Privacy Policy & Local Data Handling

TraceForge adheres to a local-first, privacy-by-design architecture.

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1. Zero Cloud Telemetry

• 100% Local Processing: All evidence parsing, hashing, timeline sorting, and report generation execute locally on the host workstation.

• No Analytics or Phone-Home: TraceForge does not embed tracking pixels, telemetry beacons, crash reporters, or third-party analytics.

• No Account Required: TraceForge does not require registration, login, or cloud accounts.

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2. Evidence Storage & Redaction

• Local Workspaces: Case data is stored strictly in workspace/ under the local user directory.

• Automated PII Redaction: The --redact flag automatically masks discovered IP addresses and email addresses in exported deliverables. See Security & Threat Model and Responsible Use Guidelines for further details.