Privacy Policy
Last updated 18 July 2026
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The short version: Akova transcribes your speech entirely on your Mac. Your audio is never uploaded to us or to any third party. This policy explains that in full.
What we collect
Your voice and transcripts: nothing. Audio is processed on-device and held in memory only long enough to become text. We never receive it, store it, or transmit it.
This website: [DRAFT — describe any analytics you run, e.g. privacy-friendly analytics, or state that the marketing site sets no tracking cookies.]
Purchases: if you buy Pro, payment is handled by our payment provider. We receive your email address and order details to deliver your licence and honour refunds. [DRAFT — name the provider, e.g. the App Store / Paddle / Gumroad.]
What we never do
- Send your voice, transcripts, or documents off your device.
- Sell or share your personal data.
- Require an account to use the app.
Model downloads
The first time you use Akova, it downloads a transcription model. After that the app works fully offline. [DRAFT — note where models are hosted, e.g. Apple / Hugging Face, if relevant.]
Your rights
[DRAFT — GDPR/CCPA language as applicable. Because dictation data never leaves your device, most requests concern only your purchase email.]
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email hello@akova.app.