Effective June 4, 2026

Privacy Policy

This policy explains how RouterChat handles information when you use the app and this website.

Who operates RouterChat

RouterChat is developed and operated by Aleksei Kolchanov, an independent developer based in the United States of America. For any privacy question or request, contact support@router-chat.com. This is the contact point for data-related requests described in "Your rights" below.

Summary

RouterChat is an unofficial client for OpenRouter, the AI model routing service at openrouter.ai. The app is designed to keep credentials on your device, sync your conversations and settings through your Apple iCloud account by default (you can disable this to keep them on-device only), and send requests to OpenRouter only when you use features that require a model response, transcription, speech generation, account lookup, or model information.

Information you provide in the app

Chat messages, prompts, and conversation titles.
Files, photos, PDFs, audio, or other attachments you choose to add.
Voice recordings when you use speech-to-text features.
OpenRouter login results or API keys used to connect the app to OpenRouter.
Settings such as selected models, favorites, voice options, and request preferences.

How app information is used

RouterChat uses this information to provide chat, model selection, attachment handling, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, conversation history, and app settings. Messages and selected attachments are sent to OpenRouter when you submit a request. Speech audio may be sent to OpenRouter or processed by Apple speech services depending on your selected speech settings. Responses are returned to the app and saved in your conversation history.

Analytics and diagnostics

The RouterChat app does not include third-party analytics, crash-reporting, advertising, or cross-app tracking SDKs. If you choose to share diagnostics and usage data with developers through Apple's system settings, Apple may provide aggregated crash and performance reports under Apple's terms; this is controlled by you in iOS/macOS settings and contains no conversation content.

Storage and retention

OpenRouter credentials are stored in the device Keychain. By default, conversation history and supported settings sync through Apple's iCloud and CloudKit services for your Apple ID, under Apple's protections, so they are available across your devices. If you disable iCloud sync for the app, this data is kept only locally on your device. In either case it is retained until you delete individual conversations or remove the app. Voice recordings used for speech-to-text are processed to produce a transcription and are not retained by the app after processing. Information you send to OpenRouter is retained and handled by OpenRouter under its own retention settings and policy, which you control through your OpenRouter account.

Security

Credentials are stored in the device Keychain. Conversation data syncs through your iCloud account by default and stays only on your device if you disable iCloud sync. No method of storage or transmission is completely secure, and RouterChat cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-party services

RouterChat uses the OpenRouter API at openrouter.ai to route model requests and related OpenRouter API features. Depending on the model and feature you choose, OpenRouter may route your request to model providers, and those providers may retain or use your prompts and attachments according to OpenRouter's settings and each provider's own policy. You can review and control much of this behavior in your OpenRouter account. See OpenRouter's privacy policy at https://openrouter.ai/privacy. Apple services may be used for iCloud sync, Keychain storage, system speech, or Apple speech recognition. These are handled under Apple's privacy policy at https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/. These third parties handle information under their own terms and privacy policies.

International data transfers

OpenRouter, its model providers, and Apple may process your information on servers located outside your country of residence, including the United States. By using features that send data to these services, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in those locations under the providers' respective safeguards.

Website

This website is a static site. It does not use JavaScript analytics, tracking pixels, advertising SDKs, or contact forms. Your browser and hosting providers may process standard technical information such as IP address, user agent, request time, and requested URL to deliver and secure the site.

Advertising and sale of data

RouterChat does not sell your personal information and does not include advertising SDKs or cross-app tracking code.

Payments

RouterChat does not process or store payment information. Any purchases or subscriptions offered through the App Store are handled by Apple. Usage of OpenRouter, including any credits or billing, is managed directly between you and OpenRouter.

Your rights and choices

You can control your information directly in the app and through the connected services:

You can avoid sending a message or attachment by not submitting it.
You can remove local conversations inside the app where supported.
You can disable iCloud sync for the app through app or system settings where supported.
You can delete RouterChat from your device to remove app data stored with the app.
You can manage or delete OpenRouter account data through OpenRouter.

Depending on where you live (for example, under the EU/UK GDPR or the California CCPA/CPRA), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Because RouterChat stores conversation data locally on your device, you can exercise most of these rights directly through the app and your device settings. For any request that requires the developer's involvement, contact support@router-chat.com.

Children

RouterChat is not directed to children. Do not use RouterChat to send personal information about children. The app is intended for users who meet the minimum age of digital consent in their country (for example, 13 in the United States, and 13–16 in the European Union depending on the member state). This is consistent with the app's App Store age rating.

Changes

This policy may be updated when RouterChat changes. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, email support@router-chat.com.