How Does OpenClaw Protect My Privacy?
OpenClaw FAQ
OpenClaw is self-hosted โ your data stays on your machine. No telemetry, no cloud dependency, no third-party data sharing. You own everything.
Privacy by Design
- Self-hosted: Runs on your computer or server โ data never leaves your control
- No telemetry: OpenClaw doesnโt phone home or collect usage data
- No accounts required: No sign-up, no user tracking
- Open source: Verify the code yourself
AI Model Privacy
When using cloud models (GPT-4, Claude), your prompts are sent to the provider. For maximum privacy:
- Use local models via Ollama โ zero data leaves your machine
- Use Venice AI for privacy-focused cloud inference
- Review each provider's data retention policy
Data Storage
All memory, logs, and config files are stored locally in ~/.openclaw/. Back them up, encrypt them, or delete them โ youโre in full control.
Privacy by Design
- Self-hosted: Runs on your computer or server โ data never leaves your control
- No telemetry: OpenClaw doesn't phone home or collect usage data
- No accounts required: No sign-up, no user tracking
- Open source: Verify the code yourself
AI Model Privacy
When using cloud models (GPT-4, Claude), your prompts are sent to the provider. For maximum privacy:
- Use local models via Ollama โ zero data leaves your machine
- Use Venice AI for privacy-focused cloud inference
- Review each provider's data retention policy
Data Storage
All memory, logs, and config files are stored locally in ~/.openclaw/. Back them up, encrypt them, or delete them โ you're in full control.
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