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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Fynman, privacy isn’t just a feature—it’s the foundation of our product. We built Fynman specifically for researchers who need powerful AI assistance without compromising their intellectual property.

Key Privacy Principles

1. Zero Upload Guarantee

  • Your research papers never leave your computer
  • All AI processing happens locally on your machine
  • No cloud storage of your documents

2. No Data Collection

  • We don’t track what papers you read
  • We don’t monitor your research topics
  • We don’t collect your analysis results

3. You Control Everything

  • Choose your own AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, local models)
  • Your API keys stay on your machine
  • Delete anything, anytime

What We Do Collect

For the Application

  • Nothing. The desktop app operates entirely offline.

For the Website (fynman.com)

  • Basic analytics (page views, visitor counts)
  • Email address (only if you sign up for updates)
  • Support ticket information (if you contact us)

Third-Party Services

AI Providers

When you use external AI providers:

  • You connect directly to their APIs
  • We never see your API keys
  • We never see your queries or results
  • Please review their respective privacy policies

Website Services

  • Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized IPs)
  • Email: Mailchimp (for newsletter subscribers)
  • Support: Zendesk (for customer support)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect (this policy)
  • Request deletion of any data we have
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Contact us with privacy concerns

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions:

Changes to This Policy

We’ll notify you of any material changes via:

  • In-app notifications
  • Email (if subscribed)
  • Website announcement

Remember: With Fynman, your research stays yours. Always.