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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is fundamental to how ThreadRecap works. We built this tool with privacy-first principles, processing your data locally whenever possible.

Last updated: {date}: March 29, 2026

TL;DR

  • Photos and videos never leave your device
  • Passwords, credit cards, and sensitive data are stripped automatically before reaching the server
  • Chat text is stored only to power the interactive AI chat — you can delete it anytime
  • Audio is sent only for transcription and deleted immediately after
  • You can delete your account and all associated data at any time
Local Processing

Your chat files are parsed and processed directly in your browser. Audio and video files are converted locally before upload.

Minimal Storage

Chat text is stored only to power the interactive AI chat feature. Photos and videos never leave your device. You control what gets saved.

You Control Deletion

Delete any saved analysis from your dashboard. Delete your entire account and all data at any time — no hoops, no delays.

Information We Collect

ThreadRecap is designed to minimize data collection. Here is what we handle:

  • Chat Files (Temporary): When you upload a WhatsApp export, the file is parsed in your browser. Only the text content needed for AI analysis is sent to our servers. If you save the analysis, the chat text is stored (encrypted at rest) to power the interactive AI chat feature. You can delete it at any time from your dashboard.
  • Audio & Video (Temporary): If you include voice notes or videos, audio is extracted locally in your browser and sent to our transcription provider. Audio files are discarded immediately after transcription.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, we store your email address and basic profile information through our authentication provider (Clerk). We also store your credit balance and saved analysis results (encrypted at rest).
  • Usage Data: We collect anonymous analytics about how the app is used (pages visited, features used) to improve the service.
  • Integration Tokens: When you connect third-party services (Notion, Google Calendar, Trello), we store OAuth tokens encrypted at rest. These tokens are used solely to maintain your connections and are deleted immediately when you disconnect an integration or delete your account.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely to provide the service:

  • Processing chat content through AI to generate insights and summaries
  • Transcribing voice notes and video audio using AI transcription
  • Authenticating your account and managing your credits
  • Saving analysis results to your dashboard (only when you choose to)
  • Improving the service based on anonymous usage patterns
  • Answering follow-up questions about your analysis results via AI Chat
  • Exporting analysis results to connected third-party services at your request

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • All data transmission uses TLS/SSL encryption
  • Saved chat content is encrypted at rest in the database
  • Saved analysis results are encrypted at rest in the database
  • Authentication is handled by Clerk, a dedicated identity provider
  • We regularly audit our systems for security vulnerabilities

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • AI Analysis (Anthropic): We use Claude by Anthropic to analyze your chat content. The content is sent securely and not retained by Anthropic after processing.
  • Transcription (OpenAI): Voice notes and video audio are transcribed using the OpenAI Whisper API. Audio is sent securely and not retained after transcription.
  • Authentication (Clerk): Account creation and login are handled by Clerk, which manages your credentials securely.
  • Payments (Stripe): Credit purchases are processed by Stripe. We never see or store your full payment details.
  • Hosting (Vercel): Our service is hosted on Vercel with data centers that comply with industry security standards.
  • Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to understand usage patterns. This data is anonymized.
  • Integrations (Notion, Google Calendar, Trello): Data is exported to these services only when you initiate it. OAuth tokens are stored encrypted. Once exported, your data is governed by each service's own privacy policy.
  • Email (Resend): Transactional emails (welcome, analysis complete, etc.) are sent via Resend. We do not send marketing emails without your explicit consent.

Data Retention & Deletion

We retain minimal data for the shortest time necessary:

  • Audio files are deleted immediately after transcription
  • Unsaved analysis results exist only in your browser session
  • Saved analyses and chat text are stored in your account until you delete them
  • Account data is retained until you request deletion
  • You can delete your account at any time, and all associated data will be removed within 30 days
  • Integration tokens are deleted immediately when you disconnect a service or delete your account

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Export your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@threadrecap.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email (if you have an account).

Your continued use of ThreadRecap after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us.

support@threadrecap.com

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