Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4 January 2026
Introduction
YapMate is a voice-to-invoice application designed for tradespeople in the United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.
Data We Collect
When you use YapMate, we collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- User ID
- Audio data (voice recordings you choose to submit)
- Purchase and subscription status (via Apple In-App Purchases)
How We Use Your Data
We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:
- Account creation and management
- Voice-to-invoice processing
- Subscription access and billing validation
- Customer support
Audio Data Handling
Audio recordings are only processed when you actively choose to record using the application. Voice data is used solely to generate invoice text and structured data for your records. We process audio using third-party cloud AI services for transcription purposes.
Third-Party Services
YapMate uses the following third-party services:
- Apple In-App Purchases (for subscription management and billing)
- Cloud AI processing services (for audio transcription)
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Jurisdiction
YapMate operates under the laws of the United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy is governed by UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.