Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 29, 2025

Introduction

LocalWhisper (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our macOS application and visit our website.

The core principle of LocalWhisper is privacy-first: all speech recognition processing happens locally on your device. Your voice data never leaves your computer.

Information We Collect

LocalWhisper Application

We do not collect any personal data through the LocalWhisper application. Specifically:

  • No voice data collection: All speech-to-text processing occurs entirely on your device using local AI models. Your audio recordings are never transmitted to any external servers.
  • No usage analytics: We do not track how you use the application.
  • No telemetry: No data about your device, usage patterns, or transcriptions is sent to us.

Website

When you visit our website (localwhisper.ai), we may collect:

  • Purchase information: If you purchase a license, we collect payment information through our payment processor (Stripe). We do not store your full payment details.
  • License information: We store your email address and license key to provide license validation and customer support.

How We Use Information

  • License management: To issue, validate, and manage your software license.
  • Customer support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance.
  • Transaction processing: To process purchases through our payment processor.

Third-Party Services

Payment Processing

We use Stripe to process payments. When you make a purchase, Stripe collects and processes your payment information according to their Privacy Policy.

License Validation

License validation is performed through a secure connection to verify your license key. Only your license key is transmitted, no personal data or usage information is sent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect any information we collect:

  • All website communications use HTTPS encryption.
  • Payment information is handled by PCI-compliant processors.
  • License data is stored securely with access controls.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (note: this may affect your license).
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Data Retention

  • License information: Retained for the duration of your license plus a reasonable period for support purposes.
  • Purchase records: Retained as required by applicable tax and accounting laws.

Children’s Privacy

LocalWhisper is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since LocalWhisper does not collect personal information through the application, most CCPA provisions do not apply to app usage. For website-related data, you may exercise your rights by contacting us.

International Users

LocalWhisper is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.