What matters

The clean version: we do not collect the stuff people worry about.

Voice Type runs locally, does not keep a customer speech store, and gives you a short list of data flows you can actually inspect.

What we do not collect

No analytics or tracking pixels.
No crash logs or telemetry.
No transcripts, prompts, or audio.
No accounts to create. There is no sign-in.

Payments go through Apple

Purchases and trials are processed by Apple through the Mac App Store. We never see card numbers or billing details. Voice Type calls StoreKit to confirm licenses, which is the only required network request.

Dictation stays local

Recognition runs entirely on your Mac. Audio is not uploaded. If you enable bring-your-own-key rewriting, text goes directly from the device to the provider you choose. We do not proxy or retain that traffic.

No application backend

We do not run a customer application backend. The marketing site is a static export. The only third-party endpoints you should see are Apple domains for licensing and, if enabled, your selected rewrite provider.

How you can verify

Do not take our word for it.

Check 1

Turn off Wi-Fi and dictate. Voice Type continues to work offline.

Check 2

Use a network monitor like Little Snitch. You should only see Apple licensing calls and, if enabled, your rewrite provider.

Check 3

Review System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone to confirm Voice Type access.

Questions

Need a straight answer from a human?

If you have a security question, procurement request, or a very specific privacy concern, send it over. This should be a short conversation, not a month-long scavenger hunt.