Ward Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Dec 31, 2025

How Ward Handles Your Data

Ward operates in two primary modes: Local Mode and Cloud Mode. The data we handle depends on which mode you are using.

1. Local Mode (requires a graphics card)

In Local Mode, all threat scanning happens directly on your device.

We do NOT collect:

  • Websites you visit
  • Content you scan
  • Browsing history

Everything stays on your computer. No page content is sent to our servers.

2. Cloud Mode (Optional)

In Cloud Mode, necessary data is sent to our secure cloud server for advanced AI analysis.

What we send:

  • Page Content: The text content of the page you are viewing is sent to our server.
    Privacy Protection: We locally redact sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like phone numbers, credit card numbers, SSNs, and IP addresses before the data leaves your browser.
  • Page URL: The specific web address you are scanning.
  • Installation ID: An anonymous ID to manage request quotas.

How we use it:

  • The redacted content and URL are processed transiently by our AI models to detect threats.
  • This data is not stored permanently and is used solely for the immediate security scan.

Account Information

Your Google Account Email — Collected only if you choose to sign in.

Why we need it:

  • To create and manage your account
  • To sync settings across devices
  • To provide customer support
  • To enable premium features and higher scanning quotas

Website Analytics

We use anonymized Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website (tryward.app).

What we collect:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Button clicks and navigation patterns
  • Device type and browser information
  • General geographic location (city/country level)

Important:

  • This data is completely anonymized and contains no personally identifiable information
  • We do not track you across other websites
  • Analytics data is only used to improve the website's content and user experience
  • This is separate from the Ward extension—website analytics only apply to tryward.app

Your Control

  • Sign-in is optional: Ward works fully without an account.
  • Cloud Mode is optional: You can stick to Local Mode if you prefer no data transfer.
  • Revoke access: You can revoke Google Sign-In access anytime via your Google Account settings.
  • Data Deletion: Request data deletion by emailing support@tryward.app.

Contact

Questions? Email support@tryward.app

Ward protects your privacy while protecting you online.

Ward is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. By using Ward, you agree that Ward and its creator are not liable for any damages or losses.