Privacy & safety guides
The questions worth answering before you get personal with a companion — data access, deletion, and how to choose a safer app.
Are AI Companion Apps Safe?
AI companion apps are broadly safe to use, but safety varies sharply by app and depends mostly on data handling. The strongest practices (encrypted chats, no training on your conversations) come from Kindroid; Replika carries the most regulatory history. Check export, deletion, training and encryption before you pay.
Read guide → PrivacyAI Companion Privacy Checklist
Before paying for any AI companion app, verify seven things: data export, permanent deletion, whether chats train the model, encryption, payment privacy, account-less or anonymous sign-up options, and the company’s regulatory record. Kindroid currently scores best on these; always confirm on the app’s own privacy page.
Read guide → PrivacyCan AI Companion Apps See Your Data?
Yes — most AI companion apps can technically access your conversations, because chats are processed and stored on their servers and many are used to “improve the AI.” Human review is usually limited to safety and debugging. Kindroid minimizes exposure with encrypted private chats and no training on your conversations.
Read guide → PrivacyHow to Delete Your AI Companion Data
To delete your AI companion data, request deletion in the app’s account settings, then submit a formal data-deletion request (GDPR/CCPA) to the company’s privacy contact to cover backups. Export your history first if you want a copy. Deletion timelines vary, so confirm in writing that data is purged.
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