Privacy & safety guides
The questions worth answering before you get personal with a companion — data access, deletion, and how to choose a safer app.
AI Companion Privacy Checklist 2026
Before paying for any AI companion app, verify seven things: data export, permanent deletion, whether chats train the model, encryption, payment privacy, account-less or anonymous sign-up options, and the company’s regulatory record. Kindroid currently scores best on these; always confirm on the app’s own privacy page.
Read guide → SafetyAre AI Companion Apps Safe? 2026 Guide
AI companion apps are broadly safe to use, but safety varies sharply by app and depends mostly on data handling. The strongest practices (encrypted chats, no training on your conversations) come from Kindroid; Replika carries the most regulatory history. Check export, deletion, training and encryption before you pay.
Read guide → PrivacyCan AI Companion Apps See Your Chats and Data?
Yes — most AI companion apps can technically access your conversations, because chats are processed and stored on their servers and many are used to “improve the AI.” Human review is usually limited to safety and debugging. Kindroid minimizes exposure with encrypted private chats and no training on your conversations.
Read guide → PrivacyAI Companion Data Deletion by App
Delete AI companion data in two layers: cancel billing, then delete the account and send a formal privacy request for stored chats, backups and training data where applicable. The exact path varies by app, so use the app's current privacy or account settings and save written confirmation.
Read guide → SafetyHow to Cancel or Refund an AI Companion App Subscription
Cancel through the same billing channel you used: web checkout, Apple App Store, Google Play or the payment processor. Uninstalling the app does not cancel billing. Refunds are usually not guaranteed for partial months, so save receipts and request cancellation confirmation in writing.
Read guide → PrivacyHow to Delete AI Companion Data and Chat History
To delete your AI companion data, request deletion in the app’s account settings, then submit a formal data-deletion request (GDPR/CCPA) to the company’s privacy contact to cover backups. Export your history first if you want a copy. Deletion timelines vary, so confirm in writing that data is purged.
Read guide → SafetyHow AI Companion Token Pricing Works
AI companion tokens are app credits for premium actions such as images, videos, voice, private packs or higher model limits. They are separate from the monthly subscription. Estimate cost by adding the base plan to expected token top-ups, then test monthly before buying annual.
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