Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 26, 2025 Last Updated: November 27, 2025

Introduction

Kojori ("we", "us", or "our") is provided by Nikolai Berezovskii, Individual Entrepreneur (P/E), registered in Georgia. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our desktop application and website.

Our core principle: Kojori is a local-first application. Your data stays on your device.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Kojori is designed with privacy at its core:

• Your documents and files — stored locally on your device, never transmitted to us
• Your workspace sessions — stored locally on your device
• Your API keys and credentials — stored locally on your device
• Your AI conversations — sent directly to third-party providers, we never see them
• Your browsing data — browser tabs within Kojori are stored locally

We do not have access to your content. We cannot read, analyze, or monitor your work.

Information We Collect

Purchase Information

When you purchase Kojori, payment is processed by Paddle (paddle.com), our Merchant of Record. Paddle collects:

• Email address
• Payment information
• Billing address
• Transaction details

We receive from Paddle:

• Your email address (for license delivery and support)
• Purchase confirmation and license status
• Country (for tax purposes)

We do NOT receive or store your payment card details.

Email Collection

When you sign up for early access, waitlist, or newsletter, we collect:

• Your email address

We use your email to:

• Provide early access or waitlist updates
• Send product announcements and updates
• Communicate important information about Kojori

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in each email.

Website Analytics

We use PostHog (posthog.com) to understand how visitors use our website (kojori.app). PostHog collects:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral source
• Browser and device type
• Country (based on IP address)
• Anonymized usage patterns

We use PostHog Cloud (US) for website analytics. PostHog maintains appropriate data protection safeguards for international transfers. We do not use this data to identify individual users.

You can opt out of analytics by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings.

Support Communications

If you contact us for support, we collect:

• Your email address
• Content of your communications
• Any information you choose to provide

We use this only to respond to your inquiries.

Third-Party Services

Paddle (Payments)

Paddle processes all payments as Merchant of Record. They handle:

• Payment processing
• Tax collection and compliance
• Refund processing
• Billing communications

Paddle's Privacy Policy: https://www.paddle.com/legal/privacy

AI Service Providers

When you use AI features in Kojori:

• Requests are sent directly from your device to the AI provider (e.g., Anthropic)
• We do not intercept, store, or have access to these communications
• Your usage is governed by the AI provider's privacy policy

Anthropic's Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy

PostHog (Website Analytics)

PostHog provides website analytics. They process:

• Anonymized usage data
• Page views and interactions
• Technical information (browser, device)

PostHog's Privacy Policy: https://posthog.com/privacy

Data Storage and Security

Your Local Data

All application data is stored locally on your device:

• macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Kojori/`
• Your workspace files: wherever you choose to store them

You are responsible for:

• Backing up your local data
• Securing your device
• Managing your API keys and credentials

We cannot recover your data if your device is lost or damaged.

Our Data

The limited data we receive (email, purchase info) is:

• Stored securely with appropriate safeguards
• Retained only as long as necessary for business purposes
• Never sold to third parties

Your Rights

For All Users

You have the right to:

• Access — request what data we have about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion — request deletion of your data
• Portability — your local files are already portable (standard formats)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union or European Economic Area, you additionally have the right to:

• Object to processing of your data
• Restrict processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Legal basis for processing: Contract performance (license delivery), legitimate interests (support, product improvement).

For California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident:

• We do not sell your personal information
• We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
• You have the right to know, delete, and opt-out

Children's Privacy

Kojori is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your purchase data may be processed by Paddle in countries outside your residence. Paddle maintains appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

Your local data never leaves your device (unless you choose to transfer it).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we will notify you via email or through the application
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.

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Summary

What	Where	Who has access
Your documents, files, sessions	Your device	Only you
Your API keys	Your device	Only you
Your AI conversations	Direct to AI provider	You and AI provider
Your email (waitlist/purchase)	Us + Paddle	Us, Paddle
Your payment details	Paddle only	Paddle only
Website analytics	PostHog (US)	Us (anonymized)

Bottom line: Your work stays on your device. We collect your email for communication and anonymized website analytics.