Privacy Policy

Effective date: 9 November 2025

This policy explains what the archived OpenAssistant client stored locally, what it sent directly to OpenAI's Assistants API during use, and what control you retained over that data.

Key Principles

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Local-First Storage

Credentials, preferences, and conversation history are stored locally on your device using on-device app storage and Apple platform APIs. I never store or transmit your OpenAI API key to my servers.

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User-Controlled Data

You can remove conversation data, vector store records, and cached files at any time from within the app. Deleting the app removes all locally stored data.

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Direct API Calls

The app communicates directly with OpenAI's Assistants API over TLS. No intermediary servers are involved, and I do not proxy or log your requests.

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Minimal Retention

I do not maintain persistent user accounts. Support conversations are retained only as long as needed to resolve a request, after which they are deleted within 30 days.

Information Collected

Information stored on your device

OpenAI API key stored using @AppStorage.
Assistant configurations, vector store metadata, and chat history saved in local persistence.
App preferences such as appearance mode and onboarding state.

Information transmitted to OpenAI

When interacting with assistants you choose to send prompts, files, and messages to OpenAI. These requests are processed under OpenAI's terms. Review their policy at openai.com/policies/privacy-policy.

Support interactions

When you contact me by email I receive any information you provide voluntarily (for example device model, iOS version, logs). I use this information solely to resolve the ticket.

How Information Is Used

Authenticate requests you make to OpenAI using your personal API key.
Provide the features you initiate (assistant management, file uploads, chat sessions).
Respond to support requests and troubleshoot reported issues.
Comply with applicable legal obligations when necessary.

I do not sell, rent, or monetize personal data. I do not use analytics SDKs or advertising frameworks.

Your Rights & Choices

Access, correction, and deletion

You can view and delete your data directly within the app. For assistance, email support@fascinaiting.me. I respond within two business days and resolve validated deletion requests within seven business days.

EU/UK GDPR

OpenAssistant operates as a data controller for the information you share for support. My legal basis for processing is legitimate interest in providing customer service. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

I do not sell personal information. California residents may request disclosure or deletion of customer-support records by emailing privacy@fascinaiting.me.

Data Security

All network traffic occurs over HTTPS with TLS 1.2 or later.
Secure storage utilizes Apple's Keychain-backed @AppStorage containers.
Optional Face ID / Touch ID protection for the API key is planned for a future update; follow changelog updates in GitHub.
Support email is hosted by a provider offering industry-standard encryption at rest and in transit.

Children's Privacy

OpenAssistant is intended for users 13 years of age and older. I do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, contact privacy@fascinaiting.me and I will promptly remove it.

Changes to This Policy

I will update this policy when I introduce new features or when regulations require clarification. The latest revision date will always appear at the top of the page. I recommend reviewing this page before major app updates.

Contact

Email privacy questions to privacy@fascinaiting.me. For general support, visit the Support Center. Postal correspondence can be directed to:
OpenAssistant Support, 548 Market St PMB 32110, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA.