Last updated: March 4, 2026
SermonScribe ("we", "our", or "us") is developed by Deepify and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our iOS application.
Our core principle: Your data stays on your device. SermonScribe is built with privacy-first architecture. All audio recording, transcription, and AI processing happens locally on your iPhone. We never hear your recordings, read your transcripts, or access your personal notes.
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Audio recording | Microphone input (stored locally) | Consent |
| Transcription | Audio (processed on-device) | Consent |
| AI summaries | Transcript text (processed on-device) | Consent |
| Subscription management | Apple StoreKit (managed by Apple) | Contract |
All personal data is stored locally on your device using iOS encrypted storage. Your data is protected by:
We do not operate servers that store your personal data. Your recordings, transcripts, and notes exist only on your device. If iCloud backup is enabled on your device, Apple may include app data in encrypted iCloud backups, governed by Apple's privacy policy.
SermonScribe uses Apple services governed by Apple's Privacy Policy:
We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.
Under GDPR and similar privacy laws, you have the following rights:
| Right | How to Exercise |
|---|---|
| Access | View all your data directly in the app |
| Rectification | Edit any note or transcript directly in the app |
| Erasure | Delete individual notes or all data within the app |
| Portability | Export notes as text or PDF via the share function |
| Withdraw Consent | Disable permissions in iOS Settings or delete the app |
Because all data is stored locally on your device, you have immediate and complete control over your information. No request to us is necessary.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Audio recordings | Until you delete them |
| Transcripts and notes | Until you delete them |
| AI summaries | Until you delete the parent note |
| App preferences | Until you reset or delete the app |
SermonScribe is rated 4+ and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Because all personal data remains on your device, there are no international data transfers of your personal information.
SermonScribe is designed for recording public speeches such as sermons, lectures, and meetings where you have consent to record. You are responsible for complying with local recording consent laws in your jurisdiction. We recommend informing speakers that you are recording.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
In short: Your recordings, transcripts, and notes stay on your device. We don't run servers that store your data. We don't track you. We don't serve ads. You're in complete control.