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Privacy Policy - MacParakeet
MacParakeet, MacParakeet, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 19, 2026
- What it is
- The privacy policy of MacParakeet, last updated September 12, 2026. It says audio never leaves the Mac, and that optional AI summaries and chat send only transcript text to a provider the user chooses.
- How much weight it carries
- The maker's own policy, read in October 2026. It is detailed about telemetry and encrypted sharing, which are not used here. The statements about audio and optional AI are the ones cited, and they describe the app as released.
Facts taken from this source
- MacParakeet says your audio never leaves your Mac, and all transcription runs locally on your device.
“Your audio never leaves your Mac. All transcription and dictation runs locally on your device.” (Privacy policy, The Short Version)
- When you use MacParakeet's optional AI summaries or chat, only the transcript text is sent to a provider you choose.
“When you use these features, only the transcript text is sent to your chosen provider” (Privacy policy, Optional Cloud AI Features)