Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 30, 2025
Our Privacy Promise
Auditory processes all voice-to-text transcription 100% locally on your device. Your audio recordings and transcriptions never leave your Mac. We do not collect, store, transmit, or have access to your voice data. This is privacy by design, not privacy by policy.
1. Introduction
Auditory ("we," "our," or "us") is a product of Tactical Edge AI, LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with our voice-to-text transcription application and website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Unlike cloud-based transcription services, Auditory is designed from the ground up to process everything locally on your device.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
Because Auditory processes everything on-device, we do not collect:
- Audio recordings or voice data
- Transcription text or content
- Translation data
- Usage patterns within the application
- Microphone access data
- Any content you create or process with Auditory
3. Information We May Collect
We may collect limited information in the following circumstances:
3.1 License Verification
When you purchase and activate a license, we collect:
- Email address (for license delivery and support)
- License key (to verify valid purchase)
- Device identifier (hashed, for license activation limits)
This information is processed securely and is not linked to any usage data.
3.2 Website Analytics
Our website may use basic analytics to understand traffic patterns. This includes:
- Page views and referring URLs
- Browser type and operating system
- Geographic region (country level only)
We do not use this data to identify individual users.
3.3 Support Communications
If you contact us for support, we may retain:
- Your email address and name
- Support ticket content
- Technical information you voluntarily provide
4. How We Use Information
The limited information we collect is used exclusively for:
- License verification and management
- Providing customer support
- Improving our website and services
- Communicating important updates about the application
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any data we do collect:
- Encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL)
- Secure payment processing through Stripe
- Limited data retention
- Access controls and monitoring
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe: For payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data.
- Analytics: Basic website analytics that do not track individual users.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tacticaledgeai.com.
8. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):
- We process data based on contract performance (license fulfillment) and legitimate interests
- You have additional rights under GDPR including data portability and the right to lodge complaints
- Our EU representative can be contacted at the address below
9. CCPA Compliance
For California residents:
- We do not sell personal information
- We do not share personal information for targeted advertising
- You may request disclosure of data collected and deletion
10. HIPAA Considerations
Because Auditory processes all data locally on your device and we never have access to your transcriptions, the application is inherently suitable for environments requiring HIPAA compliance. No Business Associate Agreement is required as we are not a business associate under HIPAA.
11. Children's Privacy
Auditory is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:
Email: privacy@tacticaledgeai.com
Company: Tactical Edge AI, LLC