Homi Privacy Policy

Introduction

Homi is a browser extension that converts speech to text using your device's built-in speech recognition capabilities. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to transparency about how Homi works and what data it does and does not collect.

What Data We Collect and Process

Data We DO Collect:

• Voice Input: When you activate the dictation feature, your voice is processed by your browser's built-in Web Speech API. This processing happens locally on your device.
• Transcribed Text: The text generated from your speech is temporarily stored in your browser's local storage.
• User Preferences: Your selected language for speech recognition and dictation mode preferences are stored locally in your browser.
• Cursor Position: To properly insert text where you're typing, we temporarily track cursor positions in text fields.

Data We DO NOT Collect:

• Personally Identifiable Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers.
• Health Information: We do not collect any health-related data.
• Financial Information: We do not collect payment details or financial information.
• Authentication Information: We do not collect passwords or login credentials.
• Location Data: We do not collect your geographic location.
• Web Browsing History: We do not track which websites you visit.

How We Use Your Data

• Voice Input: Used solely for the purpose of converting your speech to text.
• Transcribed Text: Used to display in the extension interface and to paste into web forms at your request.
• User Preferences: Used to provide a consistent experience across browsing sessions.

Data Storage and Security

All data collected by Homi is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. We do not transmit your voice recordings, transcribed text, or preferences to our servers or any third parties.

Limited Use Disclosure

Homi complies with Chrome Web Store's Limited Use requirements:

• Allowed Use: We only use permissions to provide the speech-to-text functionality described in our store listing.
• Allowed Transfer: We do not transfer your data to any third parties.
• Prohibited Advertising: We do not use your data for advertising purposes.
• Prohibited Human Interaction: No humans review your voice data or transcribed text.

Third-Party Services

Homi uses your browser's built-in Web Speech API for speech recognition. The processing of your voice happens locally on your device, but the underlying speech recognition technology may vary depending on your browser.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data. You can:

• Clear all stored data by clearing your browser's extension storage
• Disable the extension at any time
• Uninstall the extension to remove all stored data

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the version in the Chrome Web Store.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@homi.place.

Last Updated: February 28, 2025

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