Privacy Policy

Data Collection and Usage

• Audio Data: All audio processing is done entirely locally on your device. No audio recordings are ever transmitted to external servers.
• Model Downloads: The extension downloads Whisper AI models from HuggingFace's servers (huggingface.co) only when first needed or when you choose a different model.
• Local Storage: Transcription history is stored locally in your browser and can be cleared at any time.

Data Not Collected

We do not collect, transmit, or store:

• Audio recordings
• Transcription content
• Personal information
• Usage statistics
• Crash reports

Permissions

The extension requires:

• Microphone access: Used only for local audio capture
• Storage: For saving model files and transcription history locally
• HuggingFace.co access: For downloading AI models

Third-Party Services

• HuggingFace.co: Used only for initial model downloads
• No other third-party services are used

Data Retention

• All data is stored locally on your device
• You can delete your transcription history at any time
• Clearing browser data will remove all stored information

Technical Implementation Details

• The extension uses WebGPU acceleration for efficient processing
• All transcription is performed using the Whisper AI model running locally in your browser
• The extension is built on transformers.js, which enables local AI model execution

Browser Compatibility

• This extension is designed for Chromium-based browsers that support WebGPU
• Your browser data and settings are respected and not modified beyond the extension's scope

Open Source

• The extension's code is open source, allowing for transparency and community verification of privacy claims
• The source code can be reviewed to confirm that no data is transmitted externally

Offline Functionality

• After initial model download, the extension can function without an internet connection
• No cloud services are required for the core transcription functionality

Contact

For privacy concerns, contact: privacy@whispertranscribe.com

Changes to This Policy

We will post any privacy policy changes on this page and within the extension.