Privacy policy
v1.0.0
This Privacy Policy describes how Laxcorp Research ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with the Raven desktop application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. Definitions
"Personal Data" means any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual.
"Usage Data" means data collected automatically from use of the Service.
"User Content" means transcripts, AI responses, session data, and other content generated through your use of the Service.
"Free Tier" means the open-source, self-hosted version of Raven.
"Pro Tier" means the paid subscription version of Raven with cloud services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Category | Examples | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
Account Information | Email address, name, profile picture | Pro Tier |
API Credentials | Third-party API keys you configure | Free Tier |
User Content | Transcripts, AI conversation history, session notes | Both |
Payment Information | Billing details processed by our payment provider | Pro Tier |
Communications | Emails or messages you send to us | Both |
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Category | Examples | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
Usage Records | Number of sessions, AI requests, transcription duration | Pro Tier |
Device Information | Operating system, app version | Pro Tier |
Authentication Data | Session tokens, refresh tokens | Pro Tier |
2.3 Information We Do Not Collect
Free Tier telemetry: The free version of Raven does not transmit any data to our servers. All processing and storage occurs locally on your device.
Audio recordings: Raven processes audio in real time for transcription. Raw audio is not written to disk and is not stored by us.
Video or screen content: Raven does not capture video, screen recordings, or visual content of any kind
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
To provide and operate the Service | Performance of contract |
To process payments and manage subscriptions | Performance of contract |
To sync User Content across your devices (Pro) | Performance of contract |
To enforce usage limits and prevent abuse | Legitimate interest |
To communicate with you about the Service | Legitimate interest |
To comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your Personal Data. We share information only in the following circumstances:
4.1 Sub-Processors and Service Providers
We use the following third-party services to operate Raven. Each processes data only as necessary to provide their respective services:
Provider | Service | Data Processed |
|---|---|---|
Deepgram | Speech-to-text transcription | Audio streams (real-time, not stored by us) |
Anthropic | AI language model | Conversation text, contextual prompts |
OpenAI | AI language model | Conversation text, contextual prompts |
AssemblyAI | Transcription and analysis (Pro) | Audio, transcript text |
Recall AI | Audio processing (Pro) | Audio streams, meeting metadata |
OAuth authentication (Pro) | Email, name, profile picture | |
Dodo Payments | Payment processing (Pro) | Billing and subscription data |
Amazon Web Services | Cloud infrastructure (Pro) | Encrypted data in transit and at rest |
On the Free Tier, audio and AI data are sent directly from your device to Deepgram and Anthropic/OpenAI using your own API keys. We have no access to this data.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Free Tier
All data is stored locally on your device:
Database: SQLite, stored in your system's application data directory.
Configuration: Encrypted using your operating system's secure credential storage (macOS Keychain / Windows Credential Manager).
No cloud transmission: Nothing is sent to our servers.
5.2 Pro Tier
Infrastructure: Hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the United States.
Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256).
Access controls: Role-based access with principle of least privilege.
Network security: AWS WAF with managed rule sets for common web exploits.
Monitoring: Continuous logging and alerting via AWS CloudWatch.
5.3 Incident Response
In the event of a data breach that affects your Personal Data, we will notify you and any applicable regulatory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
Account information | Until you delete your account |
User Content (Pro) | Until you delete individual sessions or your account |
User Content (Free) | Stored locally; retained until you delete it |
Usage records | 12 months from creation |
Payment records | As required by tax and financial regulations |
Authentication tokens | Until logout or expiration |
Audio processed by Recall AI | Automatically deleted after 7 days by Recall AI |
When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize all associated Personal Data from our systems within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
7.1 All Users
Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data.
Portability: Export your session transcripts and data from the application.
Correction: Update your account information at any time.
Withdrawal of consent: Stop using Pro features and revert to the Free Tier at any time.
7.2 European Economic Area (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you additionally have the right to:
Restrict or object to processing of your Personal Data.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Request erasure under the right to be forgotten.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@laxcorpresearch.com.
7.3 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what Personal Data we collect and how it is used.
Request deletion of your Personal Data.
Opt out of the sale of your Personal Data (we do not sell Personal Data).
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States where our servers are located. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legally approved transfer mechanisms to ensure adequate protection of your data.
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may integrate with third-party services that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email (for Pro users) or by posting a notice within the application at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights:
Laxcorp Research
Email: privacy@laxcorpresearch.com
General inquiries: hello@laxcorpresearch.com