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Voice Audio Deleted After Transcription

Medium severity High confidence Explicitdocumentlanguage Common · 275 of 352 platforms
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This analysis describes what Windsurf's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The deletion commitment is conditional on no contrary statement being made, meaning Windsurf can retain audio by disclosing that it will do so.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Audio from voice features will be deleted after transcription by default, but retention is possible if Windsurf states otherwise.

How other platforms handle this

DeepL Medium

If Customer has requested such storage of Content and Processed Content, this will be deleted 90 days after the end of the Agreement. During this period, Customer will no longer have access to this Content and Processed Content.

HubSpot Medium

Your posts and certain profile information may remain even after you terminate your account. We urge you to consider the sensitivity of any information you may disclose in this way.

Upwork Medium

if your Account is closed, you will no longer have access to information or material you kept on the Site and any content stored in your Account may be deleted, for which Upwork expressly disclaims liability.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you use voice features, we process the audio to generate transcriptions or commands. Audio is deleted after transcription unless otherwise stated.

— Excerpt from Windsurf's Windsurf Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN

Provision details

Document information
Document
Windsurf Privacy Policy
Entity
Windsurf
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-044534
Document ID
CA-D-00486
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8ae03e5811c24ed5bbaea9f9c76490240433de69cd8dd9fe5ba748fe87ea971b
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 08:07 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-044534
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:07:32 UTC
SHA-256: 8ae03e5811c24ed5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/windsurf/windsurf-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-044534/voice-audio-deleted-after-transcription/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Windsurf's Voice Audio Deleted After Transcription clause do?

The deletion commitment is conditional on no contrary statement being made, meaning Windsurf can retain audio by disclosing that it will do so.

How does this clause affect you?

Audio from voice features will be deleted after transcription by default, but retention is possible if Windsurf states otherwise.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 275 platforms. See the full comparison.

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