SubLocal Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

About SubLocal

SubLocal is an offline subtitle generation and translation app. It transcribes audio from your videos and audio files, translates subtitles, and exports subtitle or audio files. Processing happens entirely on your device. No account is required.

On-Device Processing

All audio, video, speech recognition, and subtitle translation processing happens locally on your device. SubLocal uses Sherpa-ONNX SenseVoice and NVIDIA NeMo Parakeet for speech recognition, and Google Gemma for optional subtitle translation. SubLocal does not upload your audio, video, subtitles, or translations for processing, analytics, or telemetry. Files are transferred to another service only when you explicitly share or export them to a destination that performs such a transfer.

Internet Usage

SubLocal connects to model hosting services only after you choose to download an AI model. Downloads may use Hugging Face, hf-mirror.com, GitHub, or a GitHub mirror, depending on model availability. These services receive standard connection information such as your IP address and request metadata. Your media files, subtitles, and translations are never included in model download requests. Once the required models are downloaded, transcription and translation work fully offline.

Permissions

SubLocal requests the following permissions:

• Photos / Media Files — To read video and audio files that you select for subtitle generation. SubLocal only accesses files you explicitly choose.
• Internet — To download AI speech recognition and translation models after you request a download. User actions can also open this privacy policy, an app store rating screen, or an email app for feedback.

SubLocal does not request access to:

• Camera
• Microphone
• Location
• Contacts
• Any other sensitive data

Data We Collect

We do not collect any personal data. SubLocal does not collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal identity information (no account, no email, no name)
• Device identifiers
• Location data
• Usage analytics
• Crash reports
• Any other user data

Data Stored on Your Device

The following data is stored in the app's local storage:

• Generated subtitles and translations — Stored in the app's local storage for your history view.
• AI model files — Downloaded and cached locally for offline use.
• App preferences — Your language and model selection.

SubLocal is configured to exclude its app-private history, preferences, temporary files, and model files from operating-system cloud backup. These files are removed when you uninstall the app. Files that you explicitly export or share, including SRT, ASS, and audio files, may remain in shared storage, system backup, another app, or a destination you selected. You can delete those copies from their saved locations.

Third-Party Services

SubLocal does not use third-party services to process your media or subtitles. Model hosting services are contacted only for user-requested model downloads. SubLocal includes no services for advertising, analytics, accounts, or crash reporting:

• No advertising SDKs
• No analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase)
• No social login or social network SDKs
• No crash reporting services (e.g., Crashlytics, Sentry)
• No data brokers

The downloadable models include Sherpa-ONNX SenseVoice, NVIDIA NeMo Parakeet, and Google Gemma. Their applicable licenses and attribution links are shown in the app. All models run entirely on your device after download.

When you choose to share an exported file, view the privacy policy, rate the app, or send feedback, SubLocal opens the selected receiving app, website, app store, or email app. Those destinations process requests and shared files under their own privacy policies. SubLocal does not automatically include your media or subtitles when opening policy, rating, or feedback destinations.

Children's Privacy

SubLocal is not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. Since we do not collect any data from anyone, our app is safe for users of all ages.

Data Retention

We do not retain user data on our servers because we do not collect it. App-private subtitles, translations, preferences, and model files exist only on your device and are deleted when you uninstall the app. Copies you explicitly export or share remain until you delete them from their saved locations.

Your Rights

Since SubLocal does not collect, store, or process any personal data on external servers:

• There is no data to access, correct, or delete from our systems.
• To remove app-private data, delete individual history or model items in the app, or uninstall the app.
• Exported or shared SRT, ASS, and audio files must be deleted from their saved locations or receiving apps separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
support@3vonline.com