Privacy policy
The short version
LokalMind is built on a single principle: your data never leaves your device.
No accounts. No tracking. No ads. No cloud inference. Your conversations are yours — stored locally, processed locally, deleted locally.
Privacy promise: Local-first by default. Your chat data is never uploaded.
What we collect
Nothing. LokalMind does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers.
What stays on your device
The following data is stored only on your iPhone, in local SQLite and device storage:
- Your chat messages and conversation history
- Downloaded AI model files (.gguf)
- Your display name and avatar preference
- Your custom system prompts
- Your memory notes and learned profile
- App settings and preferences
None of this is accessible to us, any third party, or any remote server.
Network usage
LokalMind uses the internet only for:
- Downloading AI model files from our CDN (Hetzner)
- Receiving app updates via Expo OTA
Your chat prompts and responses are never sent over the internet. AI inference happens entirely on your device using downloaded models.
Third-party services
| Service | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Hetzner CDN | Model file downloads | None — anonymous file requests only |
| Expo OTA | App JS bundle updates | None — standard app update mechanism |
| RevenueCat | In-app purchases (if applicable) | Purchase receipt only — no chat data |
This website
This website uses no cookies, no analytics and no third-party trackers. It is served as static files by our hosting provider, which may keep standard server logs (such as IP address and user agent) for security and reliability.
Children’s privacy
LokalMind does not knowingly collect data from anyone, including children. Since no data is collected at all, there is nothing to protect by age category.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be published here and committed to the public repository with a new date. Significant changes will be noted in the app release notes.
Contact
LokalMind is built and maintained by Sandipan Bera, India. It is an independent, open-source project with no corporate entity behind it.