Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective April 10, 2026. This page explains what Shruvi collects, what it stores, and how audio and transcript data are handled when you use the service.

Desktop dictation app Account + device metadata Raw audio not retained after transcription
Overview

What this policy covers

Shruvi is a desktop dictation product that lets you hold a hotkey, speak, and paste the resulting text into whatever app is in focus. To provide that service, Shruvi processes audio for transcription, stores account and device information, and may store transcript history when you sign in.

This policy applies to the Shruvi website, the Shruvi desktop application, and related support interactions.

Information we collect

Data categories

Account data
Email address, authentication provider details, password hash if you use email/password login, and basic account metadata.
Device data
Device name, platform, app version, last seen timestamp, and authentication tokens used to keep your desktop app signed in.
Transcript history
If you sign in, Shruvi may store transcript text and related history so it can be available across your devices and in your account history.
Support data
Messages you send to support, including your email address and any information you include in the request.
Website data
Basic infrastructure logs needed to serve the site and downloads. Shruvi does not currently use ad-tech or a broad marketing cookie stack on the website.
Audio and transcripts

How voice data is handled

When you dictate, Shruvi sends audio securely to its backend and transcription providers so it can produce text. Raw audio is processed transiently and is not retained by Shruvi after transcription completes.

If you are signed in, transcript text may be stored so history, sync, and account features work. If you sign out, revoke a device, or clear your account data, those actions affect what remains available in your account.

Important: third-party providers may process audio or transcript content on Shruvi's behalf to deliver transcription, cleanup, auth, or email functionality.

How we use data

Purpose of processing

  • To authenticate you and keep your desktop app signed in
  • To transcribe speech and optionally improve formatting or cleanup
  • To show transcript history and sync data across your devices
  • To operate security features such as device revocation and stale token cleanup
  • To respond to support requests and service issues

Shruvi does not sell personal information. Shruvi does not use your audio or transcript content to train its own models.

Service providers

Third parties Shruvi relies on

Depending on how the service is configured, Shruvi may use providers such as Groq, OpenAI, Google, email infrastructure providers, Cloudflare, and Hetzner to deliver transcription, authentication, website, download, and support functionality.

These providers receive only the data needed to perform their role for the service.

Retention and security

How long data stays around

Shruvi keeps account, device, and history records for as long as needed to operate the service or until you request deletion, subject to operational and legal requirements. Device sign-ins that remain inactive are automatically revoked after a period of inactivity. Raw audio is not retained after transcription completes.

Shruvi uses HTTPS, authenticated device tokens, and server-side access controls to protect service data, but no internet-connected system can promise absolute security.

Your choices

Access, deletion, and contact

You can revoke devices from inside the app, delete transcript history, or contact Shruvi at support@shruvi.com if you need help with account deletion or privacy questions.

If this policy changes materially, the website version will be updated here.