Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 4, 2026
1. Overview
Btelo (btelo.com) is a platform that develops and operates multiple software products, including Btelo Coding (coding.btelo.com), Btelo English (english.btelo.com), and other products accessible via btelo.com subdomains. We are committed to protecting your privacy and collecting as little data as possible across all of our products.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all products and services operated by Btelo, including but not limited to:
- btelo.com — the main platform and marketing site
- coding.btelo.com — a remote management tool for controlling computer sessions from your iPhone
- english.btelo.com — Btelo English, a language-learning app for English listening, reading, and vocabulary practice
- Btelo Cuely — an iOS teleprompter and video caption app
- Any other subdomains or products under the Btelo platform
3. Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate each product. Across our platform this may include:
- Account identifier or connector ID — used for device pairing, account management, and connection routing
- Hashed password — stored using bcrypt, never in plain text
- IP address — temporarily used for rate limiting and abuse prevention
- Email address — only when you choose to sign in via a third-party provider (e.g. Google), used solely for authentication
4. Personal Information
We do not require personal information to use most of our products. We do not intentionally collect personal data such as your real name, email address, or phone number beyond what is necessary for account authentication. We do not use any personal data for tracking, advertising, or marketing purposes.
If you choose to sign in using a third-party provider such as Google, your email address may be provided by the authentication service solely for the purpose of account authentication.
5. Data We Do NOT Collect
Across all of our products:
- We do not collect location data
- We do not collect device identifiers for tracking purposes
- We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs
- We do not sell, share, or transfer any user data to third parties
6. How Your Data Flows
Our products are designed to minimize cloud data exposure. Where applicable, data is routed directly between your devices and cloud servers only facilitate the initial connection handshake — they do not store, inspect, or log the content of your sessions.
- Session data is transmitted directly between your devices where possible
- Relay servers only see connection metadata (which account or device is connecting), not session content
- Session data is stored locally on your devices, not on our servers
7. Btelo Cuely — Speech Recognition
Btelo Cuely is an iOS teleprompter and caption app. Its speech recognition is performed entirely through Apple's own on-device Speech framework (SFSpeechRecognizer) on the user's device. Specifically:
- To generate on-screen captions and let the teleprompter follow the user's voice, audio from the user's recording or the video they select is processed by Apple's Speech Recognition service through the device's built-in Speech framework.
- Btelo does not operate any server for Btelo Cuely and does not receive, store, transmit, or share this audio or its transcript. We are not a third-party AI service for this app — the only party that processes the audio is Apple, under Apple's own privacy policy.
- All scripts, recordings, and edited videos stay on the user's device and in their own Photos library. Nothing is uploaded to Btelo or to any third party.
- No analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs are used in Btelo Cuely.
Before any audio is processed, the app shows a one-time in-app disclosure explaining what data is sent and to whom, and asks for the user's explicit consent.
8. Local Data Storage
Depending on the product, local data may be stored on your device including:
- Authentication tokens — in secure on-device storage (e.g. iOS Keychain)
- App preferences — in local app storage
- Session history — locally on your device
9. Subscriptions
Btelo offers a unified subscription that covers all products on the platform. Billing is processed through a third-party payment provider (e.g. Stripe); we do not store full payment card details on our servers. Subscription status is associated with your Btelo account and used solely to determine product access.
10. Data Retention and Deletion
Server-side data is automatically cleaned up after extended inactivity. You can delete your local data at any time by uninstalling the relevant app or removing the agent software from your device. Contact us to request deletion of any server-side data associated with your account.
11. Security
All network communication uses HTTPS/TLS encryption. Authentication credentials are hashed with bcrypt. On iOS, sensitive data is stored in the Keychain with device-only access protection.
12. Third-Party Services and Credentials
Our products may be used in conjunction with third-party AI platforms and services. Any API keys, account credentials, or other secrets you configure or use through our products remain your sole responsibility. We are not responsible for any loss, leakage, or unauthorized use of your third-party accounts, API keys, or other credentials. You should take appropriate precautions to protect your credentials, including using scoped API keys with minimal permissions and rotating keys regularly.
13. Children
Our products are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our products after changes constitutes acceptance.
15. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: