NOCTIS — Privacy Policy

Version 1.0 — Effective Date: 2026-06-28

Overview

NOCTIS is a desktop SQL client application. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Data We Do NOT Collect

NOCTIS is designed with privacy in mind. We do NOT collect or transmit:

Your database connection credentials (hostnames, usernames, passwords, SSH keys)
Your database schema, table data, or query results
Your SQL queries or query history
Your AI chat conversations or API keys
Your saved snippets or connection configurations

All of the above are stored locally on your machine in an encrypted format using electron-store with AES encryption.

Data We May Collect

License Validation (Required for Pro/Team)

When you activate or validate a license, the following data is sent to our license server:

License key: To verify your purchase
Machine ID: A SHA-256 hash of your machine identifier, used to bind the license to your machine
License ID: To track your license status

This data is used solely for license validation and anti-piracy purposes.

Auto-Update Checks

The application checks for updates from GitHub Releases. This transmits:

Your current version number
Standard HTTP request headers (IP address, user agent)

Crash Reports (Opt-in)

If you opt in to crash reporting, the application may send:

Error messages and stack traces
Application version and OS information
No personal data or database content

Data Storage

Local storage: All your data (connections, queries, settings) is stored locally in your user profile directory, encrypted with a machine-bound key.
License server: Only license validation data (license key, machine ID hash) is stored on our servers.
No cloud sync: Your data never leaves your machine unless you explicitly use the AI assistant (which sends your prompts to your chosen AI provider using your own API key).

AI Assistant

The AI Assistant feature uses your own API key (OpenAI or Anthropic). Your prompts and schema context are sent directly from your machine to the AI provider. NOCTIS does not intercept, store, or transmit this data.

Your Choices

You can use the Free tier without any data transmission (license validation is not required).
You can disable auto-update checks in Settings.
You can opt out of crash reporting in Settings.
You can delete all local data by uninstalling the application.

Third-Party Services

GitHub: For update distribution (github.com)
OpenAI/Anthropic: For AI assistant (only if you configure it with your API key)
Your database servers: Only you control these connections

Children’s Privacy

NOCTIS is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the application or our website.

Contact

For privacy questions or concerns, contact: privacy@noctisdb.com