Privacy Policy
1. Overview
TokForge is a local-first AI chat application. This Privacy Policy describes how the application handles information. The short version: TokForge collects no data about you.
2. Data Collection
TokForge does not collect personal data, usage analytics, or telemetry.
- No analytics
- No telemetry
- No crash reporting services
- No advertising SDKs
- No tracking of any kind
All data you create within the application — conversations, character cards, persona settings — exists exclusively on your device.
3. Local Inference
All AI inference runs entirely on your device using one of two built-in backends:
- MNN — A lightweight neural network inference framework running on-device
- llama.cpp — A CPU/GPU inference engine for GGUF-format language models
Neither backend transmits any data off the device. Your conversations are never sent to any server operated by this application or its developer.
If you enable the Remote API feature (see Section 4), your prompts are sent to the server you configure.
3.5. Model Downloads
When you search for or download models, TokForge connects to huggingface.co. Your search queries and device IP address are transmitted to HuggingFace's servers. HuggingFace's privacy policy governs this data.
4. Optional Remote API
TokForge supports an optional, user-configured remote API endpoint for inference. This feature is:
- Entirely optional — the app is fully functional without it
- User-controlled — you supply your own endpoint URL and, optionally, your own API key
- Transparent — the app connects only to the URL you explicitly provide
If you choose to use a remote API endpoint, the privacy practices of that third-party service apply to requests sent to it. The developer of TokForge has no visibility into or control over those requests.
5. API Key Storage
If you provide an API key for a remote endpoint, it is stored using Android EncryptedSharedPreferences (backed by the Android Keystore system). The key is:
- Encrypted at rest on your device
- Never transmitted to any server other than the endpoint you configured
- Never accessible to the developer of this application
6. Third-Party SDKs and Libraries
TokForge uses open-source libraries including Ktor (networking), which transmits data when you use Remote API or Model Download features. No libraries collect telemetry or analytics.
7. Permissions
TokForge requests only the permissions necessary for its stated functionality. No permission is used to collect or transmit personal information.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
All application data is stored locally on your device. To delete all data associated with TokForge:
- Uninstall the application — this removes all app data from your device
- Clear app data — navigate to Settings > Apps > TokForge > Storage > Clear Data
The developer has no copy of your data and cannot delete it on your behalf because it is never received.
9. Children's Privacy
TokForge does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. Because no data is collected, no special handling for children's data is required.
10. Changes to This Policy
If this Privacy Policy is updated, the new version will be published at the same URL with a revised effective date. Material changes will be noted in the application's release notes.
11. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: [email protected]