Privacy policy

Overview

Ndevar is designed to collect as little data as possible. The core messaging functionality requires no account and collects no personal data. This policy describes what data we collect when you create an optional account or use optional paid features.

Data we collect

No account (anonymous use)

If you use Ndevar without creating an account, we collect nothing. No identifier, no analytics, no telemetry. Messages are not stored on our servers.

With a free account

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your device's anonymous registration token (generated on your device)
• Account creation timestamp

We do not collect your name, phone number, or any profile information unless you explicitly choose to share it with contacts.

With a paid plan (Protect or Broadcast)

In addition to the above:

• Payment metadata processed by Stripe (we never see full card details)
• For Protect plans: encrypted backup blobs stored in our infrastructure — we cannot decrypt these

Telemetry (opt-in only)

If you opt in to telemetry, we may collect approximate location data (rounded to ~11 metres) to help us understand network coverage. This data has no identity attached. You can opt out at any time in Settings.

Data we never collect

• Message content (encrypted on your device — we cannot read it)
• Your contact list
• Your AddressID or cryptographic identity
• Message history or delivery receipts (messages are not stored)

Data residency

Account data and encrypted backups are stored in AWS ap-southeast-2 (Sydney, Australia).

Retention

• Messages: never stored (zero retention)
• Account data: retained while your account is active; deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Encrypted backups: retained while your Protect subscription is active; deleted 30 days after cancellation
• Telemetry (if opted in): aggregated and anonymised; not linked to your account

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of telemetry at any time in Settings
• Export your account data

To exercise these rights, email hello@ndevar.com.

Contact

Questions about this policy: hello@ndevar.com