud infrastructure and data storage
Data: Audio files, user data, and application data
Security: AWS enterprise-grade security and compliance
Authentication
Service: AWS Cognito for user authentication
Data: Email, encrypted passwords, and session tokens
Security: Industry-standard OAuth 2.0 and JWT tokens
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:
Email: privacy@howfhowfhowf.com
Subject Line: Please use "Privacy Policy" in your subject line
Response Time: We will respond within 30 days
For general support:
Email: support@howfhowfhowf.com
Website: https://howfhowfhowf.com
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, we process your data based on:
Consent: You explicitly agree to share audio content
Contract: Necessary to provide the social audio service
Legitimate Interest: Improve app functionality and user experience