Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our foundation, not an afterthought
Last updated: December 2024
Zero Data Collection Promise
WhisKey operates on a simple principle: your voice data never leaves your device. We don't collect, store, transmit, or analyze any personal information.
What Makes WhisKey Different
Other Apps
- Send voice to cloud
- Store audio recordings
- Analyze user behavior
- Share with partners
WhisKey
- Process on your device
- No data storage
- No tracking
- Complete privacy
Technical
- Metal acceleration
- Secure enclave
- Open source AI
- Offline capable
Information We Do NOT Collect
WhisKey is designed from the ground up to collect zero personal information. Here's what we explicitly do NOT collect:
❌ We Never Collect:
- • Voice recordings or audio data
- • Transcribed text content
- • Personal identification information
- • Usage statistics or analytics
- • Device information beyond system requirements
- • Location data
- • Contact information
- • App usage patterns
- • Crash reports or diagnostics
- • Any form of behavioral tracking
How WhisKey Works Privately
On-Device Processing
All voice recognition happens locally using Apple's secure hardware and our optimized whisper.cpp implementation.
Secure Memory
Audio data is processed in secure memory spaces and immediately discarded after transcription.
No Network Required
Transcription works completely offline. No internet connection needed for core functionality.
No Monitoring
We have no ability to see, monitor, or access any content you create with WhisKey.
Technical Privacy Measures
WhisKey implements multiple layers of privacy protection:
🛡️ Privacy Technologies:
- Apple's Secure Enclave: Hardware-level security for sensitive operations
- Metal Performance Shaders: GPU acceleration without data exposure
- App Group Sandboxing: Isolated data containers between app components
- No Third-Party SDKs: No external analytics, advertising, or tracking libraries
- Local File System: All temporary data stays within your device's secure storage
- Memory Management: Immediate cleanup of audio buffers after processing
App Store and System Permissions
WhisKey requests only the minimal permissions necessary for functionality:
- • Microphone Access: Required for voice input (processed locally only)
- • Keyboard Extension: For system-wide text insertion (no data access)
- • Local Storage: For AI models and temporary processing (never transmitted)
- • Background Processing: For Live Activities and notification updates
Third-Party Services
WhisKey uses ZERO third-party services for core functionality. We do not integrate with:
- • Cloud speech recognition services
- • Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Firebase, etc.)
- • Advertising networks
- • Social media SDKs
- • Crash reporting services
- • User behavior tracking tools
Data Retention
Data Retention Period: 0 seconds
Since we don't collect any data, there is no data to retain. Audio is processed in real-time and immediately discarded. Transcribed text exists only in your device's local memory until you use or delete it.
Your Rights and Control
Since WhisKey collects no personal data, traditional privacy rights (access, deletion, portability) are not applicable. However, you have complete control:
- • Full Ownership: All transcribed content belongs entirely to you
- • Complete Control: Manage all data locally on your device
- • Easy Removal: Delete the app to remove all associated data
- • Transparency: No hidden data collection or processing
International Privacy Compliance
While WhisKey's zero-collection approach exceeds the requirements of major privacy regulations, we align with the principles of:
- • GDPR (European Union): No personal data processing
- • CCPA (California): No personal information sale or sharing
- • PIPEDA (Canada): Privacy by design principles
- • Apple's Privacy Guidelines: Exceeds App Store privacy requirements
Children's Privacy
WhisKey is safe for users of all ages because we collect no personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Parents can confidently allow their children to use WhisKey knowing that no data is transmitted or stored externally.
Open Source Transparency
WhisKey's AI engine is built on open-source technology (whisper.cpp) that can be independently audited. The core speech recognition algorithms are publicly available and verifiable.
Security Measures
Even though we collect no data, WhisKey implements robust security measures:
- • Code signing and App Store verification
- • Secure memory management
- • Regular security updates
- • No network vulnerabilities (offline operation)
- • Apple's sandbox security model
Changes to This Policy
If we ever change our privacy approach (which would fundamentally alter WhisKey's core mission), we will provide clear notice through app updates. However, any changes will only move toward greater privacy protection, never less.
Contact and Verification
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to verify our privacy practices, please contact us through the App Store support channels. You can also examine our privacy claims by:
- • Monitoring network traffic (you'll see none from WhisKey)
- • Checking iOS privacy settings and permissions
- • Using the app completely offline
- • Reviewing our open-source components
Our Privacy Promise
WhisKey was created because we believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a premium feature. Your voice data stays yours, always.