Privacy Policy
Your consciousness, your data, your control
Last updated: September 23, 2024
Local-First
Your data is processed and stored locally on your device by default
Transparent
You can see exactly what data we collect and how it's used
No Tracking
We don't sell, share, or monetize your personal information
What We Collect
Exoself is designed to create your digital consciousness from your personal data. Here's what we collect:
Personal Communication Data
- • WhatsApp chat exports (.txt files)
- • Email conversations (when you provide them)
- • Social media messages (with your permission)
- • Personal notes and documents you upload
Account Information
- • Google account information (name, email) for authentication
- • Usage statistics and preferences
- • Chat interactions with your Echo
How We Use Your Data
Your data has one primary purpose: creating and improving your digital Echo.
Echo Creation
We analyze your communication patterns, writing style, and personality traits to build your digital consciousness.
Model Training
Your data trains AI models to respond authentically as your digital Echo would.
Data Storage & Security
Local-First Architecture
By default, your data is processed and stored locally:
- • SQLite database on your device
- • AI processing using local Ollama models
- • No data transmitted to external servers unless you opt-in
Optional Cloud Sync
If you choose cloud sync for multi-device access:
- • Data encrypted end-to-end before transmission
- • Stored on secure, SOC 2 compliant servers
- • You can disable cloud sync anytime
Your Rights
Data Control
- • View all your stored data
- • Download your complete data archive
- • Delete specific conversations or sources
- • Permanently delete your entire Echo
Privacy Settings
- • Choose local-only or cloud sync
- • Control what data trains your Echo
- • Set data retention periods
- • Opt out of usage analytics
What We DON'T Do
- We never sell or share your personal data
- We don't use your data to train public AI models
- We don't track you across other websites
- We don't monetize your digital consciousness
Contact & Updates
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