# Privacy Policy for Maniva AI – Local LLM Chat
**Last Updated:** December 16, 2024
## Introduction
Welcome to Maniva AI – Local LLM Chat ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
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## Information We Collect
### Information You Provide
- **Chat Data:** All conversations with the AI are processed **locally on your device**. We do not collect, store, or transmit your chat messages to any external servers.
### Automatically Collected Information
- **Device Information:** We may collect basic device information such as device model, operating system version, and hardware capabilities solely to optimize the App's performance.
- **Usage Analytics:** We do not collect usage analytics or tracking data.
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## How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- **To Provide Services:** To operate and deliver the AI chat functionality.
- **To Improve Performance:** To optimize AI model performance based on your device's capabilities.
- **To Maintain Security:** To ensure the App operates securely and efficiently.
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## Data Storage & Security
### Local Processing
All AI inference and chat processing occurs **entirely on your device**. Your conversations are:
- ✅ Processed locally using on-device AI models
- ✅ Stored only on your device (if chat history is enabled)
- ✅ Never transmitted to external servers
- ✅ Under your complete control
### Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee its absolute security.
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## Third-Party Services
### AI Models
The App uses locally-run Large Language Models (LLMs) that operate entirely offline. No data is sent to third-party AI services.
### External Links
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
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## Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
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## Your Rights
You have the right to:
- **Access:** View all data stored by the App on your device
- **Delete:** Clear your chat history and all locally stored data
- **Control:** Enable or disable chat history storage at any time
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## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
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## Data Retention
Since all data is processed and stored locally on your device:
- Chat history is retained until you manually delete it
- No data is retained on our servers (we don't have access to your data)
- Uninstalling the App removes all associated data from your device
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## Permissions Required
The App may request the following permissions:
| Permission | Purpose |
|------------|---------|
| Storage | To download and store AI models locally |
| Internet (Optional) | To download AI models (not required after initial setup) |
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## Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- **Developer:** Suraj JD
- **Email:** jadhaosuraj777@gmail.com
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## Consent
By using Maniva AI – Local LLM Chat, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
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*This privacy policy is effective as of December 16, 2024.*