What happens to voice cloning recordings? Consent, retention, and deletion
Understand how voice samples, consent clips, cloned voices, and generated audio differ under Kontho’s current policies.
In this guide
Creating an own-voice clone involves two permissions: consent to create a synthetic voice and permission for Kontho to retain the sample and consent recordings. Retention permission is currently a required condition of cloning. If you do not accept it, do not start cloning; consider the ready-made voice workflow instead.
Read the current privacy policy, consent policy, and terms for the full conditions.
Separate the data types
| Item | Purpose | Current handling |
|---|---|---|
| Voice sample | Basis for creating the voice | Retained permanently under the required permission |
| Spoken consent | Verify the owner's agreement | Retained with the sample |
| Created voice | Read new scripts | Can be deleted from the dashboard |
| Generated audio | Output of a script | Automatically deleted after 30 days |
Kontho retains recordings to build and improve its own voice models. Under the current permission, they remain after voice or account deletion. Recordings from failed attempts can also be retained for troubleshooting. Deleting a voice therefore does not mean every original recording is erased. Older recordings collected under different conditions may be handled differently; ask support about your case.
Providers and permitted use
Samples and consent are sent to the AI provider to create a clone. Own-voice clones currently work on the website; API and chatbot speech use ready-made voices. Consult the policy for provider processing. A provider name does not imply a partnership or independent security certification.
Use your own voice or obtain the owner's written permission, with that person speaking the consent phrase. Commercial use remains subject to Kontho's terms and the rights to the voice and script; generating audio does not grant every underlying right. This article explains product policy, not a legal opinion.
Before following the cloning guide, confirm that you understand both permissions and permanent retention. Keep needed generated files within the retention window. Send private account or recording questions to support rather than the public forum.