Privacy Policy — Holm
— Version 1.0
Effective date: 2025-07-01 — Version 1.0
This Privacy Policy explains how Wrise, LLC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) handles information when you use the Holm app (“Holm”, “the App”). We believe in radical transparency: the simplest summary is that Holm does not collect, transmit, or share your personal data with us or any third party, because the App never sends your content to our servers — we do not operate any servers that receive user content.
1. What Data Holm Processes
Holm processes the following data entirely on your device:
- Audio recordings — voice memos you record within the App
- Transcripts — text generated from your recordings by WhisperKit (on-device)
- Notes and edits — text you add or AI-generated summaries/refinements
- App metadata — recording timestamps, titles, duration, sync status
None of the above is transmitted to us. Data is stored locally in:
- Audio files:
Documents/recordings/in the App’s sandboxed storage - Notes, transcripts, metadata: local SwiftData / SQLite database
Deleting the App removes all local data.
2. Internet Access — Two Specific Cases
Holm accesses the internet in exactly two circumstances, both disclosed here:
2.1 On-Device Transcription Model Download
The first time you use speech-to-text transcription, Holm downloads the Whisper model files from Hugging Face CDN (a widely-used model hosting service). Only model files are downloaded — no recording, transcript, or personal data is uploaded. After the initial download the model is cached locally and no further network request is required for transcription.
2.2 Optional iCloud Sync (User-Initiated)
If you choose to enable iCloud sync in Settings, Holm stores note metadata (titles, transcripts, timestamps) and optionally audio files in your private CloudKit database — a storage area tied to your personal Apple ID that is inaccessible to us. This is governed by Apple’s iCloud / CloudKit privacy practices. Audio sync is opt-in separately from metadata sync. You can disable iCloud sync or delete all synced data at any time in iOS Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Manage Account Storage.
3. Data We Do Not Collect
To be explicit:
- We do not collect any audio, transcripts, or notes
- We do not use analytics, crash-reporting, or telemetry SDKs
- We do not operate an account system
- We do not use advertising or tracking SDKs
- We do not share data with third parties
- The App’s
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4. System Permissions
Holm requests the following iOS permissions:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Recording voice memos |
| Speech Recognition | On-device real-time transcription |
| Network access | One-time model download; optional iCloud sync |
Holm does not request location, contacts, photos, or any other permission.
5. Your Rights
Because we hold no personal data, there is nothing for us to provide, correct, or delete on our end. You have full control:
- Access & export: all your data is on your device and accessible
- Deletion: delete individual recordings within the App, or delete the App to remove all local data
- iCloud data: managed directly in your Apple ID settings
If you have questions about data your own Apple ID retains in iCloud, contact Apple at privacy.apple.com.
6. Children’s Privacy
Holm does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). Because the App does not transmit any user content to us, there is no mechanism by which we would receive data from children. If you believe a child has stored content they wish removed, deleting the App or the individual recordings accomplishes this entirely locally.
7. Changes to This Policy
We will notify you of material changes by updating the effectiveDate in this policy and, where appropriate, displaying a notice in the App or on this website. Continued use of Holm after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact
For privacy inquiries, contact us at:
Wrise, LLC
This policy was drafted based on audited code facts and is provided for transparency. It is not legal advice. We recommend consulting qualified legal counsel before publishing.