Privacy Policy
Dictaro (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and handle your information when you use the Dictaro application and related services.
Our Core Principle: Privacy by Design
Dictaro is designed to protect your privacy. We minimize data collection and process audio only for the purpose of transcription. Audio is processed in server RAM and immediately deleted.
Information We Collect
Account Information (Pro Users Only)
When you create an account to subscribe to Dictaro Pro, we collect:
- Email address and name from your chosen OAuth provider (Google, GitHub, or Microsoft) for account identification
- No passwords are stored — authentication is handled entirely by your OAuth provider
Billing Information (Pro Users Only)
- Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe
- We store a Stripe Customer ID to associate your subscription with your account
- We do not store credit card numbers, bank account details, or other payment credentials
- Stripe’s privacy practices are governed by Stripe’s Privacy Policy
Information We Do NOT Collect
Dictaro explicitly does not collect, store, transmit, or access:
- Audio recordings — audio is processed in server RAM and immediately deleted; it is never stored on disk
- Transcribed text — transcription results remain on your device
- Keystroke data — Dictaro does not log or monitor keystrokes
- Screen content — Dictaro does not capture or access screen content
- Usage telemetry or analytics — we do not track how you use the application
- Device identifiers — we do not fingerprint or uniquely identify your device
- Location data — we do not access or store your location
Audio Processing
Dictaro uses cloud-based speech recognition. When you dictate, audio is:
- Captured from your microphone
- Sent to our speech recognition server over an encrypted connection
- Processed in server RAM and converted to text
- Immediately deleted after transcription — audio is never stored on disk
Audio is processed in server RAM and immediately deleted; it is never stored on disk.
AI Text Processing (Pro Feature, BYOK)
Pro subscribers benefit from AI-powered text cleanup with their own API keys (BYOK model):
- You provide your own API key from your chosen AI provider (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic)
- Transcribed text is sent directly from your device to your chosen AI provider
- Dictaro’s servers are never involved in this communication
- Your text is subject to your AI provider’s privacy policy and terms of service
- We do not see, store, or have access to your transcribed or processed text
Data Storage on Your Device
Dictaro stores the following data locally on your computer:
- Settings:
%AppData%\Roaming\dictaro\settings.json— your configuration preferences - Authentication tokens: Stored in Windows Credential Manager — encrypted JWT tokens for Pro account access
- Logs:
%AppData%\Local\dictaro\— application logs for troubleshooting (contain no audio or text data)
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing for Pro subscriptions | Email, subscription status |
| OAuth Provider | Account authentication | Email, name (via standard OAuth flow) |
| Your AI provider (Pro only) | AI text cleanup via your own API key | Transcribed text (sent directly from your device) |
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties.
Data Retention
- Account data: Retained while your account is active. Deleted upon account deletion request.
- Billing records: Retained by Stripe per their data retention policies and applicable financial regulations.
- Local data: Managed entirely by you. Uninstalling Dictaro removes application files; settings may remain in
%AppData%until manually deleted.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your account information
- Delete your account and associated data by contacting us
- Export your settings (they are stored as readable JSON)
- Opt out of Pro features at any time by canceling your subscription
Children’s Privacy
Dictaro is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of Dictaro after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or data deletion requests:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dictaro.ai