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QCAI Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

1. Overview

QCAI (provided by Queen City AI, "we", "us", or "our") is an intelligent community assistant application serving residents of Charlotte, North Carolina. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe environment for all our users.

2. Data Collection & Usage

To provide our community services, we collect the following information:

3. User-Generated Content (UGC) Policy

QCAI allows users to post rental listings, marketplace items, and events. Our commitment to safety includes:

  • Moderation: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal, discriminatory, or offensive content.
  • Enforcement: All reported content is reviewed and, if found in violation, will be removed within 24 hours.
  • Safety Tools: Users have access to in-app reporting and blocking features for every post or profile.

4. AI Intelligence Architecture: Two Tiers of Privacy

QCAI utilizes a dual-tier AI architecture to maximize your privacy and control. It is critical to understand the different destinations for your data based on the feature used:

Tier 1: Cloud-Powered AI Features

Standard AI features (Chat, Analysis, DIY Help) utilize cloud-based models for high-performance processing.

  • Data Sent: Your typed messages, specific questions, and any photos you manually attach.
  • Destination: Professional AI providers (OpenAI or Google) or our secure QCAI Backend.
  • Protection: Your data is protected by strict API privacy terms and is never used for advertising.

Tier 2: Context OS & Personal Gateway

Sensitive sensor data used for proactive awareness is handled with strict local-first principles.

  • Data Collected: Steps/Vitals (HealthKit), Motion state, Local Calendar, and Semantic Location.
  • Destination: This data is transmitted EXCLUSIVELY to your personally owned and managed OpenClaw Gateway.
  • Privacy: QCAI developers and third-party cloud AI providers NEVER receive, intercept, or store this sensor data. It remains entirely within your private infrastructure.

Data Governance

  • Your account credentials and financial information are never shared with any AI tier.
  • You have granular control over each sensor domain in Settings → Context OS.
  • Revoking AI consent immediately stops all data transmission to both tiers.

5. User Consent & AI Opt-Out

Before you use AI-powered features for the first time, the app will display a consent screen explaining what data is shared and with whom. You must actively agree before any data is sent to third-party AI providers.

6. Data Rights

You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information. You can manage your profile settings within the app or contact our support team for assistance with data removal.

7. Contact Us

Questions about this policy or support requests can be directed to the QCAI Team.