Last updated: February 1, 2025
We value your privacy and are committed to ensuring your data remains secure. This Privacy Policy explains how UmmLike works and provides assurance that your personal data is never collected or shared.
1. About UmmLike
UmmLike is a desktop application designed to help improve your verbal communication by detecting filler words in real-time. Our app uses local processing to provide immediate feedback while ensuring complete privacy of your speech data.
2. Local Processing and Data Privacy
- Local Processing: UmmLike runs entirely on your device. All speech processing is executed locally, ensuring that your voice data never leaves your device.
- No Data Collection: UmmLike does not collect, store, or transmit any audio recordings, transcripts, or personal information. Your interactions with the app remain completely private.
- Microphone Usage: While the app requires microphone access to function, audio is processed in real-time and immediately discarded. No recordings are ever made or stored.
3. Data Security
- Full Privacy: Since no data is collected or transmitted, your information stays secure and private on your device.
- Local Storage: The only data stored locally are your preferences (such as custom filler words) and app settings.
- No Third-Party Sharing: UmmLike does not share any data with external servers or third-party entities.
4. App Permissions
- Microphone: Used only during active sessions for real-time filler word detection. No audio is recorded or stored.
- Notifications: Used locally to provide immediate feedback. Can be disabled at any time through system preferences.
5. Updates and Analytics
- App updates are delivered through the Mac App Store
- Basic, anonymized crash reports are collected through Apple’s standard reporting system
- No personal information or speech data is included in any reports
6. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you within the app. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed. Changes take effect immediately upon posting on this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please visit umm-like.com