Privacy Policy & Data Protection
Last Updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to SecureThink (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your data.
This policy details how we handle your information. Crucially, SecureThink is designed as a “Local-First” AI tool. Unlike cloud-based AI solutions, we have architected our software so that your sensitive documents, analysis, and chat history never leave your device.
2. Our “Zero-Trust” Architecture (Your Documents)
The core value of SecureThink is data sovereignty. We want to be explicitly clear about how your document data is handled:
Local Processing
All file ingestion (OCR), vector embedding, and AI inference (RAG) occur locally on your machine’s hardware.
No Data Exfiltration
We do not upload, sync, or transmit your uploaded documents (PDFs, Word docs, etc.) or your chat queries to our servers or any third-party cloud servers.
Model Isolation
The AI models (e.g., via Ollama) run locally within your environment. We do not use your data to train global models.
3. The Data We Do Collect (Account & Licensing)
While we do not access your documents, we collect specific “Account Data” necessary to sell and license the software to you.
A. Information you provide:
- Identity Data: Name and email address provided during purchase.
- Transaction Data: Details of the product license purchased (handled via our Merchant of Record, Lemon Squeezy).
B. Information collected automatically:
- License Validation: To prevent piracy, the software performs a periodic “handshake” with our licensing server. This transmits a hashed device identifier and your license key. It does not transmit user content.
- Crash Reports (Optional): If you opt-in, anonymized technical logs may be sent to us to help fix bugs.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your Account Data solely for the following purposes:
- Order Fulfilment: To deliver your license key and download links.
- License Enforcement: To verify that the software is running on a valid device in accordance with your purchase terms.
- Customer Support: To assist you if you contact us regarding installation or billing issues.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with tax laws (VAT/GST) and financial regulations.
5. Third-Party Processors
We use trusted third-party service providers to handle payments and infrastructure. We do not sell your data to advertisers.
- Lemon Squeezy: Our Merchant of Record. They handle the checkout process, payment collection, and tax remittance. When you buy SecureThink, you are transacting with Lemon Squeezy, and their Privacy Policy applies to the payment data.
6. Data Retention
- Account Data: We retain your license and contact information for the duration of your valid license plus 6 years to comply with UK tax and legal limitation periods.
- Document Data: We do not retain your document data because we never possess it. It exists solely on your local hard drive. You are responsible for backing up your own local data.
7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the Account Data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate Account Data.
- Erasure: Request we delete your Account Data (note: this will invalidate your active license).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: p00h@protonmail.com
IMPORTANT: Terms of Use & Liability Disclaimer
1. Nature of the Software (AI Disclaimer)
SecureThink is an assistive tool, not a substitute for professional judgment. The Software utilises Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). You acknowledge and agree that:
- Probabilistic Nature: AI models are probabilistic and can produce “hallucinations,” errors, or legally/factually incorrect outputs, even when analysing accurate source documents.
- No Professional Advice: The Software does not provide legal, medical, engineering, or financial advice. It is a text analysis tool.
- Human Verification Required: You agree to review and verify all outputs generated by the Software against the original source documents before making any decisions, taking any actions, or relying on such outputs for professional purposes.
2. Indemnification
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SecureThink and its officers, directors, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of the Software or reliance on its outputs;
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Any professional decisions you make based on the Software’s analysis.
3. Limitation of Liability
Read this carefully as it limits your rights.
- Cap on Liability: To the extent permitted by law (including the Consumer Rights Act 2015), our total cumulative liability to you for any claims arising out of this agreement shall not exceed the total amount you paid for the Software in the 12 months preceding the claim.
- Exclusion of Indirect Damages: We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data loss, business interruption, or loss of goodwill, whether incurred directly or indirectly.
- “As Is” Basis: The Software is provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, to the extent allowed by law.
Nothing in this clause excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud.
4. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.