Introduction

Pacachat ("we", "our", or "the app") is a privacy-first AI chat application developed by Whiskey Danger. This Privacy Policy explains how Pacachat handles your information when you use our mobile application.

Our Privacy-First Commitment

Information We Collect and Store

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

All data in Pacachat is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage. We collect and store the following information solely on your device:

1. Chat Conversations: All chat threads and messages you create within the app
2. Server Configuration: Your Ollama server address and selected AI model
3. App Preferences: Your settings including:
   • Context window configuration
   • Sound effect preferences
   • UI preferences
4. Session State: Your current thread ID and welcome screen status

Data We Do NOT Collect

• No Cloud Storage: We do not store any of your data on our servers
• No Analytics: We do not collect usage analytics or telemetrics
• No Personal Information: We do not collect your name, email, or any personal identifiers
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use third-party tracking or advertising services
• No Account Data: The app does not require account creation or authentication

How Your Data is Used

All data collected is used exclusively to:

• Maintain your chat conversations and history
• Remember your Ollama server connection settings
• Preserve your app preferences between sessions
• Provide core app functionality

Data Sharing and Transmission

Local Network Only

Pacachat communicates exclusively with your local Ollama server:

• All AI requests are sent directly to your self-hosted Ollama instance
• Communication occurs only on your local network
• No data is transmitted to external servers or third parties
• No data leaves your local network unless your Ollama instance is configured to do so

No Third-Party Services

We do not share your data with any third parties. The app does not integrate with:

• Analytics services
• Advertising networks
• Cloud storage providers
• Third-party APIs (except your own Ollama server)

Data Security

Local Storage Security

• All data is stored using React Native AsyncStorage on your device
• Data security depends on your device's operating system security measures
• We recommend using device encryption and lock screen protection

Network Security

• Communications with your Ollama server use HTTP/HTTPS as configured by you
• We recommend using HTTPS and keeping your Ollama server on a trusted local network
• The app supports network discovery on your local network only

Your Data Rights

Data Access and Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is stored locally on your device
• Deletion: You can delete individual chat threads or clear all app data through the app settings
• Export: Your data remains in standard formats on your device
• Portability: You can access your data through your device's file system (app data directory)

Data Retention

• Data is retained on your device until you manually delete it
• Uninstalling the app will remove all stored data from your device
• We do not have access to your data and cannot recover it if lost

Children's Privacy

Pacachat does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13. However, parents and guardians should supervise children's use of AI chat applications and ensure appropriate content filters are in place on their Ollama instance.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Open Source

Pacachat is open source software. You can review our source code to verify our privacy practices at our GitHub repository.

Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Whiskey Danger
Email: pacachat-support@whiskeydanger.com

Technical Details

Permissions

Pacachat may request the following device permissions:

• Network Access: To connect to your local Ollama server
• Storage: To save chat conversations and app preferences locally

Data Storage Location

• iOS: App data is stored in the app's sandboxed container using AsyncStorage
• Android: App data is stored in the app's private directory using AsyncStorage

Network Discovery

The app includes optional network discovery features to help locate Ollama servers on your local network. This feature:

• Only scans your local network
• Does not send data outside your network
• Can be disabled by manually entering your server address

Compliance

As Pacachat does not collect, transmit, or process personal data on external servers, it does not fall under the typical scope of data protection regulations like GDPR or CCPA. However, we maintain privacy-first principles that align with and exceed these standards.

Disclaimer

Pacachat is a client application that connects to self-hosted Ollama instances. We are not responsible for:

• The privacy practices of your Ollama installation
• Any models you choose to run on your Ollama instance
• Data handling by your Ollama server
• Network security of your local environment

Please review Ollama's documentation and privacy practices separately.

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