Privacy Settings
Control what data Chaterm collects, how sensitive information is handled, and whether your settings sync across devices.
For details on exactly what is tracked and why, see the Privacy Policy.
Telemetry
Telemetry sends anonymous usage data and error reports to help improve Chaterm. No code, prompts, or conversation content is ever collected.
| Data category | What is included |
|---|---|
| Task interactions | Start/end times, conversation flow (without content) |
| Mode and tool usage | AI modes selected, tools invoked |
| Token usage | Conversation-length metrics for cost estimation |
| UI activity | Feature usage across the interface |
| Error reports | Anonymized error information |
Toggle: Settings > Privacy > Telemetry -- Enable or Disable.
Recommendation
Enabling telemetry helps the Chaterm team prioritize features and fix issues faster. All data is anonymized and never reveals private information.
Sensitive Data Masking
Sensitive data masking automatically obscures passwords, keys, tokens, and other secrets in AI dialog outputs.
What it does:
- Identifies common sensitive patterns in real time
- Masks matching content before it appears on screen
- Works without affecting normal usage
When to use it:
- Sharing your screen or recording a session
- Working in a public environment
- Reviewing AI output that may reference credentials
Toggle: Settings > Privacy > Sensitive Data Masking -- Enable or Disable.
Limitation
Masking covers common sensitive patterns but cannot guarantee 100% detection. Exercise caution when handling highly sensitive information.
Data Sync
Data sync keeps your configurations, assets, and keys consistent across every device where you use Chaterm.
What is synced:
| Data type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Assets | Host connection details, SSH keys |
| Credentials | Saved passwords and tokens |
| AI Historical Conversation | Record of Historical AI Conversations |
All synced data is encrypted with KMS during transmission and storage.
Toggle: Settings > Privacy > Data Sync -- Enable or Disable.
Cloud Storage
When data sync is enabled, your configuration data is stored in the cloud. Make sure you trust Chaterm's security measures before enabling this feature for sensitive environments.
Recommendation
If you use Chaterm on multiple devices, enabling data sync avoids repeated setup and provides a consistent experience.
Best Practices
Data minimization -- Enable only the features you need and review your privacy settings periodically.
Sensitive information -- Keep masking enabled when presenting or recording. Avoid pasting raw secrets into conversations; use environment variables or a secrets manager instead.
Multi-device usage -- Clear local data after using Chaterm on a shared or public device. Review synced data regularly.