Transparency

Honest about what data goes where, and why.

Privacy by Product

CycleCore builds two types of tools with different privacy implementations:

  • πŸ“„ Local-First Tools (CycleSum Lite) - 100% offline, zero data collection
  • ☁️ Privacy-Respecting SaaS (MCPBodega) - Cloud-hosted, minimal data

Same privacy principles. Different execution based on product needs.

What Each Product Collects

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CycleSum Lite

100% Offline Β· Local Processing

What We Collect

ZERO data collection

  • βœ“ No cloud uploads
  • βœ“ No analytics
  • βœ“ No telemetry
  • βœ“ No crash reports
  • βœ“ No usage tracking

How It Works

  • β†’ Runs entirely on your device
  • β†’ PDF processing happens locally
  • β†’ Your files never leave your machine
  • β†’ No internet connection required

Your Guarantee

We literally cannot access your data. It never reaches our servers. Complete data sovereignty.

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MCPBodega

Privacy-Respecting SaaS Β· Cloud-Hosted

What We Collect

Minimal essential data only:

  • β†’ Account data: Email, authentication
  • β†’ MCP configs: Server settings you create
  • β†’ Usage metrics: Basic product analytics (feature usage, not behavior)
  • β†’ Billing info: Stripe (we don't store cards)

What We DON'T Collect

  • βœ— No behavioral tracking
  • βœ— No third-party analytics
  • βœ— No cross-site tracking
  • βœ— No data selling
  • βœ— No advertising profiling

Data Protection

  • β†’ Encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
  • β†’ Encrypted at rest (AES-256)
  • β†’ 30-day retention for deleted data
  • β†’ Regular security audits

Your Rights

Export your data anytime. Delete your account anytime. GDPR compliant. No questions asked.

Our Practices

πŸ” Security Measures

  • β†’ End-to-end encryption for all cloud data
  • β†’ Industry-standard security practices
  • β†’ Careful dependency management
  • β†’ Ongoing security improvements as we grow

πŸ“Š Data Retention

  • β†’ Active accounts: Data retained while account exists
  • β†’ Deleted accounts: 30 days, then permanently deleted
  • β†’ Backups: 90-day encrypted backups (GDPR compliant)
  • β†’ Logs: 30 days for debugging, then deleted

🌍 Compliance

  • β†’ GDPR compliant (EU data protection)
  • β†’ CCPA compliant (California privacy)
  • β†’ Committed to meeting industry standards

πŸ“– Transparency Commitment

We believe transparency builds trust. Our approach:

  • β†’ Clear documentation of data practices
  • β†’ Honest communication about what we collect
  • β†’ Third-party security audits (as we grow)
  • β†’ Responsive to privacy questions and concerns

Your Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and our own commitments, you have the right to:

πŸ” Access Your Data

Request a complete export of all data we hold about you. Delivered within 30 days.

πŸ“ Correct Your Data

Update or correct any inaccurate information. Self-service through account settings.

πŸ—‘οΈ Delete Your Data

Delete your account and all associated data. Permanent deletion within 30 days.

πŸ“€ Export Your Data

Download all your data in standard formats (JSON, CSV). No vendor lock-in.

🚫 Opt Out

Opt out of optional analytics. We respect your choices, no dark patterns.

To exercise any of these rights:
Email us at [email protected]

Common Questions

Do you use third-party trackers?

No. We don't use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking. Basic product analytics (feature usage) are handled in-house with minimal data collection.

Do you sell or share user data?

Never. We don't sell, rent, or share user data with third parties for marketing or advertising. Your data stays with us or gets deletedβ€”period.

Can I use your tools without an internet connection?

CycleSum Lite: Yes. 100% offline, no internet required.
MCPBodega: No. Cloud-hosted SaaS requires internet connection.

Where is my data stored?

CycleSum Lite: Your device only. We never see your data.
MCPBodega: Enterprise cloud hosting with industry-standard security. All data encrypted at rest and in transit.

How do you make money without selling data?

We charge for the tools themselves. One-time purchases for local tools. Subscriptions for cloud tools. Simple, sustainable, no surveillance.

Can I verify your privacy claims?

Yes. CycleSum Lite processes everything locally, so your data never reaches our servers. For MCPBodega, we provide detailed documentation of our data practices in our privacy policy and on this page.

Questions About Privacy?

We're happy to answer any privacy questions or concerns.