Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 9, 2026

1. Overview

At TerpScribe, we believe that your data is yours alone. TerpScribe is designed specifically for professional consecutive interpreters who handle highly confidential, proprietary, or legally sensitive proceedings.

Unlike traditional cloud transcription systems, TerpScribe processes all audio data locally on your hardware. This Privacy Policy details the limited administrative information we collect and how we secure it.

2. Local Processing of Audio & Transcripts

  • Audio Data: All microphone capture and voice activity processing occurs strictly in-memory on your local Mac. No voice audio is ever uploaded to or stored on our servers.
  • Transcripts: Real-time text outputs are generated locally using the offline MLX Parakeet model. Text logs are displayed in your local app and are never transmitted to any external servers.

3. Data We Collect and Store

To authenticate your account, enforce device limitations, and manage subscriptions, we collect and store:

  • Authentication Info: Your email address and basic profile info (when logging in via Google or Email/Password registration) managed securely through Google Firebase.
  • Hardware ID (machine_id): To prevent account abuse, the application links your license to your Mac's unique platform UUID. This hardware code is encrypted and stored in our database.
  • Billing Records: Subscription states, payment history, and invoices are handled securely by Paddle. We do not store credit card numbers or raw payment credentials.

4. Third-Party Services

We rely on these third-party platforms to execute licensing and billing:

  • Google Firebase Auth & Firestore: Manages authentication databases, token synchronization, and licensing state records.
  • Paddle: Serves as our merchant of record, handling secure subscription transaction checkouts, VAT tax compliance, and merchant invoices.

5. Contact Information

If you have questions about our offline architecture or wish to request deletion of your account and billing history, contact us at: support@idiomaticos.com.