Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Althost is designed for proof-of-concept and non-critical use. The platform does not assume responsibility for the privacy, security, or confidentiality of any data processed or stored through the Service. You should not use Althost to process sensitive or regulated data.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Althost, we may collect the following information:

Account information: username, public key, and contact details if you create an account;
Usage data: metadata about applications and databases you deploy (names, resource usage, timestamps);
System information: CPU, memory, storage, and network capacity reported by enrolled nodes;
Log data: error logs and operational metrics necessary to operate the network.

2. Information You Provide

Any code, configuration, files, or data that you deploy, upload, or process through the Service is provided and controlled by you. Althost does not inspect, monitor, or assume responsibility for the contents of user applications or databases.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information solely to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Service;
Schedule and orchestrate application and database deployments across the network;
Monitor network health and resource utilization;
Communicate with you about the Service.

4. Data Storage and Security

Althost does not guarantee the security, confidentiality, or integrity of any data stored or processed through the Service. The decentralized and shared nature of the platform means that data may be stored on hardware contributed by third parties. You should:

Encrypt sensitive data before storing or transmitting it through the Service;
Maintain independent backups of all data;
Not use the Service for regulated, confidential, or critical data.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your applications and data are not shared with third parties except as necessary to operate the network (e.g., scheduling workloads on available nodes).

6. No Responsibility for User Data

Althost takes no responsibility for user data, including any loss, corruption, or unauthorized access. You are solely responsible for protecting your data, maintaining backups, and ensuring compliance with any applicable data protection laws.

7. Use at Your Own Risk

The Service is intended for proof-of-concept, experimental, and non-critical applications. By using Althost, you acknowledge and agree that:

Integrity and uptime of user applications and databases cannot be guaranteed;
The decentralized infrastructure means data may reside on untrusted hardware;
You assume all risk associated with storing or processing data through the Service.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the project's communication channels.