We don't have your data.

What we don't collect

VantGrid is built so that there is no central server holding your data. We never ask for, never receive, and never store:

• Your email address or phone number.
• Your real name.
• Your friends list, group memberships, or social graph.
• The text of your messages.
• The audio of your voice calls.
• The files you share with friends.
• Your IP address (the relays may see it; we don't operate the public relays).
• Behavioral or marketing analytics.

What stays on your device

Your VantGrid identity (a cryptographic key), your friends list, your settings, and your message history all live on your own device. Encrypted. If you pair another device of yours, those two devices sync directly with each other; the sync data also never touches our servers.

About the relay network

VantGrid uses a public network of independent relay computers to help your device find your friend's device. The relays see encrypted envelopes addressed to a public key — they cannot read the contents. They may log IP addresses of clients that connect to them; this is a property of the public relay network, not of VantGrid.

If we ever operate a VantGrid-branded relay, we'll publish its operating policy and update this page.

Optional crash reports

The app can send anonymous crash and connection-error reports to help us fix bugs. It is opt-in, off unless you enable it, never includes message content or who you talk to, and can be switched off at any time in Settings → Privacy.

Children

VantGrid is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information about anyone.

Changes to this policy

If we change this policy in a way that affects you, we will update the "Last updated" date and surface a note in the app on next launch.

Contact

For privacy questions, reach out via the support channel listed in the app's About screen.