Local Model Privacy
Your conversations with local models never leave your device
Your Rights
Access, correct, or delete your data anytime
Global Compliance
GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy law compliant
Minimal Data
We only collect what's necessary for service operation
Information You Provide Directly
- Chat Messages: The messages you send to our AI models
- Account Information: Email address, username (if you create an account)
- Support Communications: Messages you send to our support team
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: How you interact with our service, features used, session duration
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality, analytics cookies (with consent)
Local Model Privacy: When using local AI models, your conversations are processed entirely on your device and are never transmitted to our servers.
Service Provision
- Process and respond to your chat messages via cloud-based AI models
- Maintain your conversation history (for cloud models only)
- Provide technical support and customer service
Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
- Develop new features and capabilities
- Monitor service performance and reliability
Legal Basis (GDPR)
- Consent: For optional features like analytics
- Contract Performance: To provide our chat services
- Legitimate Interests: For service improvement and security
Third-Party AI Providers
When you use cloud-based models (like Gemini), your messages are sent to:
- Google (Gemini): Subject to Google's privacy policy and terms
- Other AI model providers as clearly indicated in our interface
Service Providers
- Cloud hosting providers for infrastructure
- Analytics services (with your consent)
- Customer support platforms
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
We Never: Sell your personal data, use it for advertising, or share it for commercial purposes unrelated to our service.
Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for data transmission
- Secure cloud infrastructure with industry-standard protections
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Access controls and authentication requirements
Data Retention
- Chat History: Retained for 90 days, or until you delete it
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active
- Usage Analytics: Aggregated data retained for 2 years
- Local Model Data: Never stored on our servers
Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Correction
Update or correct your information
Deletion
Request deletion of your data
Portability
Export your data in a standard format
California Residents (CCPA)
Additional rights include:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at privacy@privgptstudio.com or use our in-app settings to manage your data.
Types of Cookies We Use
Required for basic functionality (login, preferences)
Help us understand usage patterns (optional, requires consent)
Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preferences center. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect service functionality.
Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Additional security measures for sensitive data
Our service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Parents: If you discover your child has provided personal information, contact us to have it removed.
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will:
- Notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification
- Update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
- Maintain previous versions for your reference
Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact us:
Privacy Officer
privacy@privgptstudio.com
Data Protection Officer (EU)
dpo@privgptstudio.com
Mailing Address
PrivGPT Studio
Privacy Department
[Your Business Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
We will respond to your privacy requests within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).