Last Updated: February 27, 2026
What this policy covers
This policy explains what data Protocol handles, why we handle it, and how that data is used while the product is in beta.
Local-first by default
Protocol is built to work without forcing account creation.
- Training data is primarily stored on your device for local use.
- You can use export/restore to back up your training data.
- If you clear local data on your device, local data may be removed unless you exported it.
Optional account and sync data
If you choose to create an account, Protocol may process account and sync-related data to support sign-in, account recovery, and optional cloud-linked continuity.
This can include:
- account identifiers (for authentication and account lifecycle),
- linked installation/session metadata,
- sync status and operational metadata needed to keep account-linked data consistent.
Contact and support submissions
When you submit the contact form, we process the information you provide (such as name, email, subject, and message) to respond to support or product requests.
To protect the service from abuse, we also apply anti-abuse controls such as bot checks, origin validation, and rate limiting for public write endpoints.
Analytics and product telemetry
Protocol uses product analytics and event telemetry (including PostHog-based tracking) to understand feature usage and improve reliability and UX.
We use this data for product improvement, troubleshooting, and release quality. We do not market Protocol as an advertising tracker.
Data sharing and sale
Protocol does not describe user data as a product for sale.
We may use service providers required to operate the product (for example, hosting, auth, storage, analytics, and abuse protection), strictly to run and improve the service.
Security posture
We use standard security controls appropriate for a beta product, including authentication controls and API abuse protections.
No internet service can be guaranteed perfectly secure, so you should also use strong account credentials and keep your own backups.
Your choices
- Use Protocol without creating an account.
- Create an account if you want account-linked continuity features.
- Use export/restore for personal backups.
- Contact support if you need help with account or data questions.
Contact
Questions about privacy can be sent to hello@useprotocol.app.