On-Device Note Taker
Last updated: November 14, 2025
On-Device Note Taker ("the App") is designed with privacy as its foundation. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our macOS application for recording, transcribing, and organizing notes using on-device AI processing.
100% Local Processing
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data or content. All transcription, AI processing, and data storage happens entirely on your Mac. Nothing is sent to cloud servers.
On-Device Note Taker does not collect, store, or transmit:
The App processes the following information locally on your device:
What: Audio captured from your microphone and/or system audio
Purpose: To transcribe conversations, meetings, and notes
Storage: Stored locally on your Mac, encrypted by macOS file system. Never uploaded to cloud servers.
What: Text transcriptions, summaries, action items, and chat responses
Purpose: To provide searchable, organized notes with AI-powered insights
Storage: All processing uses Apple Intelligence APIs running entirely on-device. Results stored locally.
What: Audio source preferences, speaker labels, custom tags
Purpose: To remember your configuration between app launches
Storage: Stored locally in macOS preferences
The App may request the following system permissions:
Allows the app to record audio for transcription. All recordings stay on your device.
Only requested if you choose to capture system audio. Used exclusively for audio capture from apps like Zoom or FaceTime.
Only requested when importing audio files or exporting transcripts. You choose which files to access.
You can revoke these permissions at any time through macOS System Settings → Privacy & Security.
On-Device Note Taker uses Apple Intelligence APIs for AI-powered features:
Learn more about Apple Intelligence privacy at apple.com/privacy.
On-Device Note Taker is distributed through the Mac App Store and follows Apple's strict privacy guidelines:
Since all data processing happens locally on your Mac:
You have complete control over sharing your data:
Since we do not collect any personal information or content, the App is safe for users of all ages. No special provisions for children's data are needed as no data collection occurs.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at support.
Your Privacy Is Our Priority
On-Device Note Taker is designed to work entirely on your Mac without any data collection, tracking, or external communication. Your conversations, notes, and content never leave your device.