Your Voice. Your Data.
Your Machine.
Vocoding is built on a fundamental principle: your data should never leave your device without your explicit consent. Here's exactly how we protect your privacy.
100% Local Transcription
Whisper runs on your device
Zero Audio Upload
Audio never leaves your machine
BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)
Your API keys, your accounts
Local Processing, Explained
Every step of the voice-to-output pipeline is designed with privacy as the primary constraint.
Voice Capture
When you speak, Vocoding captures audio using your system microphone. The audio is stored temporarily in memory - never written to disk in a recoverable format.
Audio exists only in volatile memory during processing.
Local Transcription (Whisper)
Your audio is processed by Whisper, OpenAI's speech recognition model, running 100% locally on your CPU/GPU. No internet connection required. No data sent anywhere.
Whisper models run entirely on your device. Zero network calls.
Immediate Deletion
The moment transcription completes, the audio buffer is cleared from memory. No audio files are saved. No recordings exist after processing.
Audio is deleted immediately. Unrecoverable by design.
AI Optimization (Your Choice)
For AI optimization, you choose: use local Ollama (completely offline) or connect to cloud APIs with your own keys. Local means nothing leaves your machine. Cloud means you control the connection.
Local AI = zero network. Cloud AI = your keys, your choice.
Output to Clipboard
The final result is copied to your system clipboard and optionally pasted into your active application. No data is transmitted to Vocoding servers.
Output stays on your device. No telemetry of prompt content.
Architecture for Privacy
A simplified look at how Vocoding is built to protect your data.
vocoding_privacy_architecture.diagram
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ YOUR DEVICE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │
│ │ Mic │───▶│ Audio Buffer │───▶│ Whisper (Local) │ │
│ └──────────┘ │ (Memory Only)│ │ 100% Offline │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └────────┬─────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ (deleted) ▼ │
│ ▼ ┌────────────┐ │
│ ┌────────┐ │ Transcript │ │
│ │ Cleared │ └─────┬──────┘ │
│ └────────┘ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ AI OPTIMIZATION (YOUR CHOICE) │ │
│ ├────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ OPTION A: LOCAL │ OPTION B: CLOUD (BYOK) │ │
│ │ ┌──────────────────┐ │ ┌───────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Ollama (Local) │ │ │ Your API Keys → Provider │ │ │
│ │ │ 100% Offline │ │ │ (OpenRouter, Groq, etc) │ │ │
│ │ │ Free & Private │ │ │ You control the data │ │ │
│ │ └──────────────────┘ │ └───────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ SYSTEM CLIPBOARD │ │
│ │ (Auto-paste to any app) │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ VOCODING SERVERS │
│ ┌───────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ License Validation Only │ │
│ │ No prompts, no audio, │ │
│ │ no transcriptions stored │ │
│ └───────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────┘Vocoding vs Cloud Alternatives
See how Vocoding's local-first approach compares to cloud-based voice tools.
| Privacy Feature | Vocoding | Cloud Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Voice transcription location | 100% Local (Whisper) | Cloud servers |
| Audio upload to servers | Never | Always (for processing) |
| Works offline | Yes (with local AI) | No |
| Audio recording stored | Deleted immediately | Varies (often retained) |
| AI processing location | Your choice (local/cloud) | Cloud only |
| API key management | BYOK (your keys) | Shared API (their keys) |
| Suitable for sensitive data | Yes (local mode) | Risk-dependent |
Common Privacy Questions
Can Vocoding access my microphone without me knowing?
No. Vocoding only activates the microphone when you explicitly trigger a recording with a keyboard shortcut. A visual indicator always shows when the mic is active. There is no background listening.
What happens to my audio after transcription?
It's deleted immediately. The audio buffer is cleared from memory the moment transcription completes. No audio files are written to disk. No recordings are stored.
Does Vocoding send my prompts to your servers?
No. We do not collect, store, or process your prompts. The only server communication is for license validation, which does not include any prompt content.
Can I use Vocoding completely offline?
Yes. With local AI via Ollama, the entire pipeline works offline. Transcription (Whisper) is always local. AI optimization is local if you use Ollama. No internet required.
What if I use cloud AI providers?
When you choose cloud AI (OpenRouter, Groq, etc.), your prompts are sent to those providers using YOUR API keys. Vocoding acts as a local client. We never see or store your prompts. The provider's privacy policy applies.
Is Vocoding suitable for enterprise/corporate use?
Yes. The local-first architecture makes Vocoding ideal for environments with strict data policies. In fully local mode, no data leaves your machine. Many enterprises require this level of privacy control.
How do you make money if you don't sell data?
We sell software, not data. Vocoding is a one-time purchase product. Our business model is simple: we build great software, you pay once, and you own it forever. No data harvesting, no advertising, no hidden monetization.
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