Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5 August 2026
Montio is a video editor that runs entirely on your device. We built it so that your videos, photos, and audio never leave your iPhone, and so that we never see them.
The short version
Montio does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. There is no account to create, no sign-in, and no analytics, advertising, or tracking of any kind. Everything you import and edit stays on your device.
Information we collect
None. Montio has no servers that receive your data. We do not collect your name, email, contacts, location, device identifiers, usage analytics, or the content of your projects. Because we collect nothing, there is nothing for us to sell, share, or lose.
How your media is processed
All editing and AI features run on your device:
- AI Cut, Auto Shorts, and highlight detection — analyze your clips locally to find the best moments, reframe to vertical, enhance, and match colors.
- Captions — generated using Apple's Speech Recognition. On devices that support on-device recognition, Montio requests that the audio be transcribed on the device. On some older devices Apple may process the audio on Apple's servers to complete the transcription; in that case Apple's privacy policy applies. Montio itself never stores or transmits your audio.
- Caption translation — performed on your device using Apple's Translation framework. Your first use of a language may prompt a one-time on-device language download.
- Music, effects, and export — all rendering happens locally; finished videos are saved only where you choose (Photos, or a share sheet you invoke).
Permissions Montio asks for
Montio requests these permissions only to provide features you use, and only on your device. You can change any of them anytime in Settings → Montio.
- Photos — to let you import clips and photos and save finished videos.
- Camera & Microphone — to record clips and voiceovers within the app.
- Speech Recognition — to transcribe speech in your videos into captions, as described above.
Subscriptions and purchases
Montio offers an optional paid subscription (Montio Pro). Purchases are handled entirely by Apple through the App Store. Montio does not receive or store your payment information. Apple's terms and privacy policy govern the transaction, and you can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings.
Third parties
Montio includes no third-party analytics, advertising, crash-reporting, or tracking SDKs. The only external service involved is Apple, which provides the operating-system features above and processes App Store purchases.
Children
Montio is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children.
Changes to this policy
If we change how Montio handles data — for example, if a future version adds an optional feature that needs a server — we will update this page and the app's App Store privacy details in the same release, and revise the date above.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email jerry.chen.20160716@gmail.com.