Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 30, 2026
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Moltbot AI (https://moltbot-ai.org). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
Important: Moltbot AI is designed with privacy as a core principle. Your personal AI assistant runs entirely on your local machine, and we do not have access to your conversations, files, or personal data processed by your local Moltbot AI instance.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information We DO NOT Collect
Because Moltbot AI runs locally on your device, we DO NOT collect, access, or store:
- ❌ Your conversations with your AI assistant
- ❌ Files you process or manage with Moltbot AI
- ❌ Your emails, calendar events, or personal communications
- ❌ Your integration credentials (API keys, passwords, tokens)
- ❌ Content from third-party services you connect (Gmail, Slack, etc.)
- ❌ Your command history or prompts given to your AI assistant
- ❌ Personal data processed by your local AI models
Your data stays on your machine. This is a fundamental design principle of Moltbot AI.
2.2 Information We May Collect from Website Visitors
2.2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
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Analytics Data: We use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website usage patterns:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referral sources and search terms
- Geographic location (country/region level only)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- This data is anonymized and aggregated
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Log Files: Our web servers automatically record:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Date and time of access
- Pages requested
- HTTP status codes
These logs are used for security, troubleshooting, and service improvement.
2.2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., remembering your language preference)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
2.3 Information You Provide Voluntarily
2.3.1 Account Information (Optional)
If you create an account for optional features (community forums, support tickets, newsletter):
- Email address: For account verification and communication
- Username: For community identification
- Password: Stored securely using industry-standard hashing (bcrypt/Argon2)
- Profile information: Any additional information you choose to provide
2.3.2 Community Participation
If you participate in our community (forums, Discord, GitHub):
- Posts and comments: Content you publicly share
- GitHub contributions: Code, documentation, issues, and pull requests
- Support requests: Information you provide when seeking help
2.3.3 Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- Email address: To send you updates and announcements
- Subscription preferences: To customize content you receive
2.3.4 Contact Forms
If you contact us:
- Name and email: To respond to your inquiry
- Message content: To address your question or issue
2.4 Payment Information (If Applicable)
If we offer paid services in the future:
- Payment information is processed by third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
- We do NOT store your credit card numbers or full payment details
- We receive only transaction confirmations and necessary billing information
2.5 Software Download Metrics
We may collect anonymous metrics when you download Moltbot AI:
- Number of downloads
- Download source (website, GitHub, npm)
- Geographic region (country level)
- Operating system type
This data is anonymized and helps us understand our user base.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Website and Service Operation
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send important service notifications and updates
- Troubleshoot technical issues
3.2 Analytics and Improvement
We use anonymized, aggregated data to:
- Understand how users interact with our website
- Improve documentation and educational content
- Identify popular features and integration requests
- Make data-driven decisions about project development
3.3 Communication
If you opt in, we may send:
- Newsletter: Updates about Moltbot AI releases and features
- Community updates: Important announcements for community members
- Security notifications: Critical security updates or vulnerabilities
You can unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time.
3.4 Legal Compliance
We may use or disclose information to:
- Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Moltbot AI, our users, or the public
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We NEVER sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website:
- Hosting: Vercel, Cloudflare (website and CDN hosting)
- Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized website usage data)
- Email: SendGrid, Mailchimp (newsletter and transactional emails)
- Database: Supabase, PostgreSQL (account data for optional features)
- Payment Processing: Stripe (if we offer paid services)
These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, such as:
- Responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
- Complying with government or regulatory requests
- Protecting against legal liability
4.4 Business Transfers
If Moltbot AI is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4.5 Aggregated Data
We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you individually:
- Usage statistics and trends
- Download metrics
- Community activity summaries
4.6 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5. Data Security
5.1 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: HTTPS/TLS encryption for all website communications
- Access Control: Restricted access to personal data (only authorized personnel)
- Secure Storage: Encrypted databases and secure server infrastructure
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
- Password Protection: Strong hashing algorithms for password storage
5.2 Your Local Security
Since Moltbot AI runs on your device, you are responsible for:
- Securing your local machine (firewall, antivirus, updates)
- Protecting your API keys and integration credentials
- Controlling physical and network access to your device
- Backing up your local Moltbot AI configuration and data
5.3 Limitations
No method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
6.1 Website Data
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics defaults (14-26 months)
- Log files: Retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting
- Account data: Retained as long as your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion
6.2 Your Local Data
Data processed by your local Moltbot AI instance (conversations, files, integrations) is stored only on your device. We never access or retain this data. You control retention of your local data.
6.3 Deletion Requests
You can request deletion of your data by contacting [email protected]. We will delete your account data within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements.
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
7.2 Correction and Update
You can:
- Update your account information at any time
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
7.3 Deletion
You can:
- Delete your account and associated data
- Request removal of data we hold about you
7.4 Opt-Out Rights
You can:
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails (using the link in emails)
- Disable cookies in your browser settings
- Request opt-out of analytics tracking
7.5 Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we do not track your activity across websites.
7.6 Region-Specific Rights
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights:
For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
For California Residents (CCPA)
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- Right to deletion
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
For UK Residents (UK GDPR)
Similar rights to EU residents under UK GDPR.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
Moltbot AI is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we discover we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us at [email protected].
9. International Data Transfers
Moltbot AI is operated from the United States. If you access our website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S.
By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.
For EU/EEA users, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) for international transfers.
10. Third-Party Services You Integrate
When you integrate third-party services with your local Moltbot AI (Gmail, Slack, calendar, etc.):
- We do not access or control these integrations
- You are subject to those services' privacy policies
- Data exchange happens directly between your local instance and the third-party service
- You are responsible for reviewing third-party privacy policies
Examples of third-party services:
- AI Models: Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini (Google)
- Messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal
- Productivity: Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion, Obsidian
- Development: GitHub, GitLab, Vercel
11. Open Source and Community
11.1 GitHub and Public Repositories
Contributions to our GitHub repository are public:
- Your GitHub username and contributions are visible
- Comments, issues, and pull requests are public
- Commit history is permanent
11.2 Community Forums and Discord
Participation in community spaces:
- Posts and messages may be public
- Your username and profile information are visible
- Follow community guidelines and use discretion when sharing personal information
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting with an updated "Last Updated" date.
For material changes, we will provide notice through:
- A prominent notice on our website
- Email notification (if you have an account)
- Announcement in community channels
Your continued use of Moltbot AI after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://moltbot-ai.org
GitHub: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
Please allow up to 7 business days for a response.
14. Complaints and Enforcement
If you believe we have not complied with this Privacy Policy, please contact us first. We will investigate and work to resolve the issue.
If you are in the EU/EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Summary: Your Privacy with Moltbot AI
✅ What we respect:
- Your data stays on your machine
- We never access your conversations or files
- We don't sell your data
- You control your local AI assistant completely
📊 What we collect:
- Anonymous website analytics (to improve documentation)
- Optional account information (if you sign up)
- Community contributions (if you participate)
🔒 Your rights:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Opt out of communications
- Control cookies and tracking
- Request data portability
Thank you for trusting Moltbot AI. Privacy is not just a policy for us—it's a fundamental design principle.
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
By using Moltbot AI, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.