Privacy Expectations

Data Handling Principles

Hepi is designed to be a transparent bridge between your local environment and advanced AI models. We follow a strict “Explicit Intent” model: data is only processed or sent online when you actively trigger a feature.

1. Local Storage

Most of your configuration and session data stays on your machine in encrypted or secured local storage.

• Settings: Your preferences, custom shortcuts, and feature toggles are stored locally.
• Identity: Authentication tokens and your user profile are cached locally to keep you signed in.
• Entitlement: Your Pro+ status is verified via a local signed receipt.

2. Online AI Processing

When you ask a question or use a live assistant mode, Hepi securely transmits the necessary context to AI providers (such as Google Gemini).

Distinguishing Local and Online Tasks

It is important to understand the boundary between what stays on your PC and what goes to the cloud.

• Local Tasks: Window management, desktop switching, ghost mode, and settings changes happen entirely on your computer. No data is sent online for these operations.
• Online Tasks: AI responses, speech synthesis, and live transcriptions require secure cloud processing to function.

Best Practices for Privacy

• Control Your Context: Only capture the specific screen regions or audio sources needed for your task.
• End Sessions Promptly: Always stop Meeting or Live Assistant modes as soon as they are no longer needed to terminate the data stream.
• Review Settings: Use the Privacy section in Hepi settings to control which apps are monitored and how capture notifications are handled.

Related Pages

• Permissions and Access
• Safety FAQ
• Safety and Trust Fundamentals