Privacy Policy
An honest take on data privacy from an indie developer
Last updated: December 2025
An Honest Take
I'm an indie developer, not a big corporation. One of my main motivations for building UnderControl was that I wanted full control over my own sensitive data — tasks, finances, personal notes — instead of handing them to big tech companies. I built this for myself first, and now I'm sharing it with you.
I have zero interest, ability, resources, or motivation to do anything with your data. That said, I understand if you don't fully trust me — you shouldn't blindly trust anyone online. Big companies with entire security teams still get breached. So why would you trust a solo developer? You have every right to be skeptical.
Your Choices
That's why I give you options. You don't have to use our cloud service. You can use the Desktop App — your data stays 100% on your device, never touches any server. Or you can Self-Host — run your own instance, full control, your infrastructure.
The cloud service exists for convenience, not because I want your data. If privacy is your priority, go local or self-host. No hard feelings.
What's Saved on the Server
If you use our cloud service: account info (email, username) and the data you create — tasks, expenses, budgets, etc. I promise I won't look into your data, but you don't need to trust me.
Choose desktop app or self-host to fully control your data
Security
I do my best: HTTPS everywhere, passwords are hashed, database is secured. But I'm not a security expert. If you're handling sensitive data, self-host or use the desktop app.
For self-hosted users, security is in your hands. Keep your server updated and follow basic security practices.
Questions?
If you have questions or concerns, just reach out. I'm a real person, not a support ticket system.
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