Privacy Policy
im.ai is built on a simple principle: your conversations are yours. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information.
The short version
im.ai does not collect any personal data. We have no analytics, no crash reporters, no advertising identifiers, and no user accounts. Local model conversations never leave your device. Period.
Information We Collect
None. im.ai does not collect, process, or store any personal information about you. There is no registration, no account, and no profile.
We do not use analytics SDKs, crash-reporting services, advertising networks, or any third-party tracking libraries.
Local Model Conversations
When you use im.ai with a local model (powered by llama.cpp), your conversations are processed entirely on your device. No data is transmitted to any server — not to us, not to anyone.
- All inference runs locally on your CPU/GPU
- Conversation history is stored only on your device
- No internet connection is required or used for local inference
- Deleting the app removes all stored conversations
Cloud Provider Conversations
When you choose to connect to a cloud AI provider (Google Gemini, Groq, OpenRouter, Cerebras, or GitHub Models), your messages are sent directly from your device to that provider's API using your own API key.
im.ai is not a proxy. We do not see, log, or retain any of these messages. The data you send to a cloud provider is governed by that provider's own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any provider you choose to use.
API Keys
API keys you enter are stored securely in the iOS/macOS Keychain on your device. They are never transmitted to im.ai servers (which do not exist).
Device Permissions
im.ai may request access to the following only when you explicitly trigger related features:
- Network access — only to contact cloud provider APIs you configure
- Local storage — to download and cache model files on your device
No camera, microphone, contacts, location, or photo library access is requested or used.
Model Downloads
When you download a model, im.ai connects to the model's distribution source (typically Hugging Face or similar public repositories) to retrieve the model file. This connection is made directly from your device. We do not track which models you download.
Children's Privacy
im.ai does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The app does not contain features directed at children.
Changes to This Policy
If we ever change this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. Any future changes will remain consistent with our core commitment: we do not collect your personal data.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Open an issue or start a discussion on GitHub, or visit the support page.