Privacy First: How Unwrangler Protects Your Data
Exploring our commitment to privacy through local storage and BYO API key model
The Privacy Paradox in Modern Tools
In an era where data privacy concerns are at an all-time high, we've made a conscious decision to take a different approach. While many tools collect and store user data on their servers, we've built Unwrangler with a fundamental principle: your data should never leave your control. This isn't just a feature—it's the foundation of everything we build.
"Privacy isn't about hiding things. It's about giving users control over their data and ensuring they know exactly where their information is stored and how it's used."
Local Storage: Your Data, Your Device
One of the key pillars of our privacy-first approach is our use of local storage. Unlike traditional web applications that store data on remote servers, Unwrangler keeps all your data right where it belongs—on your device.
- No data transmission to our servers
- Instant access to your data, even offline
- Complete control over your information
BYO API Key: AI Privacy in Your Hands
Our approach to AI integration takes privacy to another level. Instead of routing AI requests through our servers, we've implemented a Bring Your Own API Key (BYO API Key) model. This means:
Direct API Access
- Your API key is stored locally in your browser
- AI requests go directly from your device to the AI provider
- No intermediate servers or data logging
Complete Control
- You choose which AI provider to use
- You control your API usage and costs
- You can revoke access at any time
Technical Implementation
For the technically curious, here's how we implement our privacy-first approach:
// Local Storage Implementation
class LocalStorageManager {
saveData(key, data) {
// Data is stored locally in the browser
localStorage.setItem(key, JSON.stringify(data));
}
getData(key) {
// Data is retrieved directly from local storage
return JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem(key));
}
}
// BYO API Key Implementation
class AIService {
constructor() {
// API key is stored locally
this.apiKey = localStorage.getItem('user_api_key');
}
async makeRequest(prompt) {
// Requests go directly to AI provider
const response = await fetch('https://api.provider.com/v1/chat', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': `Bearer ${this.apiKey}`,
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({ prompt })
});
return response.json();
}
}
Security Considerations
While local storage provides excellent privacy, we've implemented additional security measures:
Data Encryption
- Optional encryption for sensitive data
- Client-side encryption keys
- Secure key storage
Export Options
- Easy data export in standard formats
- Backup and restore functionality
- Data portability
The Future of Privacy-First Tools
As we continue to develop Unwrangler, our commitment to privacy remains unwavering. We believe that tools can be both powerful and respectful of user privacy. Our approach demonstrates that you don't need to sacrifice functionality for privacy—you can have both.
Conclusion
Privacy isn't just a feature we've added to Unwrangler—it's the foundation of everything we do. Through local storage and our BYO API key model, we've created tools that give you complete control over your data while maintaining full functionality. As we continue to grow and add new features, our commitment to privacy will remain at the forefront of our development philosophy.