Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

Summary (TL;DR)

  • Offline by default: Qevoxyl runs Whisper locally; audio and transcripts stay on your PC.
  • Local storage: data saves under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Qevoxyl\ (e.g., models, recordings, voice, logs).
  • No telemetry or tracking: we don’t collect usage, identifiers, or analytics.
  • Optional network use: first-time model download; and only if you enable it, Online TTS may send text you choose to speak to a TTS service.
  • You’re in control: delete your recordings/models/logs at any time.

Qevoxyl Privacy Policy

Qevoxyl is a desktop speech-to-text (STT) application designed to protect your privacy. Unlike many transcription services, Qevoxyl runs entirely on your Windows device using the Whisper model. This means your audio and transcriptions remain local by default and are never sent to Qevoxyl servers.

This Privacy Policy explains what data Qevoxyl does and does not collect, how your information is handled, and your rights as a user.

Local Processing and Data Storage

  • Offline by Default: All audio recordings, transcriptions, and model inference occur on your own device.
  • Local Storage: Files are stored under your user profile at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Qevoxyl\ (e.g., models, recordings, voice, logs).
  • No Cloud Uploads: Qevoxyl does not upload or share your data with any third-party service unless you explicitly enable optional features described below.

Optional Online Features

  • Model Downloads: The first time you select a Whisper model, Qevoxyl downloads the model file from its official source. Once cached locally, no further internet connection is required for transcription.
  • Online Text-to-Speech (TTS): If you enable the optional Online TTS toggle, the text you choose to be spoken may be sent to a cloud TTS service to generate audio. This setting is off by default, and you can turn it off at any time.
  • Updates & Integrity Checks: If you download Qevoxyl updates or verify installer checksums, your browser/OS may log metadata (such as IP address) with the hosting or certificate provider.

Note: When Online TTS is off, Qevoxyl does not send text for speech synthesis over the network.

Data We Do Not Collect

Qevoxyl does not collect or transmit:

  • Your audio recordings
  • Your transcriptions
  • Your usage patterns or activity logs
  • Personal identifiers such as your name, email, or location

We deliberately designed Qevoxyl to avoid remote telemetry or tracking.

Limited Diagnostic Information

  • Crash Logs (Local): If the application encounters errors, diagnostic logs may be written to your logs directory.
  • User Support (Optional): If you choose to send us logs for troubleshooting (e.g., via email), those files may contain technical details about your system or environment. We only use them to resolve your support request and delete them after resolution.

Third-Party Dependencies

Qevoxyl bundles or relies on the following technologies:

  • OpenAI Whisper (via PyTorch) — used for offline transcription.
  • FFmpeg — bundled fallback for audio decoding.
  • Online TTS (optional) — if enabled, uses a cloud TTS service to synthesize speech from text you provide.

Each component is governed by its own license and may have its own privacy implications when used outside Qevoxyl.

Security Measures

  • Data is sandboxed per Windows user account (no admin rights are required to install or run).
  • Installers and binaries can be checksum-verified; code signing may be applied to released builds.
  • No background network processes are initiated without your knowledge.

GDPR and CCPA Compliance

  • GDPR (EU/EEA Users): Because Qevoxyl keeps data on your device and does not collect it on our servers, we are generally not a data controller or processor for your audio/transcripts. You retain full control and can delete your data at any time.
  • CCPA/CPRA (California Users): Qevoxyl does not sell, share, or monetize user data. We do not collect personal identifiers or usage patterns.
  • Your Rights: If you contact us for support and voluntarily share diagnostic logs, you may request deletion of that correspondence at any time.

Your Rights

  • You are in full control of your recordings and transcriptions.
  • You can delete your data at any time by removing the local Qevoxyl folders under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Qevoxyl\.
  • If you contact us for support, you may request deletion of any correspondence or logs you shared with us.

Children’s Privacy

Qevoxyl is not intended for use by children under 13 without parental guidance. No personal data is knowingly collected from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect improvements, security updates, or regulatory changes. When changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top will be revised.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Qevoxyl’s handling of data, please contact us:

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