Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Lynx Studio ("we", "our", or "the application") is an open-core connection manager for Windows desktop. We believe that developer security tools should be transparent, minimal, and respect user privacy by default.

1. Data Stored Locally on Your Device

All connection profiles, saved hosts, usernames, and private credentials remain strictly on your local machine. Passwords and keys are encrypted using industry-standard cryptography (Argon2id key derivation and AES-256-GCM encryption). We never have access to your encryption keys, passwords, or stored connections.

2. Telemetry and Diagnostics (Opt-in Only)

By default, all crash reporting and usage analytics are completely disabled. You can choose to enable them under Settings → Commonly Used:

Crash Reporting (Sentry): If enabled, anonymous stack traces and diagnostic crash logs are collected to help us identify and fix bugs. All private IP addresses, system usernames, file paths, and credentials are scrubbed before leaving your machine.
Anonymous Usage Analytics (Aptabase): If enabled, privacy-first, aggregated metrics (such as protocol sessions opened or app launch counts) are collected. No IP addresses, device identifiers, or tracking cookies are ever stored.

3. Cloud Synchronization (Optional)

If you choose to use vault synchronization features (such as custom S3 buckets or WebDAV servers), your encrypted vault files are transferred directly between your desktop client and your chosen storage provider. No data passes through any Lynx Studio servers.

4. Third-Party Services

Lynx Studio may interact with the following third-party infrastructure:

Microsoft Store: If installed from the Microsoft Store, application downloads, store updates, and in-app add-on licenses are managed under Microsoft's privacy policy.
GitHub: For direct releases and issue tracking.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@lynxstudio.app