Winnow
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26 June 2026
Winnow is operated by Michelle Walstra, an individual developer based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding it.
Questions? Email info@getwinnow.app.
What We Collect
- Email address — collected when you create an account. Used for authentication and communication.
- Audio recordings — uploaded or recorded within the app for transcription. Audio is deleted from our servers immediately after transcription processing is complete.
- Conversation transcripts and generated reports — stored securely and associated with your account until you delete your account.
- Profile photo — optional. If you add one, it is stored in a publicly accessible storage bucket and associated with your account.
- Device identifiers and push notification tokens — Expo push tokens used to deliver processing notifications to your device.
- Subscription and purchase information — managed by Apple. We receive confirmation of subscription status but do not store your payment details.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide the core Winnow service — transcription, analysis, and report generation.
- To send you push notifications when your report is ready.
- To improve the app and diagnose technical issues.
- We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your conversations for advertising.
Third Parties We Share Data With
- Supabase — database and authentication infrastructure. supabase.com
- AssemblyAI — audio transcription. Audio is sent to AssemblyAI solely for transcription and is not retained by them beyond their standard processing period. assemblyai.com
- Anthropic — AI-powered conversation analysis via the Claude API. Transcripts are sent to Anthropic for analysis. anthropic.com
- Apple — payments, subscription management, distribution, and push notification delivery (APNs). apple.com
- Expo — push notification delivery. Your device push token and notification content (such as a conversation's title) are processed by Expo's push service to deliver notifications to your device. expo.dev
- Resend — email delivery. If you send feedback from within the app, your message and email address are sent through Resend to reach our support inbox. resend.com
Data Retention
- Audio files are deleted immediately after transcription is complete.
- Transcripts and reports are stored until you delete your account.
- Email address is retained while your account is active.
- Profile photo, if provided, is retained until you replace it or delete your account.
Your Rights
You can delete your account at any time from the Settings screen within the app. This will permanently delete your account and all associated data, including transcripts and reports. We will complete deletion within 30 days.
You may also request deletion by emailing info@getwinnow.app.
Children
Winnow is not intended for users under the age of 17. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email. Continued use of the app following notification constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Governing Law
This policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada.
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