Privacy & Local Processing

Trust is designed into the workflow, not added as a slogan.

MemoRay's Founder Access release is intentionally explicit about what runs locally, what is optional, and what is still being hardened. The goal is not vague privacy language - it is clear, inspectable product behavior.

No Document Upload

Core MemoRay document processing does not require file upload.

No document content is uploaded for the core local workflow.

Local Processing

Core document workflows are designed to run on the user's device.

File import, text reading, making documents searchable, search, and results with sources operate locally for the core path.

Storage & Protected Documents

MemoRay is careful about local storage claims.

Stored locally

MemoRay stores imported copies, document details, extracted text and search data locally.

Standard content is not protected by the Protected Documents password. Original files outside MemoRay and external backups remain separate.

Protection boundaries

For documents marked Protected, MemoRay encrypts the saved copy and retained derived content used for search and review, including extracted text, search data and sensitive history. Unlocking is required to search or view it; locked items hide identifying details.

Protection does not defend an already-unlocked device against malware, an administrator or screen capture.

Password & recovery

The Protected Documents password is local, separate from your Founder Access license key and cannot be recovered by MemoRay Support. Keep originals and your password. See Protected Documents boundaries and recovery guidance.

Clear trust boundary for your documents.

Network access is limited to license activation/validation, app updates, and support forms you choose to submit.

MemoRay processes imported documents, text reading, search, and Ask MemoRay locally on your Windows device. Network access is used for Founder Access license activation, license validation, app update checks, and support forms you choose to submit.

Document content is not sent to MemoRay licensing or update services.

If you submit a support form, the message and attachments you choose are sent to MemoRay Support. Review them first and remove private document content, passwords, and license keys.

Your Windows device

  • Imported documents
  • Text reading
  • Search locally
  • Ask MemoRay
  • Answers with sources
Documents stay here. Core document processing does not send document content to MemoRay services.

MemoRay services

  • Founder Access license activation
  • License validation
  • App update checks
  • Support form, only if you submit it
MemoRay Transparency screen showing local processing, limited network use, and neutral local data paths.
See how MemoRay runs on your device.
MemoRay Settings showing Protected Documents controls with password fields empty.
Manage access to protected documents. Protected documents use a separate password created locally inside MemoRay.
How the local workflow works

Core document workflow runs on your device.

This is separate from the network services used for Founder Access licensing, update checks, and support forms you choose to submit.

  • Your files remain the source of truth for search and Ask results.
  • Text reading, making documents searchable, lexical search, and local retrieval run locally.
  • Read the privacy policy and FAQ for more detail on local processing and current product limits.