This Privacy Policy explains how Vissou – Virtual Yoga Coach (“Vissou”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website and use our app. We aim for respectful, minimal, and transparent data practices that support your yoga practice.
At a Glance
- The app uses your device camera to analyze yoga poses. Live video stays on your device; we only send the frames you choose to analyze.
- With your consent, we may use analytics (e.g., Google Analytics 4) and show ads (e.g., Google AdSense).
- You can manage your cookie/consent choices anytime using the “Manage Privacy” button above.
Table of Contents
1. Data We Collect
Account & Contact Info (optional)
If you contact us (e.g., email), we process the information you provide (name, email, message).
Pose Capture & Images
- Camera access is used to show a live preview and capture short image bursts you initiate.
- On-device first: Live video stays on your device. Captured frames are stored locally in your browser/app unless you clear them.
- Cloud analysis: When you tap analyze, the selected frames are sent to our AI analysis service to return a score and coaching tips.
Device & Usage
We may collect device type, browser, approximate region, performance/error logs, and basic interaction events to keep the service reliable.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use essential cookies for functionality and, with consent, analytics and advertising cookies.
2. How We Use Data
- Provide core features (pose analysis, scoring, guidance).
- Operate, secure, and troubleshoot the app and site.
- Improve quality and UX (with aggregated or consented analytics).
- Show ads and measure ad performance (with consent).
- Communicate with you (support, important updates).
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce terms.
3. Legal Bases (EEA/UK)
- Consent: analytics cookies, advertising cookies, and optional features.
- Contract/legitimate interest: to provide core app functionality you request.
- Legal obligation: to meet regulatory or tax requirements.
6. Data Retention
- Local gallery frames: stored on your device until you clear them or uninstall the app/site data.
- Frames sent for analysis: retained by us and/or our AI processor only as long as needed to return results and ensure service integrity, then deleted or de-identified, unless law requires longer retention.
- Support messages & logs: kept for a reasonable period to resolve issues and meet legal obligations.
7. Security
We use technical and organizational measures (encryption in transit, access controls, limited retention). No system is 100% secure; please use strong device security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Vissou is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some regions). If you believe a child provided information, contact us and we will take appropriate action.
9. Your Rights
EEA/UK
You may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, and data portability. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
US (e.g., CA, CO, CT, VA)
Depending on your state, you may have rights to access, delete, correct, opt out of “sale”/“sharing” or targeted advertising, and appeal decisions.
How to Exercise Rights
- Use Manage Privacy to adjust consent.
- Email us at privacy@vissou.app with your request.
- For California residents, you may also use the link: Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.
We will verify your request and respond within required timeframes. Authorized agents may submit requests where permitted by law.
10. International Transfers
We may process data in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect personal data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date shows the latest revision. Material changes will be communicated appropriately.
12. Contact Us
Email: privacy@vissou.app
Address: Vissou, Inc., 123 Studio Ave, Anywhere, Country
California: Do Not Sell or Share
If applicable under the CPRA, you can opt out of “sale”/“sharing” or targeted advertising using the controls below and by adjusting consent: