Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Learn how BrowserOS protects your data with local processing and zero tracking.

Last updated: January 2025

Our Privacy Commitment

BrowserOS is built with privacy as a fundamental principle. Unlike traditional browsers owned by search or advertising companies, we have no business model that depends on collecting your personal data. Our commitment is simple: your data stays on your device.

What We Don't Collect

  • Browsing History: We don't track or store your browsing history
  • Search Queries: Your searches remain private and local
  • Personal Information: No email addresses, names, or personal identifiers
  • Location Data: We don't access or store your location
  • Cookies for Tracking: No advertising or tracking cookies
  • AI Conversations: Your AI interactions are processed locally

Local AI Processing

BrowserOS processes AI requests locally on your device or through your own API keys. When you use:

  • Local Models (Ollama): Everything stays on your device
  • Your API Keys: Direct communication with AI providers using your credentials
  • No Proxy Servers: We don't intercept or store your AI conversations

Open Source Transparency

BrowserOS is 100% open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. You can:

  • Review our source code on GitHub
  • Verify that we don't collect data
  • Build and modify the browser yourself
  • Contribute to our privacy-first mission

Technical Data

The only technical information we may collect includes:

  • Crash Reports: Anonymous crash data to improve stability (opt-in only)
  • Update Checks: Version information to provide updates
  • No Personal Identifiers: All technical data is anonymized

Third-Party Services

When you choose to use external services:

  • AI Providers: Your API usage is governed by their privacy policies
  • Extensions: Third-party extensions have their own privacy policies
  • Websites: Visited websites have their own data collection practices

Your Rights

Since we don't collect personal data, you automatically have:

  • Complete Control: All your data stays on your device
  • No Deletion Needed: There's nothing to delete from our servers
  • Full Transparency: Open source code for complete visibility
  • Easy Migration: Export your data anytime

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

Privacy by Design

BrowserOS is architected from the ground up to protect your privacy. We believe the future of browsing should be private, secure, and under your control.