Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Ghoste ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our desktop email application and website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Waitlist Information: When you join our waitlist, we collect your email address to notify you about our launch and updates.
• Account Information: When you use Ghoste, you connect your existing email accounts (Gmail, Outlook) through OAuth authentication. We store only the authentication tokens necessary to access your accounts on your behalf.
• Support Communications: If you contact us for support, we may collect your name, email, and the content of your communications.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage data to improve our application, such as which features are most used. This data does not include email content.
• Error Reports: If the application encounters an error, we may collect crash reports to help us fix issues. These reports do not contain email content.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not read, store, or analyze the content of your emails
• We do not collect your email passwords (we use OAuth tokens)
• We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Ghoste application
• Authenticate your email accounts and fetch your emails
• Send you important updates about the service
• Respond to your support requests
• Improve our application based on usage patterns
• Ensure the security and integrity of our service

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Ghoste stores your email data locally on your device using encrypted storage. This includes:

• Cached emails for offline access
• Authentication tokens (encrypted)
• Your preferences and settings

4.2 Server Storage

For waitlist signups, we store your email address on secure servers. We do not store your emails or email content on our servers.

4.3 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit
• Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication with email providers
• Regular security audits and updates

5. Third-Party Services

Ghoste integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google (Gmail): For Gmail account access. See Google's Privacy Policy
• Microsoft (Outlook): For Outlook/Microsoft 365 account access. See Microsoft's Privacy Statement

Your use of these services is subject to their respective privacy policies.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Revoke Access: Disconnect your email accounts from Ghoste at any time
• Data Portability: Export your locally stored preferences and settings

7. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

• Waitlist emails: Until you unsubscribe or the waitlist ends
• Local data: Until you delete the application or clear your data
• Support communications: For as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry and for our records

8. Children's Privacy

Ghoste is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using Ghoste, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]