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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.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Processed Locally (Never Leaves Your Device)

  • Audio recordings: Captured via your device microphone for transcription purposes. Recordings are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted to any server.
  • Transcripts: Generated on-device using Apple's Speech Recognition framework. Transcripts are stored locally.
  • AI summaries and action items: Generated on-device using Apple Foundation Models. These never leave your device.
  • Notes and preferences: Stored locally using Apple's SwiftData framework.

1.2 Information We Never Collect

  • Audio recordings or transcripts
  • Note content, summaries, or action items
  • Your name, email, or contact information
  • Location data
  • Device advertising identifiers
  • Browsing history
  • Contacts or photos

2. How We Use Information

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

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All personal data is stored locally on your device using iOS encrypted storage. Your data is protected by:

  • iOS Data Protection (hardware-level encryption)
  • App sandboxing (other apps cannot access SermonScribe data)
  • Your device passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID

3.2 No Cloud Storage

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.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Apple Services

SermonScribe uses Apple services governed by Apple's Privacy Policy:

  • Apple Speech Recognition: On-device voice transcription
  • Apple Foundation Models: On-device AI for summaries and action items
  • Apple StoreKit: Subscription management

We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

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.

6. Data Retention

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

7. Children's Privacy

SermonScribe is rated 4+ and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. International Data Transfers

Because all personal data remains on your device, there are no international data transfers of your personal information.

9. Recording Consent

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.

10. Changes to This Policy

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.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: info@deepify.ai
  • Support: SermonScribe Support

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.

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