Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 30, 2026
Defyne ("we", "our", or "us") operates defyne.app and the Defyne desktop application. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights over it.
1. Data We Collect
Information you provide
- Account information: Email address, name, and hashed password when you create an account.
- Waitlist signups: Email address when you join the waitlist.
- Support communications: Content of messages sent to support@defyne.app.
Automatically collected data
- Usage data: Anonymized page views via Vercel Analytics (with consent only).
- Log data: Server request logs including IP address, timestamps, and HTTP metadata - retained for 30 days.
- Cookies: Session cookies for authentication; analytics cookies only with explicit consent.
What we do NOT collect
- Your API keys - stored only in your OS keychain, never transmitted to our servers.
- Your source code, prompts, or agent outputs - all computation is local.
- AI provider responses - we are not a proxy between you and AI providers.
- Voice audio: Voice transcription is performed on-device using a bundled Whisper model. Audio is not transmitted to any server.
2. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and improve the Defyne service and website.
- To send launch announcements, product updates, and account-related emails.
- To respond to support requests.
- To analyze anonymized usage trends.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Subprocessors
We share data only with the following subprocessors, each bound by data processing agreements:
- Vercel - Website hosting and serverless functions
- Turso - Database hosting (accounts, signups)
- Spacemail - Transactional email delivery
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
4. Data Retention
Account data is retained for the duration of your account plus 90 days after deletion. Waitlist data is retained until 12 months after the product launch. You may request deletion at any time by emailing support@defyne.app.
5. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request erasure of your data.
- Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent: At any time where processing is consent-based.
To exercise these rights, email support@defyne.app. We respond very quickly.
6. Security
We use TLS encryption in transit, encrypted database storage, and strict access controls. No system is 100% secure. Use a strong, unique password.
7. Cookies
See our Cookie Policy for details.
8. Children
Defyne is not directed to individuals under 16. If a child has provided personal data, contact us immediately.
9. Changes
We may update this policy. We will notify registered users by email at least 14 days before material changes take effect.
10. Contact
Privacy inquiries: support@defyne.app