Privacy & Safety

Every action is logged. Every tool has permissions. You're always in control.

Safety you can see

Every action is logged. Every tool has permissions. You're always in control.

Full Transparency

send_imessage → approved → success
shell "ls ~/Desktop" → approved → success
write_file → denied by user
caffeinate_start → undone

Every action logged with approval status, success or failure, and undo capability.

You're Always in Control

weatheralways allow
send_imessageask every time
shell commandsask every time
file deletionalways deny

Per-tool permissions let you decide what Nova can do automatically.

Privacy by design

100% Local Processing

All AI processing happens on your device. Screenshots, messages, and memory files never leave your Mac.

No Telemetry

Zero data collection. No analytics, no tracking, no usage data sent anywhere. Your Nova is truly yours.

Full Audit Trail

Every tool call is logged with timestamps, approval status, and results. Review, undo, or deny at any time.

Three permission levels

Always Allow

Low-risk tools like weather, time, and system info run automatically without prompts.

e.g. weather, time, battery status

Ask Every Time

Sensitive actions like sending messages or running commands always ask for your approval first.

e.g. iMessage, shell commands, file writes

Always Deny

You can permanently block tools you never want Nova to use. Easily reversible in settings.

e.g. file deletion, network requests

AI you can trust

Free during early access. Private by default.