WindTyper Privacy Policy
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Introduction
WindTyper is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is
collected, used, and disclosed when you use our Chrome extension.
Information We Collect
WindTyper processes the following types of data:
- Speech Audio: We temporarily process your voice when you use the speech-to-text
functionality. This audio is processed using your browser's built-in Web Speech API.
- Transcribed Text: The text converted from your speech is displayed within the extension.
How We Use Your Information
- Speech Recognition: We use the audio solely for the purpose of converting it to text.
- Text Processing: The transcribed text is used to populate text fields on websites you visit.
Data Storage and Sharing
- Local Processing: All speech recognition occurs locally through your browser's Web Speech
API.
- No External Storage: We do not store your voice recordings or transcribed text on any
servers.
- No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share any of your data with third parties.
Browser Permissions
WindTyper requires certain permissions to function:
- Microphone access: To capture your speech for transcription
- Active tab: To interact with the current webpage
- Clipboard: To allow copying and pasting of transcribed text
- Storage: To save user preferences
Your Rights
You maintain control over your data. You can:
- Deny microphone permission at any time
- Clear all locally stored preferences by uninstalling the extension
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page.