Journal the WayYou Think
Speak freely. Voca captures, organizes, and recaps your voice journals so nothing gets lost.
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Terms of Use
Effective date: 17 April 2026Welcome to Voca (“Voca,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By downloading or using our iOS application, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the app.1. What Voca does
Voca is a voice-first journal. You record spoken entries on your device. The app can turn recordings into text, store your journal in the cloud when you are signed in, and (with a paid subscription) generate weekly AI summaries from your transcripts.2. Account and sign-in
You need an account to use Voca. Sign-in is handled through our authentication provider (email magic link). Your journal data is linked to your account so it can sync across devices.You are responsible for keeping access to your email and device secure.3. Subscriptions and payments
Voca is free to download. Some features require an active Echo Pro (or equivalent) subscription, including longer recordings and weekly recaps.Payments are processed by Apple through the App Store.
Subscription management, renewals, and refunds follow Apple’s terms and policies.
We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions and entitlements; we do not store your payment card details.
Free-tier limits (such as maximum recording length) may apply and can change with notice in the app.4. Acceptable use
You agree to use Voca only for lawful personal journaling. You must not:Abuse, reverse engineer, or circumvent subscription or security features
Use the app to harass others, store illegal content, or violate others’ rights
Attempt to disrupt our or our providers’ services
We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms or misuse the service.5. Your content
You retain ownership of your voice recordings and journal content. You grant us and our service providers only the rights needed to operate the app (for example, storing your audio, producing transcripts, and generating recaps you request).You are responsible for what you record and store in Voca.6. Third-party services
Voca relies on third parties to function, including:InstantDB — account, database, and file storage for your entries
OpenAI (Whisper) — speech-to-text transcription (audio is sent to OpenAI when you transcribe)
OpenAI and/or Anthropic — weekly recap text generation from your transcripts (paid feature; text only, not your raw audio)
RevenueCat — subscription and paywall infrastructure
Apple — App Store, device platform, and system services
Their terms and privacy policies also apply to their handling of data.7. Disclaimers
Voca is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, perfect transcription, or specific outcomes from AI summaries.Voca is a personal journal tool, not medical, mental health, legal, or professional advice. If you need professional help, contact a qualified provider.8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OPOMBO and its affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of Voca.9. Age requirement
Voca is intended for users 17 years of age and older. If you are under 17, do not use the app without parent or guardian involvement where required by law.10. Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top will change when we do. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.11. Contact
Questions about these Terms: [email protected]© 2026 OPOMBO. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy
Effective date: 17 April 2026This Privacy Policy describes how Voca (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our iOS app.1. Summary
Voca is a voice journal with cloud sync when you are signed in.
Audio is sent to OpenAI (Whisper) for transcription.
Transcript text may be sent to OpenAI and/or Anthropic for weekly recaps (subscribers only).
We do not sell your journal for advertising.
We do not use PostHog, Superwall, or similar analytics SDKs in the current app.
2. Information we collect
Account informationEmail address (for magic-link sign-in via InstantDB Auth)
Account identifier assigned by our auth/database provider
Journal content you createVoice recordings (stored in our cloud storage when you save an entry)
Transcripts, titles, dates, duration, optional mood, and related metadata
Weekly recap summaries and themes (if you use Echo Pro and generate a recap)
Device and app dataMicrophone access (to record entries; you can deny this in iOS Settings)
Optional Face ID / Touch ID (only to lock the app on your device; we store a local on/off preference, not your biometric data)
Optional local notifications (daily reminders you configure in Settings)
Standard crash and diagnostic data from Apple when you opt in to share analytics with developers
Subscription statusRevenueCat and Apple provide purchase/entitlement status so we can enable paid features. We do not receive your full payment card number.
We do not intentionally collect a separate “profile” beyond what is needed to run the service.3. How we use information
We use your information to:Provide sign-in, sync, and storage of your journal
Transcribe recordings and display searchable text
Generate weekly recaps for subscribers
Enforce free vs. paid feature limits
Send local reminders you enable
Operate, secure, and improve the app
Comply with law and respond to support requests
4. Where data is stored and processed
Data Typical location / processor
Account, entries, transcripts, recaps
InstantDB (cloud database)
Audio files
InstantDB storage
Transcription
OpenAI (Whisper API)
Weekly recap AI
OpenAI and/or Anthropic (transcript text)
Subscriptions
Apple + RevenueCat
Biometric lock preference
On your device (local storage)
Reminder schedule
On your device (local notifications)
Audio and transcripts leave your device for the services above when you use those features. Disabling the microphone or not saving entries limits what is sent.5. Legal bases (EEA/UK users)
Where applicable, we process data to perform our contract with you (providing the app), with your consent (e.g. microphone, notifications), and for legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, improving the service).6. Sharing and selling
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers that help us run Voca (listed above), when you direct us to, or when required by law.7. Retention and deletion
We retain your journal and account data while your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. We will also honor applicable legal deletion rights.Some data may remain in backups for a limited period or where we must keep records for legal compliance.8. Your choices and rights
Microphone / notifications / Face ID: manage in iOS Settings or in-app Settings.
Subscription: manage or cancel in Apple ID → Subscriptions.
Access, correction, deletion: email [email protected] (subject: “Privacy request”).
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights (access, portability, objection, complaint to a supervisory authority).9. Security
We use industry-standard measures through our providers (encryption in transit, access controls). No system is 100% secure; use a strong device passcode and protect your email account.10. Children
Voca is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contact us if you believe we have done so and we will delete it.The app is intended for users 17+.11. International transfers
If you use Voca from outside the United States, your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our providers operate.12. Changes
We may update this policy. We will update the effective date when we do. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.13. Contact
Privacy questions or requests: [email protected]© 2026 OPOMBO. All rights reserved.
Support
Contact support
Email us and we’ll respond as soon as we can:[email protected]Please include:Your app version (Settings → bottom of screen)
Device model and iOS version
A short description of the issue
Common topicsSign-in: Use the email magic link from the same inbox; check spam.
Recording: Allow microphone access in iOS Settings → Voca.
Transcription: Requires internet and a valid app configuration; audio is processed by OpenAI Whisper.
Subscriptions: Managed through Apple; use Settings → Restore purchases or Apple ID subscriptions.
Weekly recap: Available with Echo Pro; generated from transcript text, not re-uploaded audio.© 2026 OPOMBO. All rights reserved.