Your privacy is fundamental to Voicey's design. All voice processing happens entirely on your device — we never receive, store, or transmit your audio or transcriptions.
The Short Version
- 100% on-device. Your voice is processed locally using CoreML.
- No servers. We don't operate any servers that receive your data.
- No tracking. No analytics, no telemetry, no usage data collection.
- You're in control. Your transcriptions stay on your Mac.
On-Device Processing
Voicey uses WhisperKit to run OpenAI's Whisper speech recognition models directly on your Mac using Apple's CoreML framework. This means:
- Your voice audio never leaves your device
- Transcription happens entirely on your Mac's Neural Engine
- No internet connection required for transcription
- Works offline after initial model download
Network Access
Voicey only uses network access for one purpose: downloading AI models. This happens:
- On first launch when you select a transcription model
- When you choose to download additional models
- Models are downloaded from Hugging Face's model repository
After models are downloaded, Voicey works completely offline. No audio, text, or usage data is ever transmitted.
Data Storage
Voicey stores minimal data locally on your Mac:
- AI Models — Downloaded Whisper models for transcription
- Preferences — Your settings (hotkey, selected model, UI preferences)
Voicey does not store your transcriptions. Text goes directly to your clipboard and is not saved by the app.
Permissions
Voicey requests only the permissions necessary for its core functionality:
- Microphone — Required to capture audio for transcription
- Network — Used only for downloading AI models
- Accessibility — Optional, only if you enable auto-paste to applications
We follow the principle of least privilege — requesting only what's needed.
No Telemetry
Voicey includes no analytics, crash reporting, or telemetry of any kind. We don't know:
- How often you use the app
- What you transcribe
- Which features you use
- If the app crashes
Your usage is completely private.
Open Source
Voicey is open source. You can review our code at any time to verify these privacy claims:
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how Voicey handles data, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.
Last updated: January 2026