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9xchat

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9xchat

by 123sudo

9xchat Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 8th, 2025

1Our Privacy Commitment

9xchat is built with privacy-first principles. We don't track you, sell your data, or require personal information to use our app.

2Information We DON'T Collect

  • No email addresses
  • No names or personal identifiers
  • No chat content or conversations
  • No browsing history
  • No location data
  • No device identifiers
  • No cookies or tracking pixels

3Information We DO Collect

Anonymous Usage Statistics:

  • App version and OS type (Windows/Mac/Linux)
  • Feature usage frequency (anonymous)
  • Crash reports (no personal data)
  • Credit purchase amounts (linked to UID only)

UID System:

  • Random generated unique identifier
  • Not linked to any personal information
  • Used only for credit balance tracking
  • You control and can regenerate anytime

4How Your Data Stays Private

Local Storage:

  • All chats stored locally on your device
  • Settings saved locally
  • No cloud backup unless you explicitly export
  • Data never leaves your device

API Communications:

  • Direct connection to AI providers (OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
  • We don't proxy or intercept API calls
  • Your API keys stored locally, encrypted
  • AI providers' privacy policies apply to their services

5Third-Party Services

AI Model Providers:

  • When using online models, you connect directly
  • We don't see your prompts or responses
  • Each provider has their own privacy policy

Payment Processing:

  • Handled by secure payment providers
  • We only receive transaction ID and amount
  • No credit card details stored by us

6Data Security

  • API keys encrypted on your device
  • No data transmission to our servers
  • App signed with developer certificate
  • Regular security updates

7Your Rights & Controls

You Can:

  • Use the app without any personal info
  • Delete all data by uninstalling
  • Export chats anytime
  • Use offline models for complete privacy
  • Regenerate UID if needed

8Children's Privacy

  • No collection of children's data
  • Users must be 13+ years old
  • Under 18 requires parental consent
  • App doesn't knowingly collect info from children

9Data Sharing

We Never:

  • Sell your data
  • Share with advertisers
  • Provide to data brokers
  • Use for marketing

We Only Share:

  • Anonymous crash reports (if you opt-in)
  • When required by law (though we have no data to share)

10Updates & Notifications

App Updates:

  • Optional auto-update checker
  • Can be disabled in settings
  • Only checks version number

No Marketing:

  • No promotional emails (we don't have your email)
  • No push notifications
  • No in-app ads

11Data Retention

  • We don't retain any user data
  • UIDs remain active until you stop using them
  • Credit balance tied to UID indefinitely
  • You control all local data deletion

12International Users

  • App works globally
  • No data transferred across borders by us
  • Your local data stays in your jurisdiction
  • API providers may have different policies

13California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what data is collected (none)
  • Delete personal information (none stored)
  • Opt-out of data sale (we don't sell data)
  • Non-discrimination (all users treated equally)

14European Users (GDPR)

EU residents have rights to:

  • Access personal data (we have none)
  • Rectification (not applicable)
  • Erasure (uninstall removes everything)
  • Data portability (export feature available)
  • Object to processing (we don't process personal data)

15Changes to Privacy Policy

  • Updates posted on website
  • Major changes announced in-app
  • Continued use means acceptance
  • Can review policy anytime in app

16Open Source & Transparency

  • Privacy-focused design choices
  • No telemetry without consent
  • Clear data flow documentation
  • Community-auditable practices

17Contact Us

18Legal Requests

If legally required to provide data:

  • We'll notify you if permitted
  • We can only provide what we have (anonymous UIDs)
  • We don't have personal data to provide

19Privacy by Design

Built-in Features:

  • Offline mode support
  • Local model integration
  • No account requirement
  • Portable data format
  • Zero-knowledge architecture

20Your Privacy Promise

We promise to:

  • Never add tracking without clear notice
  • Keep the app functional without personal data
  • Maintain privacy-first approach
  • Be transparent about any changes