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Privacy & Data

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Our Data Principles

Encrypted credentials

Your AI API key is encrypted before it is stored and is never sent back to a browser. It is decrypted in memory for each AI request and discarded.

Secure transmission

Credentials are sent via HTTPS only during AI operations and discarded immediately after each use by the server.

Your documents live in your Google Drive

Project content (Markdown versions) is stored in a folder inside YOUR own Google Drive. We only keep metadata (project name, version number, Drive folder ID) in our database.

Right to be forgotten

You can delete all your data at any time. Account deletion removes our metadata instantly; the Drive folder stays under your control.

What we collect and why

Authentication data (Google OAuth)

When you log in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture. We also request the drive.file scope (restricted access) so MuniHuginn can create its own folder in your Google Drive and read/write ONLY the files it creates. We never see your other Drive files, your Gmail, your Calendar, or anything else in your Google account.

Project content (lives in your Drive)

Your refined Markdown documents are saved as files (Project_V1.md, Project_V2.md, ...) inside a MuniHuginn folder in YOUR Google Drive. Our database only stores metadata: project name, version number, creation/update timestamps, and the Drive folder ID. You can revoke Drive access or delete the folder at any time; the content never leaves your control.

AI credentials (API keys)

Your AI provider API keys (Google AI Studio, Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek) are encrypted and stored on your account, so the provider you configure works on every device you sign in on. The key is never returned to a browser: our server decrypts it in memory, uses it for a single request to the AI provider, and discards it. You can remove it from your account at any time in Settings.

Microphone (voice capture)

When you use the voice recording feature, your browser asks for microphone permission. Audio is captured locally, pre-processed in the browser (volume normalization + silence trimming + WAV encoding), then uploaded to our backend only when you explicitly click Send. The backend forwards the audio to your chosen AI provider for transcription, then discards the bytes — nothing is stored server-side beyond the resulting Markdown, which still goes to your Drive.

Clipboard (paste + copy)

The paste button and copy button use the browser's Clipboard API. Clipboard content only leaves your machine when you explicitly click these buttons, and only for the duration of that single action. No clipboard polling, no silent reads.

What we do NOT collect

  • Third-party tracking cookies or analytics
  • Location data
  • Payment information (we have no paid plans)
  • Data from other apps or services

GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation

Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — Applicable in the European Union and Germany

MuniHuginn processes personal data based on explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). By creating an account, you consent to the processing described on this page.

Your rights under GDPR

  • Access (Art. 15) — Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification (Art. 16) — Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure (Art. 17) — Request complete deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability (Art. 20) — Export your data in a structured format (Markdown)
  • Restriction (Art. 18) — Limit the processing of your data
  • Objection (Art. 21) — Contest the processing of your data

International transfers: Our servers may be located outside the EU. Where applicable, we use standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate protection.

LGPD — General Data Protection Law

Law No. 13,709/2018 — Applicable in Brazil

MuniHuginn acts as a controller of personal data, as defined by the LGPD. The legal basis for processing is consent (Art. 7, I) and contract performance (Art. 7, V).

Data subject rights (Art. 18)

  • Confirmation and access to data
  • Correction of incomplete or outdated data
  • Anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary data
  • Data portability
  • Deletion of data processed with consent
  • Revocation of consent

CCPA — California Consumer Privacy Act

Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100–1798.199 — Applicable in California, USA

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights over your personal data.

Your rights under CCPA

  • Know — What personal data we collect and how it is used
  • Delete — Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out — Refuse the sale of your data (we do not sell personal data)
  • Non-discrimination — Exercise your rights without unfavorable treatment

✓ MuniHuginn does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

PIPL — Personal Information Protection Law

中华人民共和国个人信息保护法 — Applicable in China

If you are a resident of China, MuniHuginn processes your personal data based on individual consent (Art. 13, PIPL).

Your rights under PIPL

  • Right to know and decide about processing
  • Right to restrict or refuse processing
  • Right to access and copy your data
  • Right to correct and supplement data
  • Right to delete your personal data
  • Right to request explanation of processing rules

Cross-border transfers: By using the service, your data may be processed outside of China. Processing is carried out based on your explicit consent and with adequate security measures in accordance with Art. 38 and Art. 39 of PIPL.

Data retention

DataRetentionLocation
Profile (name, email)Until account deletionServer
Projects and documentsUntil deleted by userServer
AI API keysUntil you remove it or delete your accountServer (encrypted)
Session (JWT)7 days (auto-expiration)Browser + Server

Contact

To exercise any of your rights or ask questions about privacy, get in touch:

Responsible: Alden Merlin

Email: aldenmerlin@gmail.com

Project: MuniHuginn — Cognitive Documentation Agent

We will respond within 30 days, as required by GDPR, LGPD, and CCPA.

How to exercise your rights

Export your data

Use the export function in each project to download your documents as Markdown.

Delete your data

Delete projects individually or request complete account deletion.

Remove AI credentials

Go to Settings and click "Remove key from my account". This deletes the stored key from our servers and from this browser.