Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 3, 2024 | Effective Date: December 3, 2024
Introduction
Obsidian Voice ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Audio Recordings
- What: Voice recordings you create within the app
- How it's used: Sent to OpenAI's Whisper API for transcription
- Storage: Audio is processed in real-time and is NOT stored on our servers. After transcription, audio data is discarded.
Transcribed Notes
- What: Text transcriptions of your voice recordings
- Storage: Saved directly to YOUR device and your local Obsidian vault. We do NOT store your notes on any external server.
Device Information
- What: Device type, operating system version, app version
- Purpose: Crash reporting and app performance optimization
- Collected by: Sentry (error monitoring)
Usage Analytics
- What: Anonymous usage patterns (screens viewed, features used, session duration)
- Purpose: Improve app experience and identify issues
- Collected by: PostHog
- Note: No personal content from your notes is collected
Purchase Information
- What: Subscription status, purchase history, transaction IDs
- Purpose: Manage your subscription and unlock premium features
- Collected by: RevenueCat
- Note: We never see your payment details (credit card, etc.)
Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do NOT read, access, or store your existing Obsidian vault contents
- We do NOT collect the content of your transcribed notes
- We do NOT store your voice recordings after transcription
- We do NOT collect your name, email, or personal identifiers (unless you contact support)
- We do NOT sell any data to third parties
How We Use Your Information
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Audio recordings | Transcription via OpenAI Whisper API |
| Device info | Crash reporting and debugging |
| Usage analytics | App improvement and feature development |
| Purchase data | Subscription management |
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
OpenAI (Whisper API)
- Purpose: Speech-to-text transcription
- Data shared: Audio recordings (processed, not stored)
- Privacy policy: openai.com/privacy
RevenueCat
- Purpose: Subscription and purchase management
- Data shared: Anonymous user ID, purchase transactions
- Privacy policy: revenuecat.com/privacy
Sentry
- Purpose: Error monitoring and crash reporting
- Data shared: Device info, app state during errors
- Privacy policy: sentry.io/privacy
PostHog
- Purpose: Product analytics
- Data shared: Anonymous usage events
- Privacy policy: posthog.com/privacy
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- All notes are stored locally on your device
- Notes sync directly to your Obsidian vault folder
- We use write-only access — we cannot read your existing files
API Keys
- If you provide your own OpenAI API key, it is stored securely on your device using encrypted storage
- Your API key is never transmitted to our servers
No Cloud Storage
- We do not operate cloud servers that store your data
- Your notes never leave your device except during transcription
Your Rights and Choices
Data Control
- Delete notes: Delete any note directly from your Obsidian vault
- Uninstall: Removing the app deletes all local app data
- API key: Remove your API key anytime in Settings
Data Access
- Request a copy of any data we have about you
- Request deletion of your data from our third-party services
- Contact us to opt out of anonymous analytics
Children's Privacy
Obsidian Voice is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and displaying a notice within the app for significant changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: support@obsidianvoice.ai
We'll respond within 7 business days.
Summary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do you store my notes? | No — notes stay on YOUR device |
| Do you store my recordings? | No — audio is discarded after transcription |
| Can you read my Obsidian vault? | No — we only write new notes |
| Do you sell my data? | No — never |
| What analytics do you collect? | Anonymous usage patterns only |
Your voice. Your vault. Your privacy.