Privacy Policy for Chat with Local AI
Last updated: October 4, 2025
🔒 Privacy Summary
- ✅ All data stays on your device
- ✅ API keys are stored locally and encrypted
- ✅ No data is sent to our servers
- ✅ You control all your data
- ✅ No account or personal information required
- ✅ Direct communication with AI providers only
Introduction
Chat with Local AI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
API Keys and Credentials
- API Keys: We store API keys for AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Grok, Mistral) locally on your device
- Local Storage: API keys are stored securely in your device's local storage and are never transmitted to our servers
- LM Studio Configuration: Server IP addresses and port numbers for local LM Studio instances are stored locally
Chat Data
- Conversation History: Chat messages and AI responses are stored locally on your device
- Images: Images you upload for analysis are processed locally and sent only to the AI providers you select
- Usage Data: App settings and preferences are stored locally
Device Information
- Basic Device Info: Device model, Android version, and app version for crash reporting and support
- No Personal Identifiers: We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers
How We Use Your Information
Local Processing
- API Key Management: API keys are used solely to authenticate with AI providers you choose
- Chat Storage: Conversations are stored locally for your convenience and history
- Settings: App preferences are saved locally to maintain your configuration
AI Provider Communication
- Direct API Calls: Your messages and images are sent directly to the AI providers you select
- No Intermediary: We do not store or process your content on our servers
- Provider Privacy: Each AI provider has their own privacy policies for data they receive
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- Device-Only: All data remains on your device unless you explicitly share it
- Encrypted Storage: Sensitive data like API keys are stored using Android's secure storage mechanisms
- No Cloud Sync: We do not sync your data to any cloud services
API Key Security
- Local Encryption: API keys are encrypted when stored on your device
- No Transmission: API keys are never sent to our servers or third parties
- User Control: You can delete API keys at any time through the app settings
Third-Party Services
AI Providers
Your data may be processed by the following AI providers when you use their services:
Local AI (LM Studio)
- No External Processing: When using LM Studio, all processing happens on your local machine
- No Data Transmission: Local AI processing does not involve any external services
Your Rights and Choices
Data Control
- Delete Conversations: You can delete individual conversations or all chat history
- Remove API Keys: You can delete stored API keys at any time
- Reset Settings: You can reset all app settings to defaults
Data Access
- Local Data: All your data is stored locally on your device
- Export: You can export conversation history through the app's export feature
- No Account Required: No account creation or login is required
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Data Retention
Local Storage
- Conversations: Stored locally until you delete them
- API Keys: Stored locally until you remove them
- Settings: Stored locally until you reset the app
No Server Storage
- No Backups: We do not maintain backups of your data on our servers
- No Analytics: We do not collect usage analytics or telemetry data
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- Google Play Store requirements
- Android privacy guidelines
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements
Summary
Your Privacy is Protected: We designed this app with privacy in mind. Your conversations, API keys, and settings remain on your device and are never shared with us or stored on our servers.