Is My AI Chat Private? A 10-Point Audit
Your AI chat is only as private as policy, settings, device, and prompt hygiene allow.
Key takeaway: Your AI chat is only as private as policy, settings, device, and prompt hygiene allow.
The 10-point audit
- Does the vendor train on chats?
- Can you export and delete history?
- Who in a workspace can open threads?
- Are files retained after chat delete?
- Is the session on a shared device?
- Are browser extensions reading the page?
- Is clipboard sync sending prompts to another cloud?
- Are tools (search, fetch) enabled that you do not need?
- Are you pasting secrets out of habit?
- Do you have a written rule for work vs personal AI?
Scoring
0-3 fails: stop pasting sensitive content. 4-7: fix settings and habits this week. 8-10: you have a workable private setup.
Secrypt quick pass
Secrypt answers several audit items directly: no training on conversations, Settings for history/tools, and a product built for discretionary chat. You still own device hygiene.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my AI chat is private?
Read the policy, check settings, and run an audit like the one above.
Does a padlock in the browser mean private AI?
No. HTTPS only protects transit.
Is Secrypt private by default?
It is built private-first, with controls you should still review in Settings.
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