Cables

Privacy Policy for Cables

Last updated: December 22, 2025

Cables ("the App") is a mobile application provided by its developer ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you use the Cables mobile application.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

When you create an account or use the App, we may collect:

  • Email address and authentication-related information
  • User-generated content and data you choose to store in the App

b. Usage Data

We collect usage information to operate, maintain, and improve the App, including:

  • App interactions and feature usage
  • Crash data and error logs
  • Performance diagnostics

c. Device and Technical Information

We may collect technical information such as:

  • Device type and operating system
  • App version
  • IP address (used for security and approximate location only)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the App
  • Authenticate users and manage accounts
  • Store, sync, and retrieve user data
  • Monitor usage and improve functionality
  • Detect, prevent, and fix technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party service providers:

  • Clerk (authentication and user account management)
  • PostHog (analytics and error tracking)
  • Convex (database and backend services)

These providers process data solely to perform services on our behalf and in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. These transfers are necessary to provide the App and are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Apple App Privacy Disclosure Alignment

For App Store purposes, the App may collect and process:

  • Contact information (email address)
  • User content
  • Usage data
  • Diagnostics

This data may be linked to your identity and is collected to provide app functionality, analytics, and security. Data is not used for advertising or sold to third parties.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate interests (app analytics, security, and improvement)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

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

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Request data portability
  • Opt out of the sale of personal data (note: we do not sell data)

California residents have the right to request disclosure of data collected and to request deletion under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the App and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Ryan Waldon
Email: contact@cables.app