Privacy Policy - SpeechCut
Effective date: 23 November 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how SpeechCut ("we", "us", "our") processes information when you use our Android app and our website.
By using SpeechCut, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this policy.
Who we are
SpeechCut is operated by VAU Company Oy (Business ID 2707316-2)
Ahlmanintie 44, Tampere, Finland
Contact: [email protected]
Quick summary
- On device by default: Your projects, videos, audio, and transcripts are stored locally on your device. We do not copy them to our servers.
- Transcription hop: When you import a video, the app extracts the audio track and sends it over an encrypted connection to our transcription processor to create a raw transcript and word timings. We do not send video frames or your edited or final transcript.
- No website tracking: Our website uses no cookies and no analytics. Our hosting provider may process minimal server logs for security.
- Payments via Google Play: Purchases are handled through Google Play Billing. We receive limited purchase metadata. We do not receive or store your card data.
- No ads, no sale of data, no model training: We do not sell your data and we do not use your content for model training or marketing.
What the app does
SpeechCut is a video editor that lets you edit video by interacting with the audio transcript and use AI-powered smart cut suggestions. Automated transcripts and AI suggestions can contain errors. Always review before publishing.
Data we store and process
On your device
The following data is stored locally on your device and is not copied to our servers: projects, videos, audio, raw and final transcripts, word timings, and app preferences.
Transcription processing
To create a transcript and word timings, the app transmits the extracted audio track to our transcription processor over TLS. We do not send video frames or your final transcript. We request that the processor does not retain inputs or outputs beyond returning the result (Zero Data Retention).
Payments and subscriptions (Google Play)
Purchases are handled by Google via Google Play Billing. We may receive limited purchase metadata such as order IDs, purchase tokens, product identifiers, country, and timestamps so we can enable or verify your entitlement. We do not receive or store your full payment card details. Google is the merchant of record and may process your data according to its own terms and privacy policies.
Support communications
If you contact us by email, we will process the content of your message and your email address to respond and keep records of the interaction.
Website and hosting
Our website uses Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that collects basic usage statistics without cookies or personal data. Plausible may process minimal server logs such as IP addresses and user agent strings for security and reliability. Our hosting provider may also process minimal server logs for their operations.
Diagnostics and analytics
The app does not currently collect analytics or crash logs. If this changes, we will update this policy and give you appropriate choices.
Legal bases for processing
- Contract: To provide the app and its core features, including transcription and entitlement management.
- Legitimate interests: To secure our services, prevent misuse, and maintain reliable operations (for example, limited server logs and fraud prevention around purchases).
- Legal obligations: To comply with tax and accounting obligations related to purchases.
- Consent: If we ever ask for optional processing such as marketing communications, we will rely on your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Processors and data recipients
| Recipient | Purpose | Location | Transfer mechanism | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladia, Inc. | Automated speech to text for raw transcript and word timings | European Union | EU adequacy decision; Zero Data Retention enabled | No retention beyond returning results, as configured |
| Groq, Inc. | AI-powered smart cut suggestions using GPT model | United States | EU Standard Contractual Clauses; Zero Data Retention enabled | No retention beyond returning results, as configured |
| Google LLC (Google Play) | In-app purchases, subscription entitlements, receipts | Global | Google acts as merchant of record under its own terms and policies | As required by store operations and applicable laws |
| Hosting provider | Serving the website and essential security logging | EU or global | Standard contractual protections as applicable | Short-term security logs |
International transfers
When audio is sent for transcription, it is processed in the European Union by Gladia, Inc. When using smart cut features, transcript data may be sent to the United States for processing by Groq, Inc. We use appropriate safeguards including EU Standard Contractual Clauses and configure Zero Data Retention for both processors. Your project files and transcripts remain on your device.
Security
- Audio is transmitted to the transcription processor using TLS.
- We minimize the data we process and keep most data on your device.
- You are responsible for basic device security such as OS updates and a device passcode.
Retention
- Your content: Not stored by us. Stays on your device.
- Transcription: No retention at the processor beyond returning results, as configured.
- Purchases: Receipt metadata is kept as long as needed to manage entitlements and meet legal obligations.
- Support emails: Kept as long as needed to respond and for our records.
- Hosting logs: Short-term security retention.
Children
The service is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided data to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your data, to restrict or object to certain processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Finland this is the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman.
Changes to this policy
We will post updates here and update the effective date. For material changes, we may also notify you in the app.
Contact
Email: [email protected]