Privacy Policy for WalkieAI

Effective Date: November 6, 2026

            Summary: WalkieAI is built on a privacy-first, client-side architecture. We do not operate tracking databases, and we never sell your personal data. Your audio recordings, memories, and notifications belong exclusively to you.
        

1. Information We Process

WalkieAI requires certain permissions to operate as a hands-free push-to-talk assistant:

Audio Data (Microphone): Recorded only when you explicitly press the Push-to-Talk button or use a hardware shortcut. Audio is processed in real time into text and is not stored, transmitted to developer servers, or listened to by humans.
Notification Access (Optional): If enabled, WalkieAI processes incoming notifications locally on your device to power the "Catch Me Up" voice summary feature. Notification contents are never sent to our servers.
Device State (Battery & System): Battery percentage and local device time are queried locally on-device to provide status reports upon user request.
Persistent Memories: Information you explicitly ask the app to remember (e.g. "Remember where I parked") is stored in a private JSON file located strictly within the application's sandboxed local storage on your device.

2. Third-Party AI Services & BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)

WalkieAI allows users to connect to their own third-party AI provider accounts, including:

Groq (Groq Inc.)
Google Gemini / Google AI Studio (Google LLC)
Anthropic Claude (Anthropic PBC)
OpenAI (OpenAI Inc.)

When you input your own API keys, your prompt requests are transmitted directly and securely (via HTTPS) between your device and your chosen provider's API. Your API keys are encrypted locally on your Android device and are never transmitted to us or any intermediary.

3. Workstation & Desktop Bridge

If you choose to use the optional Desktop Bridge companion (WalkieHub), communication occurs directly between your mobile device and your personal computer via your local Wi-Fi or encrypted Tailscale peer-to-peer network. No third-party servers route your terminal data.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

You can view and delete individual saved memories at any time directly within Settings → Persistent Memory Vault.
Clearing the app's cache or uninstalling the app permanently erases all locally stored credentials, memories, and preferences.

5. Children's Privacy

WalkieAI is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

6. Security

All network transmissions to AI providers utilize standard Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS). Sensitive credentials are held in Android's sandboxed private storage.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]