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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 28, 2026

1. Information We Collect

ShellMind is a unified remote operations workspace. Connection data (hostnames, IP addresses, credentials, and server configurations) is processed locally on your machine and is never collected or stored by ShellMind.

We may collect the following information:

• Usage Data: Information about how you use the application, including features accessed and session metadata (such as connection type and session duration). This does not include server hostnames, IP addresses, or credentials.
• AI Interaction Data: When you use AI features, the prompts and terminal output you voluntarily send to the AI assistant for analysis.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the ShellMind application and its features
• Improve and optimize the user experience
• Provide AI-assisted troubleshooting and command suggestions
• Communicate with you about updates and support

3. Local Processing

ShellMind is designed to operate primarily on your local machine. Your credentials, connection data, and terminal sessions are processed locally and are not stored on our servers unless you explicitly opt into cloud synchronization features.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking

ShellMind does not use tracking cookies. We may use essential session cookies to maintain your application state during a session.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us through our GitHub repository.

7. Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please reach out via our GitHub repository.

Terms of Service

Last updated: March 28, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using ShellMind, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the application.

2. Description of Service

ShellMind is a unified remote operations workspace that provides terminal emulation, file management, system diagnostics, AI-assisted troubleshooting, and remote desktop capabilities for managing Linux, Windows, S3, SFTP, FTP, and RDP connections.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use ShellMind only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not use the application to unauthorized access to systems, networks, or data
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding remote administration
• Maintain the confidentiality of your credentials and connection configurations
• Use AI features responsibly and not to generate harmful or malicious content

4. AI Features

ShellMind provides AI-assisted features to help with troubleshooting and command suggestions. When you use these features:

• You remain responsible for reviewing and approving any commands before execution
• AI suggestions are recommendations only and should be evaluated by you before use
• The AI features use third-party providers (see AI Data Processing section)

5. Third-Party Services

ShellMind integrates with third-party AI services to provide AI-assisted features. These services are provided by:

• Google: Gemini Flash 3, Gemini 2.5, and Gemma 3 (when using BYOK)
• MiniMax: MiniMax 2.7 (included free during alpha via the ShellMind inference proxy)

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

ShellMind is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ShellMind and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the application.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on this page. Your continued use of ShellMind after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us via our GitHub repository.

AI Data Processing

Last updated: March 28, 2026

1. AI Providers

ShellMind integrates with the following AI providers:

• Google AI (BYOK): Gemini Flash 3, Gemini 2.5, and Gemma 3 when you bring your own API key
• MiniMax: MiniMax 2.7 included free during alpha, processed through ShellMind's official inference proxy

2. MiniMax Data Processing via ai.shellmind.app

What data is sent to MiniMax:

When you use MiniMax AI features, the following data is transmitted through the ai.shellmind.app proxy:

• Prompts: Your questions and requests to the AI assistant
• Terminal Context: Relevant terminal output, command history, and system information you choose to share for context
• Session Metadata: Connection type and basic session information necessary for OS-aware suggestions

What data is NOT sent:

• Server credentials or authentication tokens
• Full filesystem contents
• Data from connections you have not explicitly shared with the AI

3. Data Handling by MiniMax

Data sent to MiniMax through our proxy is processed by MiniMax according to their privacy policy. ShellMind does not store or retain the prompts or responses exchanged with MiniMax beyond what is necessary for the current session.

4. BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) - Google AI

When using ShellMind with your own Google AI API key:

• Your API key is stored locally on your machine
• Data is sent directly to Google's AI services using your key
• Your usage is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
• ShellMind does not have access to your API key or data sent directly to Google

5. Your Control Over AI Data

You have full control over what data is shared with AI features:

• You choose what terminal output and context to share with the AI
• You can disable AI features entirely in the application settings
• You can choose which AI provider to use (MiniMax or Google BYOK)

6. Retention

ShellMind does not retain AI interaction data on our servers. Data sent through the ai.shellmind.app proxy is processed in real-time and is not stored after the request is complete. Please refer to MiniMax's data retention policies for information about how they handle data.

7. Security

All data transmitted to ai.shellmind.app is sent over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS). The proxy infrastructure is designed to minimize data retention and logging.

8. Questions

If you have questions about how your data is processed when using AI features, please reach out via our GitHub repository.