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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 4, 2026

Overview

Authsia ("the App") is designed with a Privacy First philosophy. We do not collect, store, or share your personal data. All data is stored locally on your device or securely in your personal iCloud Keychain.


Data Collection

We do not collect any personal information.

  • No analytics
  • No tracking pixels
  • No third-party SDKs that collect data
  • No user accounts or registration required

Data Storage

Secrets

TOTP/HOTP seeds, passwords, certificates, SSH keys, and secure notes are stored exclusively in the Apple Keychain (kSecClassGenericPassword). They are end-to-end encrypted by Apple if iCloud Keychain is enabled.

Metadata

Names, issuers, and settings are stored locally on your device or in your private iCloud database (if sync is enabled). Only you can access your iCloud private database.


iCloud Sync

When enabled, your data syncs across your Apple devices using Apple's iCloud Keychain (for secrets) and iCloud Private Database (for metadata). Both are end-to-end encrypted by Apple. We have no ability to read your synced data. You can disable iCloud sync at any time in Settings.


Permissions

Camera (iOS only)

Strictly to scan QR codes for adding new accounts. No images are stored or transmitted to any server.

No other permissions are requested.


CLI & Browser Extension

The Authsia CLI tool and Chrome browser extension operate entirely on your local Mac. No data is transmitted to any server. The CLI communicates with the Authsia app through a local XPC bridge. The Chrome extension communicates through a native messaging host installed on your Mac. All operations are local.


Third-Party Services

Authsia does not use any third-party services for data processing. All operations — QR code decoding, TOTP/HOTP code generation, encryption, and decryption — happen on-device.


Children's Privacy

Authsia is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. If we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.


Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]