Privacy

Your data is yours. We don't track you, we don't profile you, and we never will.

Super Basic Studio is built by an independent American maker who believes privacy isn't a feature — it's a right. Every product we ship respects that.

Your data is not a product.Your usage patterns are not a metric.Your attention is not inventory to be sold.You are not a monthly active user — you're a person.

Big tech treats your data as their product. They track every click, every scroll, every pause. They sell access to your attention to advertisers. They bury privacy settings behind seven menus and call it “user choice.”

We're done with that.

We build products that treat your data as none of our business. No accounts. No clouds. No strings attached. If that means we stay small, we stay small. The mission doesn't change.

The Non-Negotiables

No Ads. Ever.

No banner ads, no sponsored content, no "upgrade to remove ads" dark patterns. If an app needs ads to survive, it doesn't deserve to exist. Our products are funded by the people who use them — not by selling your attention to the highest bidder.

Your Data Is Yours. Period.

We don't collect it. We don't sell it. We don't "anonymize" it and share it with "partners." If a feature needs data, collection is explicitly opt-in with defaults OFF. That data makes the product better — it's never sold, never shared, never monetized behind your back.

Privacy by Default, Not by Upgrade

Privacy isn't a premium feature you unlock. It's the baseline. Every product ships with zero tracking, zero telemetry, zero phone-home behavior. If we ever need diagnostic data, we'll ask you directly and explain exactly what and why.

Open Source When Possible

Schematics, firmware, source code — we publish what we can. You should be able to inspect, modify, and build on the things you buy. Open source isn't a marketing buzzword for us. It's how we prove we're not hiding anything.

Local-First Always

Your data lives on your machine in standard formats. No cloud sync, no account required, no internet dependency. If you can't use it offline, we haven't shipped it yet.

No Lock-in

Export your data anytime in standard formats. We won't hold your data hostage or make it hard to leave. If you want out, you're out — with everything you brought in.

Us vs. Industry Standard

We use Umami — a self-hosted, open-source analytics tool that sets no cookies and collects no personal data. Here's how our data practices compare to what most websites collect:

Industry Standard
What we collect from you...
Cookies
Multiple Trackers
Zero
IP Address
Collected
Never Stored
Cross-Site Tracking
Enabled
Impossible
Data Sent To
Google / Ad Networks
Our Own Server
Data Retention
14+ months
Self-Controlled
Advertising IDs
Collected
Never
Form Data
Auto-Captured
Never
User Fingerprinting
Common
Never
Analytics Source Code
Proprietary
Open Source

What We DO Collect

Anonymous analytics only

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • General location (country level only)
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  • Traffic sources (how you found us)

What We NEVER Collect

Not now, not ever

  • Your IP address (never stored)
  • Cookies or browser fingerprints
  • Personally identifiable information
  • Cross-website tracking data
  • Advertising or marketing profiles
  • Form inputs or search terms
Full Privacy Policy & Legal Details

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and company name when you submit a contact form or hire us. We may also collect and display testimonials or feedback about our products and services with your consent.

Use of Customer Information

With your consent, we may use your company name, logo, or testimonials on our website or marketing materials. You can opt-out of promotional communications at any time.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. No data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party AI Model Usage

When using applications that integrate with AI models (Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.): SuperBasic Studio is not responsible for content generated by third-party AI models. You are solely responsible for reviewing and verifying all AI-generated content. We are not sponsored, endorsed by, or affiliated with any AI provider.

API Key Security

API keys are used only temporarily during active sessions, processed in memory, and immediately discarded. We never store API keys in databases or server logs. You are responsible for keeping your keys confidential, rotating them regularly, and monitoring usage.

Local Application Scanning

Applications like Filenado may perform local scanning of your Ollama installation to detect available models. This scanning happens entirely on your local machine. No data from these scans is transmitted to SuperBasic Studio.

Device Performance Monitoring

Some applications may access device performance metrics (RAM, CPU) for real-time feedback within the app. This data is used solely for display and never transmitted to our servers. Preferences are stored in browser local storage only — never cloud-synced.

Your Privacy Rights

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Opt out of any communications
  • Request we stop using your testimonials

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

This policy is effective as of December 15, 2024.

Questions about our privacy practices?

We're an open book. Get in touch and we'll answer anything.