Last updated: October 8, 2026
PulseAware is built with privacy as a core architectural principle, not a compliance checkbox. Everything runs on your device, including speech recognition. PulseAware collects no usage data, and its App Store privacy label is Data Not Collected. We do not operate user accounts or ad-tracking profiles.
Limited network activity exists for two things: Apple verifies your Pro Unlock purchase, and on first launch iOS downloads Apple's language files for on-device speech recognition. Neither transmits your session data.
PulseAware requests microphone access to analyze your speech in real time. Voice analysis, including words per minute, pitch, fillers, pauses, volume, voice tension, sentiment, and speaking time, is performed entirely on your iPhone using Apple's on-device speech model and custom digital signal processing algorithms. This applies to everyone, free or Pro. Raw audio is never uploaded by PulseAware.
Session Audio is off by default. If you turn it on, PulseAware shows a reminder to record only with everyone's consent. Saved audio stays on your iPhone, is excluded from iCloud and device backups, and is deleted automatically after 30 days. If an earlier version of the app left recordings on your iPhone, you can delete them or keep them for 30 days. You can turn Session Audio off at any time.
With Pro, you can export a Session as CSV or JSON, and export saved audio if you turned Session Audio on. Exports happen only when you choose to make one, through the iOS share sheet. What you do with the exported file is under your control, and PulseAware does not transmit it.
The Home Screen widget (Pro) can show your next meeting and offer a reminder before it starts. This is off by default and only turned on if you enable it in Settings. When enabled, PulseAware reads your calendar event times on your device to find your next meeting. Nothing from your calendar is uploaded or transmitted anywhere.
When an Apple Watch is paired (a Pro feature), PulseAware receives heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), respiratory rate, blood oxygen, wrist temperature, and motion data via Apple's WatchConnectivity framework. This data is processed on your iPhone and stored locally in the app. Biometric data is never transmitted externally.
During a Session, PulseAware starts a workout on your Apple Watch so the Watch can keep measuring. These workouts are not saved to Apple Health.
PulseAware may request read-only access to Apple Health data, such as heart rate, HRV, respiratory rate, and wrist temperature, to show how your body compares to your personal baseline. This data is queried within the app and is not transmitted anywhere. PulseAware is a wellness tool, not a medical device.
PulseAware does not save any data to Apple Health, including the Watch workouts described above.
All session data, settings, baselines, and preferences are stored locally on your device. Session data is included in your standard iOS device backups (iCloud or local) according to your device settings. Saved Session Audio is the exception and is excluded from backups.
You can delete all PulseAware data at any time:
PulseAware uses HealthKit to read biometric data for personalization only. HealthKit data will not be used for advertising, data brokers, or shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
PulseAware is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through the app, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
Because PulseAware does not collect, sell, or share personal information, no additional CCPA-specific disclosures apply. You have the right to delete your data at any time as described above.
We may update this privacy policy to reflect product changes or legal requirements. Updates will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be noted in the app.
Questions about this privacy policy or your data? Contact us at contact@gmx3c.com.
