Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
The Takeaway ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered meeting notes service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly:
- Audio recordings you upload or record
- Text transcripts you paste
- Account information (email, name) if you create an account
- Payment information processed securely through Stripe
We automatically collect:
- Usage data (features used, session duration)
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address for security and analytics
3. How We Use Your Information
- To transcribe and analyze your meeting audio
- To generate summaries, action items, and other takeaways
- To improve our AI models and service quality
- To process payments and manage subscriptions
- To communicate important service updates
4. Data Processing & Third Parties
We use trusted third-party services to provide our functionality:
- Deepgram — for speech-to-text transcription
- Google Gemini — for AI-powered analysis and summarization
- Supabase — for secure data storage and authentication
- Stripe — for payment processing
- Vercel — for hosting and content delivery
Each provider has their own privacy policy and data handling practices. We only share the minimum data necessary to provide our services.
5. Data Retention & Security
Audio files are processed and deleted within 24 hours unless you have an account with saved meeting history. Transcripts and summaries are retained for account holders until manually deleted. Anonymous usage data may be retained for analytics purposes.
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS 1.3), encryption at rest, and secure authentication. All API communications occur over HTTPS.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt out of marketing communications
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use analytics cookies (Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics) to understand how our service is used. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at: