Local recordings and transcription
Recordings, imported audio or video, transcripts, summaries, tags, favorites, generated tasks, and task completion state are stored in the app's local container on your device unless you choose to export, share, or enable iCloud Sync. Transcription runs locally on device when your iPhone supports TalkBrief's local transcription requirements.
Cloud AI features
Summaries, Ask, and AI translation use cloud AI only when you request those features. TalkBrief sends the relevant transcript, summary, custom template instructions, question, selected source snippets, and output language to the TalkBrief Cloudflare Worker and AI service provider so they can generate the requested response.
Usage limits and subscriptions
TalkBrief uses Apple's in-app purchase system for subscriptions. Apple processes purchase and payment information. To unlock Pro features and enforce free monthly AI limits, TalkBrief may send an anonymous app user ID, App Store transaction ID, App Store environment, and feature usage information to the TalkBrief Cloudflare Worker. The Worker stores usage counts and entitlement status in D1; it does not need to store your audio files.
iCloud Sync
If you turn on iCloud Sync, TalkBrief syncs recordings, audio files, transcripts, summaries, tags, favorites, generated tasks, and task completion state to your private iCloud using the Apple Account signed in to iCloud on this device. You can turn off iCloud Sync and delete TalkBrief cloud data from Profile. Local recordings remain on your device unless you delete them.
iCloud sharing
When you choose Share with TalkBrief User, TalkBrief creates a read-only iCloud share for the selected brief. The share can include the summary, action items, and transcript if you turn on Include transcript. Audio files are not included. Anyone with the iCloud share link may be able to accept the share and view the shared brief in TalkBrief, depending on Apple's iCloud sharing flow. You can stop sharing through the iCloud sharing controls.
Reminders and exports
When you choose Add to Reminders, TalkBrief adds selected action items to Apple Reminders with the task title, notes, owner, due date, source recording title, and a TalkBrief deep link. This uses the device Reminders permission and does not send those tasks to TalkBrief servers. File exports and iOS share sheet actions are controlled by the destination app or service you choose.
Your control
You can delete recordings, transcripts, summaries, tags, and generated tasks from the app. You can also stop iCloud sharing, delete TalkBrief cloud data from your private iCloud, and choose whether to include transcripts when sharing a brief.
No sale of personal data
TalkBrief does not sell your recordings, transcripts, summaries, or Ask conversations. We use submitted content only to provide the AI feature you requested and to protect service reliability.
Contact
For privacy questions, contact talkbrief.ai@gmail.com.