Privacy Policy
Your voice, your choice. We're transparent about what happens with your data.
Last updated: December 2024
TL;DR
- Audio is processed in memory and never saved to disk
- Local transcription keeps everything on your device
- Privacy Mode = zero cloud connectivity
- We don't sell your data. Ever.
What Stays on Your Device
| Data | Storage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Audio recordings | Memory only | Never saved to disk, cleared after processing |
| Whisper models | %APPDATA%\Finch\models\ | Downloaded from HuggingFace |
| Dictionary entries | SQLite database | Your custom vocabulary |
| Snippets | SQLite database | Your voice macros |
| Recording history | SQLite database | Optional, can be disabled |
| Settings | JSON file | Preferences and API keys |
What Goes to the Cloud
Only when you choose cloud transcription or AI cleanup:
| Action | Destination | Data Sent |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud transcription | Groq or OpenAI | Audio (WAV format) |
| AI text cleanup | Groq | Transcribed text |
| AI voice commands | Groq | Command + clipboard content |
| Update checks | releases.finch.talk | Current version only |
All network requests use HTTPS encryption. Cloud providers process and discard data per their privacy policies. We do not receive or store your transcriptions.
Privacy Mode
Enable Privacy Mode for maximum data protection:
- Forces local-only transcription
- Disables recording history
- Disables LLM processing
- Zero cloud connectivity
With Privacy Mode + Local Whisper, Finch operates fully offline.
API Key Security
Your API keys (Groq, OpenAI) are:
- Stored locally in settings.json (relies on OS file permissions)
- Never included in backup exports
- Only transmitted to their respective APIs
- Never sent to Finch servers
Update Security
Finch uses Tauri's built-in updater with cryptographic verification:
- 1 Update manifest fetched from releases.finch.talk over HTTPS
- 2 Download verified against Ed25519 digital signature
- 3 Signature checked against public key embedded in the app
- 4 Only installs if verification passes
Third-Party Services
If you use cloud features, data is processed by:
Questions?
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us.
privacy@finch.talk