Your local library
Audio, transcripts, summaries, project information, and export history are stored locally on your Mac. The app uses its sandbox container by default. You can choose another recordings folder in Settings → Storage. API keys are stored in the macOS Keychain.
On-device processing
The built-in Whisper transcription engine and built-in summary engine process your content on your Mac. Download the models first; the built-in workflow can then run offline. Model downloads use Hugging Face and require a network connection. The download service receives normal connection information, such as your IP address.
Optional remote services
If you choose a Remote Audio API, your audio is sent to the endpoint you configure. If you use Ollama or LM Studio at an address outside this Mac, transcript content is sent there for summaries. Settings asks for your agreement before saving an endpoint outside this Mac. Those services handle data under their own policies.
Permissions you control
Microphone permission is requested when you start a microphone recording. Capturing system audio requires macOS Screen Recording permission. Imports and custom folders use files or folders you choose. You can manage permissions in macOS System Settings.
Retention and deletion
Your library remains on your Mac until you remove it. Deleting an item in the app permanently removes its library audio, transcript, and summary. Original imported files and exports you saved separately are not deleted. Remove those separately if needed.
This website
This website does not include analytics, advertising trackers, or third-party fonts. It stores your explicit language and appearance choices in your browser’s local storage. Hosting infrastructure may process ordinary request information, including IP addresses, to serve and protect the website.
Contact and updates
If you email support, the message and any information you choose to include are used to respond to your request. Please avoid sending private recordings, transcripts, or API keys. This page may be updated as PrivyVoice changes.