Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 5, 2025

Our Privacy Commitment

Wisply is built with privacy as a core principle. All audio transcription and AI processing happens entirely on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store your audio recordings or transcriptions.

Summary

  • ✓Audio stays on device: All speech processing uses Apple's on-device Speech Framework
  • ✓AI is local: Insights are generated using Apple Intelligence (on-device)
  • ✓No cloud required: Free tier works completely offline
  • ✓You own your data: Transcripts are stored locally in SwiftData

Information We Collect

Free Tier (Current)

We collect no personal information. The free tier of Wisply operates entirely on your device with no network communication for core features.

  • Audio recordings: Processed on-device, never transmitted
  • Transcriptions: Stored locally on your device only
  • AI insights: Generated on-device using Apple Intelligence
  • Speaker profiles: Stored locally for diarization

Waitlist

If you join our waitlist, we collect your email address to notify you when the app launches. We do not share this with third parties or use it for other purposes.

Premium Tier (Coming Soon)

Future premium features may include optional cloud synchronization. If you choose to enable cloud sync:

  • Your transcripts will be encrypted end-to-end before leaving your device
  • We will not have access to the contents of your transcripts
  • Subscription status will be managed through Apple's App Store

On-Device Technologies

Wisply uses the following Apple technologies, all of which process data locally on your device:

  • Apple Speech Framework (SpeechTranscriber): Real-time speech-to-text transcription
  • Apple Foundation Models: On-device AI for generating summaries and insights
  • SwiftData: Local database for storing your memos and transcripts
  • ScreenCaptureKit: System audio capture (requires your explicit permission)

Third-Party: FluidAudio

Wisply uses FluidAudio for speaker diarization (identifying who said what). FluidAudio processes audio locally on your device and does not transmit any data externally.

Permissions

Wisply requests the following macOS permissions:

  • Microphone: Required to transcribe your voice
  • Screen Recording: Required for system audio capture (optional feature)
  • Accessibility: Optional, for global keyboard shortcuts

You can revoke these permissions at any time in System Settings > Privacy & Security.

Data Storage

All your data is stored locally on your Mac in the app's sandboxed container:

  • Memos and transcripts are stored in a SwiftData database
  • Speaker embeddings are stored locally for consistent speaker identification
  • App preferences are stored in UserDefaults

To delete all data, simply uninstall the app. You can also delete individual memos within the app.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights or safety

Analytics

The free tier of Wisply does not include any analytics or tracking. We do not collect usage data, crash reports, or telemetry from the app.

Children's Privacy

Wisply is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws including:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Portability: Export your data in a standard format
  • Correction: Correct inaccurate data

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it. To exercise these rights for any data we may hold (e.g., waitlist email), contact us at privacy@wisply.ai.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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