Privacy Policy
Applies to the MindMap Chat desktop and mobile app. Last updated with version 1.17.9.
The short version
MindMap Chat collects nothing. There is no account, no analytics, no telemetry and no server that stores your content. Your maps, notes and conversations are written to your own device, encrypted at rest.
Data we collect
None. We operate no backend that receives your content, and the app contains no analytics or tracking SDK.
Where your content lives
- Maps, notes and chat history are stored in a local database in a folder you choose.
- That database and the settings file are encrypted at rest with AES-256 (SQLCipher) using your passphrase.
- Nothing is uploaded to us. If you sync that folder with a cloud drive, that is your choice and your provider's terms apply — the contents remain encrypted.
Network connections the app makes
The app is usable entirely offline. It makes only these outbound connections, all of which you control:
| Connection | When | What is sent |
|---|---|---|
| Update check | On startup, if enabled (Settings → About). Can be turned off. | A request for the release manifest. No personal data, no account identifier. |
| Your AI model | Only when you use an AI feature. | The prompt and the relevant part of your map. If you run a local model (Ollama / LM Studio), this never leaves your machine. |
| Model download | Only if you ask the app to install a local model. | A request to the model registry. Nothing about you or your content. |
If you choose a cloud AI provider
You may point the app at an OpenAI-compatible cloud endpoint using your own API key. If you do, the prompts and map content you send to it are handled under that provider's privacy policy — not ours. This is entirely opt-in; the app defaults to a local model.
Semantic search
Search runs fully on-device using an embedding model bundled with the app. Your queries are never transmitted.
Children
The app collects no data from anyone, including children.
Changes
If this policy ever changes, the updated version will be published on this page.
Contact
Questions about privacy: feedback@mindmapchat.app