Privacy Policy

About This Policy

Varse Labs, Inc. (“Varse,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) makes Varse, an app that helps you find the movie or TV show behind a scene, clip, or quote. This policy explains what information we collect when you use the Varse app or website, join our waitlist, or contact us for support.

Information We Collect

Information you give us

We collect your email address when you join the Varse waitlist, create an account when an account is required, or email us for support. We use it to manage access, reply to you, and send the updates you ask to receive.

Audio and microphone access

When you choose to identify something with Varse, the app uses your device microphone to receive a short audio sample. Varse uses that sample to look for a matching movie or TV scene. Microphone access is optional, but the identification feature cannot work without it. We do not use microphone audio for third-party advertising.

Information about how you use Varse

We may collect basic information about how you use Varse, such as features you open, searches you make, and whether the app is working as expected. This helps us improve scene matching, reliability, and support.

How We Use Your Information

• To identify movies and TV shows from audio you provide
• To provide and maintain Varse
• To manage the waitlist and respond to support requests
• To improve matching, reliability, and the Varse experience
• To protect Varse and comply with our legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use the audio you provide to Varse for third-party advertising.

When We Share Information

We share information with people and companies that help us run Varse, provide support, manage access, or deliver messages you ask us to send. They may use your information only to provide those services to us.

We may also share information when required by law, to protect the rights and safety of Varse or others, or as part of a business change such as a merger or acquisition.

How Long We Keep Information

We keep information only for as long as we need it for the reasons described in this policy. We keep waitlist information while it is useful for managing Varse access and updates. We keep support messages and account information for as long as needed to respond, provide the service, resolve issues, and meet legal obligations.

Audio and information connected to a search may be kept for a limited period when needed to complete the search or improve the service.

Your Choices

• You can allow or turn off microphone access in your device settings.
• You can request removal from the waitlist by emailing us.
• You can request access to or deletion of information connected to your account by emailing us.
• You can stop receiving optional emails by following the instructions in the message or contacting us.

We may need to keep some information when the law requires it or when it is needed to protect Varse, our users, or other people.

Children’s Privacy

Varse is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you think a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can review it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as Varse changes. We will post the new version on this page and change the date at the top. Your continued use of Varse after an update means the updated policy applies to your use of the service.

Contact Us

Questions or requests about this policy can be sent to varseapp@gmail.com. You can also read our Terms of Service.