Privacy-first Browser Calls

Secure Calling
No Data Mining

Place the call from your browser in seconds. Nothing to install, and outbound calls need no phone number.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How It Works
Secure Web CallConnected

How StartACall protects your calls

We combine secure transport, clear controls, and transparent policies so you can use browser calling without worrying about data mining.

1

Transport Security

WebRTC signaling and media use TLS and SRTP to protect audio while it travels between your browser and our telephony backbone.

2

Privacy Controls

Turn off transcription and at any time. Choose per-number recording, set retention windows, and delete stored transcripts manually.

3

No Data Mining Policy

We do not use call audio or transcripts to target ads or to train external models. AI features run only with your consent and are scoped to your account.

Practical privacy settings

From the dashboard you can disable transcription, prevent recordings, set automatic deletion periods, and choose where transcripts are stored. For customers with stricter compliance needs we offer configurable retention and data export options.

Data Residency
Select preferred cloud region for storage and processing where available.
AI Opt-In
and copilot are opt-in and can be disabled globally or per-call.

AI, Transcription, and Data Handling

We designed StartACall so that AI processing is transparent and under your control. Here are the key behaviors you should know.

Opt-in AI

Transcription and autonomous agents only run when you enable them. Disable them in settings to avoid processing.

Data Ownership

You retain ownership of call content and transcripts. We act as a processor and will not sell or repurpose your data for marketing.

Delete Anytime

Remove recordings and transcripts immediately from your dashboard. For bulk deletion contact support for assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you mine my call audio for ads?

No. StartACall does not use audio or transcripts to target advertising. We do not sell call data to third parties.

Can I turn off AI transcription and agents?

Yes. Transcription and are opt-in. You can disable them globally or per virtual number in the dashboard.

How do I delete recordings and transcripts?

Use the recordings section in your dashboard to delete items immediately. For account-wide deletion requests contact support.

Is the call encrypted between my browser and PSTN?

Yes. Media is protected in transit using SRTP and signaling is secured with TLS. Stored items can be encrypted at rest depending on your account settings.

Ready to make private calls from your browser?

Sign up to enable secure, privacy-first calling. No apps required. Control AI and transcription settings from day one.

Secure Calling With No Data Mining: How StartACall Protects Your Conversations

In short

StartACall is a browser based calling service with end to end encryption, so your conversations stay private and are not mined for advertising data. You call straight from Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox with no app to install, no SIM card, and no phone number required for outbound calls. Calls are pay as you go and billed per minute.

What secure calling with no data mining actually means

Most free calling apps are free because your usage becomes the product. They tie calls to your phone number, build a contact graph, and use that activity to target ads. StartACall takes a different approach. Outbound calls need no phone number to begin with, so there is no number to link your activity to a marketing profile. Calls run with end to end encryption, which means the audio is protected in transit and not exposed for harvesting.

Because everything happens inside your browser, there is no app collecting device permissions, location, or contacts in the background. You open a tab, dial, and talk. That keeps your calling separate from the data trails that messaging and social apps usually create.

How to start a private call in your browser

Open StartACall in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox. There is nothing to download and no SIM card to swap. Type the number you want to reach and connect. Outbound calling is pay as you go and billed per minute, so you only pay for the time you actually talk, with no monthly plan and no contract.

If you also want a private line that can receive calls, you can add a US or Canada digital number for roughly $2.14 to $5 per month. People can call that number while your real personal number stays unpublished, which is useful for business contacts, classified listings, or any situation where you would rather not hand out your main line.

Frequently asked questions

Does StartACall mine my call data or sell it to advertisers?+

No. Calls use end to end encryption and outbound calls do not require a phone number, so there is no profile built from your activity to sell. The service is funded by per minute calling, not by harvesting your conversations.

Do I need to install an app to make a secure call?+

No. StartACall runs entirely in your web browser. It works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox with no app download and no SIM card. That also means there is no background app requesting access to your contacts, location, or microphone outside of the call itself.

What does private calling cost?+

Outbound calls are pay as you go and billed per minute, so there is no subscription for placing calls. If you want to receive inbound calls privately, you can add a US or Canada digital number for about $2.14 to $5 per month.

Can I keep my personal phone number private?+

Yes. For outbound calls you never enter a personal number at all. For inbound calls you can use a separate US or Canada digital number, so you can give that out instead of your real number.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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