Privacy Policy for OpenClaw AI

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to OpenClaw AI (openclaw-ai.app), an open-source, self-hosted AI agent platform. Your privacy is fundamental to our design philosophy. This privacy policy explains our commitment to protecting your data through complete self-hosting and zero data collection practices.

Our Core Privacy Principles

OpenClaw AI is designed with privacy by default:

1. 100% Self-Hosted: Everything runs on your own machine or server
2. Zero Data Collection: We collect no personal data, conversations, or usage analytics
3. No Telemetry: Zero tracking, no metrics sent to external servers
4. Complete Data Sovereignty: You own and control all your data
5. Open Source Transparency: All code is MIT licensed and publicly auditable

What Data We DO NOT Collect

Unlike traditional cloud-based AI services, OpenClaw AI does not collect:

• ❌ Personal information (names, emails, contact details)
• ❌ Conversation history or chat logs
• ❌ API keys or authentication credentials
• ❌ Usage analytics or telemetry data
• ❌ Device information or system details
• ❌ Location data or IP addresses
• ❌ Files, documents, or media you process
• ❌ Skills, automations, or custom configurations

How Your Data Stays Private

Local Processing Only

• All AI conversations happen on your hardware
• Model inference runs locally (Ollama) or via your own API keys
• No data ever leaves your control or reaches our servers

Self-Hosted Architecture

• You install OpenClaw AI on your own machine/VPS
• All data storage is local to your system
• You choose which LLM providers to use (if any)
• Complete control over data retention and deletion

Zero External Dependencies

• No required cloud services or external APIs
• Optional integrations only with your explicit consent
• Works completely offline when using local models

Third-Party Integrations (Your Choice)

OpenClaw AI can optionally integrate with external services, but only with your explicit configuration:

LLM Providers (Optional)

• Anthropic Claude: If you provide your API key, data goes to Anthropic per their privacy policy
• OpenAI GPT: If you provide your API key, data goes to OpenAI per their privacy policy
• Local Models: No external data sharing when using Ollama or local models

Communication Platforms (Optional)

• WhatsApp/Telegram/Discord: Only if you configure integrations
• Smart Home Devices: Only devices you explicitly connect
• Third-Party Services: Only those you choose to integrate

Important: Any data shared with third parties is governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.

Website Analytics

This documentation website (openclaw-ai.app) uses privacy-focused analytics:

• No personal data collection on our documentation site
• No cookies for tracking purposes
• No third-party analytics services
• Simple visit counts for improving documentation only

Open Source Transparency

Code Auditing

• Full source code available at github.com/moltbot/moltbot
• MIT licensed - inspect, modify, redistribute freely
• Community contributions welcome and transparent
• No hidden backdoors or telemetry code

Security

• Regular security audits by the community
• Vulnerability disclosure process available
• No black-box algorithms or proprietary code

Your Data Rights

Since we don't collect your data, traditional data rights don't apply in the usual sense:

• Access: All your data is already accessible to you locally
• Portability: Your data never leaves your system
• Deletion: Simply delete your local installation
• Correction: Modify any data directly on your system
• Opt-out: Uninstall the software at any time

Changes to This Policy

If we ever change our privacy practices, we will:

• Update this policy with a new "last updated" date
• Announce changes in our GitHub repository
• Maintain the same core privacy principles
• Never introduce data collection without major version change and clear disclosure

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions:

• GitHub Issues: github.com/moltbot/moltbot/issues
• Community Discord: discord.gg/moltbot
• Documentation: docs.molt.bot

Commitment to Privacy

OpenClaw AI was created specifically to give users an AI agent they can trust with complete privacy. We will never compromise on these principles:

1. ✅ Your conversations stay on your hardware
2. ✅ No data collection or telemetry
3. ✅ Complete transparency through open source
4. ✅ You maintain full control and ownership
5. ✅ Privacy by design, not as an afterthought

This privacy policy reflects our unwavering commitment to user privacy and data sovereignty. OpenClaw AI exists to provide powerful AI automation without sacrificing your privacy.