last updated: march 25, 2026
by using screenpipe, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms of service. if you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the service.
screenpipe provides tools for 24/7 screen and audio capture, allowing users to build personalized ai applications. by default, all data collected through the service is stored locally on your device and is not shared with third parties.
you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your data and ensuring that your use of screenpipe complies with all applicable laws and regulations. you agree not to misuse the service in any way that could harm others or interfere with the functionality of screenpipe.
all intellectual property rights in screenpipe and its content are owned by or licensed to screenpipe. you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the service in accordance with these terms.
by default, all data collected through screenpipe remains local on your device. you retain full ownership of your data and are responsible for managing and securing it.
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.
screenpipe collects the following types of data:
when you connect third-party services (see section 10), screenpipe may also access data from those services as described below.
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.
specifically, your data is used to:
screenpipe does not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose unrelated to providing the screenpipe service. screenpipe does not use your data to train ai or machine learning models.
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:
screenpipe does not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
screenpipe integrates with third-party services. when you use these services, your data is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.
screenpipe's use and transfer of information received from google apis adheres to the google api services user data policy, including the limited use requirements.
when you connect your google account, screenpipe requests access to:
your google calendar data is used exclusively to:
screenpipe does not use google user data for advertising, does not share it with third parties (except as needed to provide the features you requested), and does not use it to train ai or machine learning models.
google oauth tokens (access and refresh tokens) are stored in our database, associated with your screenpipe user account, and protected by server-level access controls and transport encryption (tls). calendar event data fetched from google is cached temporarily in memory to serve your requests and is not persisted long-term on our servers. your google data is not accessible to other users.
you can disconnect your google account from screenpipe at any time through the app settings. when you disconnect, your stored google oauth tokens are immediately deleted from our servers. cached calendar data is purged and no longer fetched.
you may also revoke screenpipe's access to your google account at any time via your google account permissions page.
we are committed to ensuring the security of your data. screenpipe employs the following security measures:
local data: screen recordings, audio transcriptions, and other locally stored data remain on your device until you delete them. you have full control over retention and can delete data at any time through the app or by removing the local database files.
server-side data: if you use cloud features (e.g. google calendar integration), we retain your account information and oauth tokens only as long as your account is active and the integration is connected. when you disconnect an integration or delete your account, associated data is deleted within 30 days.
analytics data: anonymous analytics data is retained for up to 24 months for product improvement purposes. this data cannot be traced back to individual users.
to request deletion of any data associated with your account, contact us at louis@screenpi.pe. we will process deletion requests within 30 days.
screenpipe is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind. we do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the service and disclaim all warranties, express or implied.
screenpipe shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the service. in no event will our total liability exceed the amount you have paid for accessing screenpipe.
we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to screenpipe at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms or is harmful to other users of the service.
we may update these terms from time to time. any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of screenpipe constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
these terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction. any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.
if you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at louis@screenpi.pe.