Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Voticle is a voice-driven content creation app designed to help you transform spoken ideas into polished written articles. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have complete control over your data.

Privacy-First Principle: Our design philosophy is "local-first"—your recordings and text data are primarily stored on your device. We do not store your recordings or transcriptions on our servers.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Audio Recordings: When you use the recording feature, audio files are stored entirely on your device locally. We do not upload or store recordings on our servers.
• Transcription Text: Speech-to-text conversion is performed on your device using iOS system capabilities. Transcriptions are stored locally. Text is only sent to our servers when you actively use AI generation features.
• Feedback Information: When you submit issues or suggestions via the "Feedback" feature, you may optionally provide contact information (such as email) for us to respond.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Identifier: We use a unique device ID stored in iOS Keychain to identify your device for credit management and subscription status synchronization. This identifier is randomly generated and contains no personally identifiable information.
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymized app usage statistics (such as AI generation frequency, feature usage patterns) to improve product experience.
• Device Information: Including device model, OS version, and app version number for technical support and issue diagnosis.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Functions

• AI Content Generation: When you use AI generation features, transcription text is sent to our server and forwarded to third-party AI service providers for processing. Generated content is returned to your device; we do not permanently store this content on our servers.
• Credit Management: Device ID is used to track your credit balance and usage history to ensure fair usage experience.
• Subscription Management: Verification of your membership status through Apple App Store subscription receipts to provide corresponding membership benefits.

3.2 Service Improvement

• Performance Optimization: Analyzing app usage patterns to optimize features and performance.
• Issue Diagnosis: Error logs help us quickly identify and fix issues when the app encounters problems.
• New Feature Development: Understanding user needs to develop features that better meet your expectations.

4. Data Storage and Processing

4.1 Local Storage (On Device)

• All audio files are stored locally on your device, protected by iOS sandbox isolation.
• Transcription text and creation task data are stored in a local database using SwiftData framework.
• This data is not automatically uploaded to any server unless you actively use AI generation or enable iCloud sync.

4.2 Cloud Processing (Temporary)

• When you use AI generation features, transcription text is temporarily sent to our server for processing.
• After processing, generated content is immediately returned to your device; servers do not save this content.

4.3 iCloud Sync (Optional, Pro Members Only)

• Pro members can optionally enable iCloud sync to synchronize creation task data to their iCloud account.
• iCloud sync uses Apple's CloudKit service, with data encrypted during transmission and storage in your iCloud space.
• We cannot access data stored in your iCloud; it is protected by Apple's privacy policy.
• You can disable iCloud sync anytime in Settings.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide core functionality:

• Third-Party AI Services: When you use AI generation features, transcription text is sent to third-party AI service providers' API for processing. These service providers have their own privacy policies, and your data is also subject to their privacy policies.
• Apple App Store / StoreKit: Used for processing in-app purchases and subscriptions. Your payment information is entirely handled by Apple; we cannot access your payment card details.
• Apple CloudKit (Optional): Pro members can optionally use iCloud sync feature, with data stored in your iCloud account.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may need to disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• To comply with laws, regulations, court orders, or government requests;
• To protect our legitimate interests, user safety, or public safety;
• To prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activities.

5.3 Business Transfers

If Voticle is acquired, merged, or sells assets, your information may be transferred as part of business assets. We will notify you before the transfer and ensure your data receives equal protection.

6. Data Security

We employ multiple security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted Transmission: All network communications use HTTPS/TLS encryption.
• Local Encryption: Sensitive information (such as device ID) is stored in iOS Keychain, protected by system-level encryption.
• Principle of Least Privilege: We only request necessary system permissions (microphone, speech recognition) and clearly explain their purpose.
• Regular Security Audits: We regularly review code and system security, promptly fixing potential vulnerabilities.

However, please note that no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. We will make every effort to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Regarding your personal information, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can view your creation tasks, credit records, and subscription status in the app anytime.
• Right to Delete: You can delete any creation task in the app; deletion immediately removes data from device and iCloud (if enabled).
• Right to Export: You can export your text content via the "Share" feature.
• Right to Disable Sync: You can disable iCloud sync anytime in Settings.
• Right to Cancel Subscription: You can cancel membership subscription anytime in App Store subscription management.
• Right to Object to Processing: If you do not wish to use AI generation features, you can choose not to use them; we will not force processing of your data.

To exercise other rights or if you have any questions, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

Voticle is not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will immediately delete such information.

9. International Data Transfer

Voticle is an international service, and our servers may be located in different countries or regions. When you use our services, your information may be transferred to locations outside your jurisdiction. Data protection laws in these regions may differ from those in your location.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is appropriately protected during transmission and storage, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our information handling practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date noted.

If updates involve significant changes (such as new data collection methods, purpose changes), we will notify you in advance through in-app notifications, email, or other means.

We recommend you periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of the latest information.

11. Contact Us

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Thank you for trusting Voticle. We are committed to protecting your privacy so you can focus on creating.