# Privacy (/desktop/privacy)

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Jan is your AI. Period. Here's what we do with data.

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Full privacy policy lives [here](/desktop/privacy-policy), if you're into that sort of thing.
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<Callout type="info">
Zero data collection until you say so. Scout's honor.
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You'll choose tracking preferences at first launch. Change them anytime in Settings.

Jan will **never** peek at your chats, settings, or model choices. Not even if you ask nicely.

## Data We Track (With Permission) [#data-we-track-with-permission]

We track basic app usage to improve Jan. That's it.

### Product Analytics [#product-analytics]

When allowed, we count:

- **Active Users**: Daily Jan-thusiasts
- **Retention**: Who sticks around

Everything's tied to a random ID - not you. Your chats stay yours.

## What We Don't Track [#what-we-dont-track]

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Jan respects boundaries. We're committed to protecting your privacy.
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- No chat snooping
- No file scanning
- No identity tracking
- No prompt logging
- No conversation monitoring
- No model tracking

Your private stuff stays private.

## Cloud Model Use [#cloud-model-use]

Cloud models (like GPT, Claude) need to see your messages to work. That's between you and them - Jan just makes
the introduction. Local models keep everything at home where the neighbors can't gossip.

## Data Storage [#data-storage]
[PostHog EU](https://posthog.com/eu) handles our analytics. All EU-based, GDPR-compliant, properly buttoned
up. Details in their [GDPR docs](https://posthog.com/docs/privacy/gdpr-compliance).