Last updated: March 31, 2026
Your voice never leaves your Mac. All speech processing happens on-device using local models. We have no servers that receive your audio or your transcriptions. Ever.
We want to be explicit about this:
License validation (Paddle)
When you purchase a license, Paddle processes the transaction and returns a license key. We store that key locally on your Mac to verify your tier. We never see your payment details — Paddle handles all of that. See Paddle's privacy policy for what they collect during checkout.
Crash reports (Sentry) — on by default, can be disabled
If the app crashes, a report is sent to Sentry that includes the crash stack trace, your macOS version, and the app version. Crash reports never include audio, transcription text, or any content you've dictated. You can disable this in Settings.
Analytics (PostHog) — off by default, opt-in only
If you choose to enable analytics, we collect session counts and which features you use (e.g., "user opened settings", "user used keyboard shortcut"). This helps us understand what's working. Analytics never include transcription content, audio, or anything you've said or typed. You can enable or disable this at any time in Settings.
Model downloads
When you download a speech model, our CDN (content delivery network) receives your IP address as part of the normal HTTP request. No account is required. We don't log or store IP addresses beyond standard server access logs, which are retained briefly for operational purposes.
Everything Spill It! produces — transcriptions, preferences, model files — is stored locally on your Mac. There is no cloud sync, no account database, no server that holds your content.
Delete the app and all local data goes with it. Because we don't store your content on any server, there's nothing to request deletion of on our end.
If you'd like to request deletion of any crash reports or analytics events associated with your install, email us at hello@spillit.app and we'll handle it.
Spill It! is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children.
If we make meaningful changes to what data we collect or how we use it, we'll note it in the app's release notes. Continued use of the app means you accept any updated policy.
Privacy questions? Email us at hello@spillit.app.