Clera ("we", "our", or "the app") is an audio capture and AI summarization application. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use Clera, how we use it, and your rights with respect to your data.
By installing or using Clera, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please uninstall the app and contact us to request deletion of any data we hold.
Clera captures audio playback from your device (Android) or your device microphone (iOS) while the recording feature is active. Audio is processed entirely on-device by a local Whisper speech-to-text model. Raw audio files are deleted immediately after transcription is complete.
Text produced by on-device transcription may be sent to our cloud server for AI summarization. Transcriptions and summaries are stored locally on your device in an encrypted database. If you use the Google Drive export feature, transcription text is sent to your own Google Drive account.
We generate a random, anonymous device identifier on first launch, stored in your device's secure storage. This identifier is included in API requests for rate-limiting and fraud prevention. It cannot be used to identify you personally and is not linked to your name or email.
We use Firebase Crashlytics (Google) to collect crash reports. A report may include:
Crash collection is disabled in debug builds.
If you connect your Google account for Drive export, we receive your Google name and email address via Google Sign-In, used solely for authentication. This information is not stored on our servers.
Our API server (hosted in Germany with Hetzner) logs inbound requests. Logs may include your IP address, request timestamp, and HTTP response code. Logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days.
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Transcription text | AI summarization via our backend (Google Gemini) |
| Device identifier | Rate-limiting API requests; fraud prevention |
| Crash reports | Diagnosing and fixing app bugs |
| Google account info | Authenticating Google Drive export |
| Server logs / IP | Security monitoring; abuse prevention |
Clera relies on the following third-party services, each subject to their own privacy policy:
We do not sell or share your data with advertisers or data brokers.
No security measure is 100% effective. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
Clera is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at nbgslv@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Our API server is located in Germany (EU). If you are located outside the EU, your transcription text may be transferred to our server for processing. By using the app, you consent to this transfer.
Crash reports and Gemini data are processed by Google on servers that may be located outside your country. Google's data transfer mechanisms comply with applicable law.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify you via an in-app notice for material changes. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights: