privacy policy

1. introduction

screenpipe is committed to protecting your privacy. this policy explains how we handle your data.

2. data collection and storage

by default, 100% of the data collected by screenpipe stays local on your computer. it is stored in a sqlite database and as mp4 files. you own your data entirely.

3. types of data collected

• screenshots (with ocr text extraction)
• audio recordings (with transcriptions)
• screen recordings

4. analytics and transparency

we collect anonymous analytics to improve the app experience. this includes actions like "clicked on search" but does not collect any sensitive information or user queries. only aggregate numbers are recorded.

transparency is one of our core values. you can view all our telemetry-related code on github:

• posthog analytics code
• highlight error tracking code

5. data usage

the collected data is used solely for the purposes you specify within the screenpipe application. we do not access, transfer, or process your data without your explicit consent.

6. third-party services

screenpipe integrates with third-party services like deepgram and openai. when you use these services, your data is subject to their respective privacy policies. please review their policies to understand how your data is handled.

7. data security

we are committed to ensuring the security of your data. while we currently do not encrypt the data, we are actively working on implementing encryption features to provide you with the highest level of security.

8. gdpr compliance

if you are located in the european economic area (eea), this section applies to you. screenpipe complies with the gdpr regulations to ensure your personal data is handled responsibly.

• data controller: screenpipe is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
• lawful basis: we process your data based on your consent and the necessity to provide our services.
• your rights: you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to the processing of your personal data. you can also request data portability.
• data transfers: if your data is transferred outside the eea, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards.

9. your rights

as the data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it. you can access, modify, or delete your data at any time.

10. changes to this policy

we may update this privacy policy from time to time. we will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page.