At Cadence, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. This policy explains how we handle your data — spoiler: we barely collect any, and what we do collect stays on your device.
None. Cadence doesn't require an account, login, or any personal information to function.
All voice transcription is performed locally on your device using Whisper.cpp. Your voice recordings:
Our website uses Vercel Web Analytics, which:
Learn more: Vercel Analytics Privacy Policy
Cadence requires the following macOS permissions to function:
You can revoke these permissions anytime via System Settings → Privacy & Security.
Since we don't collect personal data, there's not much to "use." Here's what happens:
Cadence does NOT integrate with any third-party services for core functionality. The only external service is:
We do NOT use:
Local Storage: Cadence stores minimal application preferences locally on your Mac using standard macOS storage APIs. This includes settings like keyboard shortcuts and automation preferences.
No Cloud Sync: We don't sync your data to the cloud. Your settings stay on your device.
Security: All data processing happens within macOS's sandboxed environment with the permissions you grant.
Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy laws, you have the right to:
Cadence does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal information from anyone, this is a non-issue.
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 Cadence after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach out:
Bottom line: We built Cadence to respect your privacy. Your voice stays on your device. No tracking. No surveillance. Just local, powerful voice control.