1 Local-First Architecture
AiNote follows a local-first design philosophy. This means:
- All recordings are stored exclusively on your iPhone or iPad
- All transcripts remain on your device
- All AI-generated summaries are saved locally
- All speaker identifications stay on your device
- Your preferences and settings are stored locally
We don't operate cloud storage servers for user data. Your meetings are yours alone.
2 When Network Is Required
AiNote only connects to the internet for two specific features:
Real-time Transcription
Audio is streamed to our transcription service for speech-to-text conversion. The audio is processed in real-time and immediately discarded — never stored.
AI Features (LLM)
When you use AI summaries, Ask AI, or smart features, your transcript is sent to our AI service. Results are returned and stored locally on your device.
💡 Tip: You can use AiNote completely offline for playback, reading transcripts, and exporting. Network is only needed when creating new transcriptions or using AI features.
3 Our Trusted Partners
We carefully select industry-leading providers known for their security and reliability:
Cloudflare
Network security, DDoS protection, and edge computing
Google Cloud
Speech-to-text transcription services
OpenAI
GPT models for AI summaries and chat
Anthropic (Claude)
Claude models for advanced AI analysis
All these providers are industry leaders with enterprise-grade security certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance.
4 Data Flow Transparency
Recording & Playback
100% offline — no network required
Reading Transcripts
100% offline — stored locally
Exporting Files
100% offline — exports to PDF, TXT, Word
Real-time Transcription
Requires network — audio streamed, not stored
AI Summary & Chat
Requires network — text sent, results stored locally
5 What We DON'T Do
- We don't store your audio recordings on any server
- We don't have access to your transcripts or meeting notes
- We don't sell your data to third parties
- We don't use your data to train AI models
- We don't require an account to use core features
6 Questions?
If you have any questions about our security practices, please contact us at:
Email: hi@ainote.live