Privacy Policy

Overview

Transcript ("the App") is a macOS desktop application that records audio and generates AI-powered transcriptions. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data the App accesses, how it is used, and your rights.

Data We Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to our servers. The App runs entirely on your Mac. There is no Transcript backend, no analytics, and no telemetry.

Audio Recordings

• All recordings are saved locally on your Mac in ~/Documents/Transcript-App.
• Audio is sent to the Google Gemini API solely for the purpose of transcription. Google processes the audio in real time and does not retain it after the response is generated. See Google's Gemini API Terms for details.
• You are in full control of your recordings and can delete them at any time from Finder.

Google Calendar Integration

The App optionally connects to your Google Calendar using OAuth 2.0. When enabled:

• We request read-only access to your calendar (calendar.readonly) and your email address (userinfo.email).
• Calendar data is used solely to match recordings with meetings happening at the same time, displaying the meeting title and attendees alongside the transcript.
• OAuth tokens are stored securely in the macOS Keychain on your device. They are never sent to any server other than Google's OAuth endpoints.
• We do not read, modify, or delete any calendar events. Access is strictly read-only.
• You can disconnect your Google account at any time from the App's settings, which removes all stored tokens.

Third-Party Services

The App communicates with the following third-party services:

• Google Gemini API — for audio transcription. Audio is processed in transit and not retained.
• Google Calendar API — for reading calendar events (optional, user-initiated).
• Sparkle — for checking app updates. Only your app version and macOS version are included in the update check request.

No other third-party services, analytics platforms, or ad networks are used.

Data Storage & Security

• All data (recordings, transcripts, metadata, settings) is stored locally on your Mac.
• OAuth tokens are stored in the macOS Keychain, which provides hardware-backed encryption.
• Your Gemini API key is stored in UserDefaults on your device and is never transmitted anywhere except to the Gemini API.

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at diegomarvid99@gmail.com.