WLANGeeks ("we", "us", "our") develops PCAPAI Desktop ("the Software"). This Privacy Policy describes what data the Software collects, how it is used, and your choices.
The Software does not collect, transmit, or store:
The Software stores the following data on your local filesystem:
| Data | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Settings | OS config directory | Your preferences (theme, columns, etc.) |
| License file | OS config directory | Your license key for feature activation |
| API keys | OS keychain | Encrypted storage of AI provider API keys |
| Crash logs | OS log directory | Debugging information if the app crashes |
| Analysis files | User-chosen location | .pcapai files you save |
Paths: macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/pcapai/ · Linux: ~/.config/pcapai/ · Windows: %APPDATA%\pcapai\
Crash logs are written to disk only when the Software encounters an unexpected error. Before writing, the Software automatically redacts:
Crash logs are never transmitted automatically. You may choose to attach them to a support request voluntarily.
For license binding, the Software computes a machine identifier (MID) by taking a SHA-256 hash of your hardware ID combined with a salt. This is a one-way hash — the original hardware identifier cannot be recovered from it. The MID is stored only in your local license file and is never transmitted.
The Software includes optional AI-powered analysis features (Network Analyst, General Assistant, Security Analyzer). These features are disabled by default and require you to:
When you use AI features, the Software sends to your configured AI provider:
The Software does not send:
When using local AI providers (Ollama, LM Studio), all data remains on your machine. No data is transmitted to any external service.
Data sent to third-party AI providers is subject to their respective privacy policies:
We have no control over how these providers handle your data.
The optional geolocation feature uses locally stored MaxMind GeoLite2 database files to resolve IP addresses to approximate geographic locations. No data is transmitted to MaxMind or any external service for this purpose. The databases are bundled with the application.
The Software includes network diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, ARP lookup, DNS lookup, Wi-Fi scanner) that interact with your local network. These tools operate directly on your machine using standard operating system APIs. No data from these operations is transmitted to external services.
The Software does not check for updates automatically. When you manually check for updates via the Help menu, your web browser opens the PCAPAI website. Standard web server logs may record your IP address — this is controlled by the web hosting provider, not by us.
The Software is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the Software's documentation and on our website. Your continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance.
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: kevin@wlangeeks.com