Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 4, 2026

Overview

Transcript is a macOS application and bundled CLI for recording meetings, transcribing audio, and generating AI recaps. There is no Transcript-operated backend, analytics service, ad network, or telemetry pipeline.

Data We Collect

We do not collect, store, or sell your personal data on our servers. The app stores your recordings, transcripts, recaps, tags, prompts, metadata, and settings on your Mac.

Recordings and Transcripts

  • Recordings are saved locally in your configured Transcript data folder. The default location is ~/Documents/Transcript-App.
  • Local Whisper transcription processes audio on your device.
  • If you choose a cloud transcription or recap provider, the app or CLI sends the relevant audio, transcript, recap input, or prompt directly to that provider from your Mac.
  • You can delete recordings, transcripts, recaps, and metadata from Finder at any time.

Local/Remote Diarization

When Local/Remote diarization is enabled, Transcript writes a hidden .channels/activity.json file next to the recording. This file contains derived RMS and peak activity by second for microphone and system audio. It is not an audio file and cannot reconstruct speech.

Google Calendar Integration

Google Calendar connection is optional and uses OAuth 2.0. When enabled:

  • Transcript requests read-only calendar access and your email address.
  • Calendar data is used to match a recording with the meeting happening at the same time, display meeting context, and infer a local-speaker hint from the calendar account.
  • OAuth tokens are stored in the macOS Keychain and are not sent to any Transcript server.
  • Transcript does not create, edit, or delete calendar events.

Third-Party Services

Depending on your settings, Transcript may communicate with:

  • Google Gemini API, OpenAI API, Codex CLI, or Claude Code for transcription, recap, title generation, or related AI tasks.
  • Google Calendar API for optional read-only calendar matching.
  • Sparkle and Cloudflare R2 for app update checks and download assets.

Third-party providers process data according to their own terms and policies. Transcript does not proxy these requests through a Transcript server.

Credentials

  • Google OAuth tokens are stored in the macOS Keychain.
  • API keys and local AI tool credentials stay on your Mac in the app settings or the relevant CLI configuration.
  • You can revoke Google access from Transcript settings or from your Google Account permissions.

Children's Privacy

Transcript is not directed at children under 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.

Contact

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

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