SR-7
Last updated: March 15, 2026
SR-7 ("the App") is a native audio recorder for macOS and iOS with on-device transcription, AI summaries, and iCloud sync. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data. The short version: your recordings and data stay on your devices.
Your Recordings Stay Yours
All audio recording, transcription, and AI processing happens on your device. Your recordings are never uploaded to our servers. We do not have access to your audio, transcriptions, or summaries.
The following data is created and processed entirely on your device:
What: Audio files in your chosen format (WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A, AAC, CAF, FLAC, ALAC)
Purpose: Core functionality — capturing and playing back audio
Storage: Stored locally on your device and optionally in iCloud (see below)
What: Text generated from your recordings using Apple Speech framework
Purpose: Making recordings searchable and readable
Storage: Processed and stored on-device; never sent to external servers
What: Descriptive titles and concise summaries generated by Apple FoundationModels (macOS 26+ with Apple Intelligence)
Purpose: Helping you quickly identify and skim recordings
Storage: Generated and stored on-device using Apple's on-device models; no cloud AI services used
What: Project organization, starred recordings, display preferences
Purpose: Remembering your configuration and library structure
Storage: Stored locally on your device
If you enable iCloud sync, SR-7 uses Apple's CloudKit to synchronize your recordings, transcriptions, and metadata across your Apple devices.
SR-7 can auto-export recordings as Markdown files with YAML front matter to a folder you choose on your device.
SR-7 can optionally run a local HTTP server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI tools and agents on your machine to access your recordings, transcriptions, and summaries.
If you connect SR-7's MCP server to an AI tool that uses cloud processing, your data may leave your device through that tool. Review the privacy practices of any AI tools you connect.
SR-7 can import audio files from USB drives and Android devices via MTP. Imported files are copied into your local SR-7 library. The original files on the connected device are not modified or deleted.
The App may request the following system permissions:
Required for recording audio. Without this permission, recording functionality is unavailable.
Required for on-device transcription. All processing happens locally using the Apple Speech framework.
Required only if you enable the MCP server. Used for local-only communication with AI tools on your machine.
Required for Markdown library sync and USB/MTP import. You choose which folders to grant access to.
You can revoke any permission at any time through your device's system settings.
SR-7 does not collect, store, or transmit:
If you choose to send us feedback from within the App, the following is transmitted to our server:
This is the only data SR-7 sends to our servers, and only when you explicitly choose to submit feedback. See our support page for more information.
Your data is protected by multiple layers:
SR-7 is a recording tool. You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction regarding the recording of audio, including conversations, meetings, interviews, and phone calls.
Many jurisdictions require the consent of one or all parties before a conversation may be recorded. Laws vary significantly by country, state, and context. Some key considerations:
We strongly recommend that you always inform all parties and obtain their consent before making any recording. When in doubt, ask first.
Field Bureau & Werkstatt LLC does not provide legal advice and accepts no liability for recordings made in violation of applicable law. If you are uncertain about the legality of recording in a specific situation, consult a qualified legal professional in your jurisdiction.
SR-7 does not collect personal information from any user. The App is suitable for users of all ages. No special provisions for children's data are needed as no data collection occurs during normal use.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at our support page.
Privacy by Design
SR-7 is built on the principle that your recordings are private. On-device processing, no analytics, no tracking, no cloud AI — your data stays on your devices unless you explicitly choose to sync or export it.