Privacy Policy for Crusoe

Effective Date: January 9, 2025

Last Updated: January 9, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information We DO NOT Collect

Crusoe is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not collect:

• Your conversations or chat messages
• Personal information or identity data
• Location data
• Usage analytics or tracking data
• Device identifiers for tracking purposes
• Any data transmitted to external servers

1.2 Local Data Storage

The app stores the following data locally on your device:

• AI Model Files: The Gemma AI model (~529MB) is stored locally for offline processing
• Chat History: Your conversation history is stored locally on your device and never leaves your device
• App Preferences: User interface settings and preferences

2. How We Use Information

2.1 Local Processing Only

All AI processing happens entirely on your device using the locally stored Gemma model. Your conversations and data:

• Never leave your device
• Are not transmitted to any external servers
• Are not shared with third parties
• Are not used for training or improving AI models

2.2 Offline Operation

Crusoe operates entirely offline, meaning:

• No internet connection is required for AI functionality
• No data transmission occurs during normal operation
• Your privacy is protected by design

3. Device Permissions

Crusoe may request the following permissions:

• Storage Access: To store the AI model and chat history locally on your device
• Network Access: Only used for initial app updates from the app store (not for data transmission)

Note: No permissions are used to collect or transmit personal data.

4. Data Security

• Local Encryption: Your chat history is stored securely on your device
• No Cloud Storage: No data is stored in cloud services or external databases
• Device Security: Data security relies on your device's built-in security features

5. Third-Party Services

Crusoe uses minimal third-party services:

• Google Play Services: For app distribution and updates only
• Flutter Framework: The app development framework (no data collection)
• No Analytics: We do not use analytics services that track user behavior

6. Children's Privacy

Crusoe does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since all processing is local and no data is transmitted, the app is inherently safe for users of all ages.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

• Local Control: You have complete control over your data
• Deletion: You can delete your chat history anytime within the app
• Uninstalling: All data is removed when you uninstall the app
• No Server Data: There is no data to delete from external servers

8. International Users

Since Crusoe operates entirely offline and stores data only on your local device, there are no international data transfer concerns. Your data never crosses borders or leaves your device.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we will notify users through the app
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

• Access: You can access all your data within the app
• Deletion: You can delete conversations and data anytime
• Portability: Your data remains on your device and under your control
• No Third-Party Sharing: We never share data because we don't collect it

11. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing any local data is:

• Legitimate Interest: To provide AI assistance functionality
• User Consent: By using the app, you consent to local data storage
• Contract Performance: To deliver the offline AI service you expect

13. Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Google Play Developer Policy
• Apple App Store Guidelines