Privacy Policy
Ascend Studio Inc (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for its users. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Service.
For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Site” refers to the Company’s website, which can be accessed at ascendstudio.so or beaconai.me. “App” refers to Beacon AI. “Service” refers to the Company’s services accessed via the Site or App, in which users can track health and fitness data, create and share content, and connect with third-party health platforms. The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Company. “You” refers to you, as a user of our Site, App, or Service.
By accessing our Site, App, or Service, you accept this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, and you consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect “Non-Personal Information” and “Personal Information.” Non-Personal Information includes information that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as anonymous usage data, general demographic information, referring/exit pages and URLs, platform types, preferences you submit, and number of clicks. Personal Information includes information you provide during registration and use of the Service.
1.1 Information You Provide
When you register for an account, we collect your email address, name, and profile information (such as bio, avatar, and social links). You are authorizing us to collect, store, and use this information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1.2 Apple HealthKit Data
With your explicit consent, Beacon AI may collect health and fitness data from Apple HealthKit, including but not limited to: steps, workouts, calories burned, distance traveled, heart rate, sleep data, and body measurements. This data is used solely to provide and improve the Service’s health tracking features.
We do not sell HealthKit data to third parties. We do not use HealthKit data for advertising or marketing purposes. HealthKit data is not shared with third parties except as necessary to provide the Service to you, and only with your explicit consent.
1.3 Third-Party Health Platforms
You may optionally connect third-party health platforms including Strava, Oura, and Whoop. When you choose to connect these services, we collect the health and fitness data you authorize from those platforms. These connections are entirely opt-in and can be disconnected at any time.
1.4 Information Collected via Technology
We track information provided to us by your browser or application when you view or use the Service, such as the website you came from, the type of browser or device you use, the time and date of access, and other information that does not personally identify you. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect Non-Personal Information and keep a record of your preferences.
1.5 Analytics
We use third-party analytics services, including Mixpanel, PostHog, and Vercel Analytics, to help us understand how users engage with the Service. These services may collect information about your use of the Service, including pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns. This data is used to improve the Service and is subject to the respective privacy policies of these providers.
1.6 Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not directly collect or store your credit card number or banking information. Stripe’s collection and use of your information is governed by its own privacy policy.
1.7 Children’s Privacy
The Site, App, and Service are not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under the age of 13. If we learn that we have gathered personal information from anyone under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian, we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us at hello@ascendstudio.so.
2. How We Use and Share Information
Personal Information
Except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, we do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your Personal Information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent. We share Personal Information with vendors performing services for the Company (such as email service providers and analytics platforms), who use your information only at our direction and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We use Personal Information to communicate with you, respond to questions, provide technical support, and inform you about the Service.
We may share Personal Information with outside parties if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation, or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to meet any applicable legal process or enforceable governmental request; to enforce applicable Terms of Use, including investigation of potential violations; to address fraud, security, or technical concerns; or to protect against harm to the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public as required or permitted by law.
Non-Personal Information
We use Non-Personal Information to improve the Service and customize the user experience. We also aggregate Non-Personal Information to track trends and analyze use patterns. This Privacy Policy does not limit our use or disclosure of Non-Personal Information, and we reserve the right to use and disclose such information to our partners, advertisers, and other third parties at our discretion.
3. How We Protect Information
We implement security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access. Your account is protected by your account password, and we urge you to take steps to keep your personal information safe by not disclosing your password and by logging out of your account after each use. We further protect your information from potential security breaches by implementing encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer technology. However, these measures do not guarantee that your information will not be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed by breach of such security measures. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to assume these risks.
4. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information
You have the right at any time to prevent us from contacting you for marketing purposes. When we send a promotional communication, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each promotional email, or by adjusting your preferences in the Settings section of the App.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your Personal Information by contacting us at hello@ascendstudio.so. You may also disconnect any third-party health platform integrations (Strava, Oura, Whoop) and revoke HealthKit permissions at any time through your device settings.
5. Links to Other Websites
As part of the Service, we may provide links to or compatibility with other websites or applications. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices employed by those websites or the information or content they contain. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by us through the Site, App, and Service. We encourage our users to read the privacy statements of other websites before proceeding to use them.
6. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
The Company reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account or by placing a prominent notice on our Site or App. Significant changes will go into effect 30 days following such notification. Non-material changes or clarifications will take effect immediately. You should periodically check the Site and this privacy page for updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Site or App, please contact us at hello@ascendstudio.so.