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            <h1>Privacy Policy for VoiceInk</h1>
            <p class="last-updated"><em>Last updated: January 2025</em></p>

            <h2>Overview</h2>
            <p>VoiceInk is a voice-to-text transcription app that helps you capture your thoughts by converting speech to text. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data when you use our app.</p>

            <h2>Data Collection and Usage</h2>

            <h3>Audio Data</h3>
            <ul>
                <li><strong>What we collect:</strong> VoiceInk records audio when you press the record button</li>
                <li><strong>How we use it:</strong> Audio is used solely for transcription purposes</li>
                <li><strong>Storage:</strong> Audio files are stored locally on your device and may be sent to third-party cloud services based on your chosen settings</li>
                <li><strong>Retention:</strong> You can delete individual recordings at any time by swiping in the notes list</li>
            </ul>

            <h3>Default Service Data Processing</h3>
            <ul>
                <li><strong>VoiceInk Default Service:</strong> When using our default transcription service (powered by Groq), we collect and process your audio data using our API keys</li>
                <li><strong>Data Sharing:</strong> Audio files are sent to Groq's servers for processing and may be temporarily stored there according to their privacy policy</li>
                <li><strong>Purpose:</strong> This allows you to use transcription features immediately without setup</li>
            </ul>

            <h3>API Keys for Custom Services</h3>
            <ul>
                <li><strong>What we collect:</strong> If you choose to use other cloud services (Groq, Deepgram, Cerebras, Gemini), you must provide your own API keys</li>
                <li><strong>How we use it:</strong> API keys are used exclusively to authenticate with your chosen cloud services</li>
                <li><strong>Storage:</strong> API keys are stored locally on your device</li>
                <li><strong>Purpose:</strong> These keys enable the app to use third-party cloud services for transcription and text post-processing</li>
            </ul>

            <h2>Third-Party Services</h2>

            <p>VoiceInk offers multiple processing options:</p>

            <h3>Default Service (No Setup Required)</h3>
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                <p><strong>VoiceInk Default:</strong> Powered by Groq - works immediately without any API key setup. We manage the API keys and handle data processing on your behalf.</p>
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            <ul>
                <li><strong>Data Processing:</strong> Your data is processed according to <a href="https://groq.com/privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Groq's Privacy Policy</a></li>
            </ul>

            <h3>Custom Cloud Services (Require Your API Keys)</h3>
            <p>VoiceInk integrates with additional third-party cloud services. <strong>For these services, you must provide your own API keys:</strong></p>

            <h4>Cloud Services</h4>
            <ul>
                <li><strong>Groq:</strong> Speech-to-text transcription (separate from default service)</li>
                <li><strong>Deepgram:</strong> Speech-to-text transcription</li>
                <li><strong>Cerebras:</strong> Text post-processing</li>
                <li><strong>Google Gemini:</strong> Text post-processing</li>
            </ul>

            <h4>Local Processing</h4>
            <ul>
                <li><strong>Whisper.cpp:</strong> Local on-device transcription (no data leaves your device)</li>
            </ul>

            <h3>Data Sharing</h3>
            <p><strong>For Default Service:</strong></p>
            <ul>
                <li>Audio files are sent to Groq's servers for processing</li>
                <li>We manage the connection using our API keys</li>
            </ul>

            <p><strong>For Custom Cloud Services:</strong></p>
            <ul>
                <li>Audio files are sent to your chosen transcription service using your API keys</li>
                <li>Text content may be sent to your chosen AI service for post-processing</li>
                <li>Each service has its own privacy policy - please review them:
                    <ul>
                        <li><a href="https://groq.com/privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Groq Privacy Policy</a></li>
                        <li><a href="https://deepgram.com/privacy/" target="_blank">Deepgram Privacy Policy</a></li>
                        <li><a href="https://cerebras.ai/privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Cerebras Privacy Policy</a></li>
                        <li><a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" target="_blank">Google Privacy Policy</a></li>
                    </ul>
                </li>
            </ul>

            <h2>Your Choices</h2>

            <h3>Processing Options</h3>
            <ul>
                <li><strong>Default Service:</strong> Works immediately without any setup (powered by Groq)</li>
                <li><strong>Local Processing:</strong> Choose Whisper for complete privacy - all data stays on your device</li>
                <li><strong>Custom Cloud Services:</strong> Use your own API keys with other providers</li>
            </ul>

            <h3>Data Control</h3>
            <ul>
                <li>Delete individual notes by swiping in the notes list</li>
                <li>All data is stored locally on your device</li>
                <li>Uninstalling the app removes all local data</li>
            </ul>

            <h2>Data Security</h2>
            <ul>
                <li><strong>Default Service:</strong> We manage secure connections to Groq's servers using our API keys</li>
                <li><strong>Custom Services:</strong> Data processing occurs through your own API keys with third-party cloud services</li>
                <li><strong>Local Processing:</strong> All data stays on your device and never leaves</li>
                <li>We prioritize your privacy and only process data necessary for transcription functionality</li>
            </ul>

            <h2>Children's Privacy</h2>
            <p>VoiceInk is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.</p>

            <h2>Changes to This Policy</h2>
            <p>We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.</p>

            <h2>Contact Us</h2>
            <p>If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: <a href="mailto:prakashjoshipax@gmail.com">prakashjoshipax@gmail.com</a></p>

            <h2>Your Rights</h2>
            <p>You have the right to:</p>
            <ul>
                <li>Access your data (all stored locally on your device)</li>
                <li>Delete your data (through the app interface or by uninstalling)</li>
                <li>Choose which services to use</li>
                <li>Use the app entirely offline with local models</li>
            </ul>

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