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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

Ausk is built for creative work that should stay on your machine. This policy reflects that premise: local-first, offline, and intentionally absent of tracking.

Ausk ("Ausk", "we", "our", or "us") provides a desktop application that enables visual version control for creative project files. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the Ausk application.

By using Ausk, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Overview

Ausk is a fully offline, local-first desktop application. It does not connect to the internet, does not collect any user data, and does not require an account. All project data remains exclusively on your device.

2. Information We Collect

We collect no data.

Ausk does not collect:

Because Ausk operates entirely offline, there is no mechanism by which user data could be transmitted to Ausk or any third party.

  • IP addresses
  • Device information
  • Usage analytics
  • Project files or metadata
  • Personal information of any kind

3. Local Data Storage

All project data, including version history, commit metadata, branch information, and configuration settings, is stored exclusively on your device within a .ausk directory inside your project folder. Ausk does not access, read, or transmit the contents of your project files.

4. Application Distribution & Updates

Ausk is distributed exclusively through the Microsoft Store. All downloads, installations, and software updates are handled entirely by Microsoft through their platform. Ausk does not operate its own download or update infrastructure, and does not receive any data as part of this process.

For information on how Microsoft handles data through the Microsoft Store, please refer to Microsoft's Privacy Policy.

5. Internet Connectivity

Ausk is a fully offline application and does not make any network requests. There are no telemetry, analytics, or update check connections initiated by the application.

6. External Editor Integration

Ausk allows users to open tracked project files in external applications such as Blender or other design tools. These integrations are initiated solely by the user and occur locally on the user's device. External applications are governed by their own privacy policies.

7. Data Sharing

Ausk does not share any data with third parties. There is no data to share.

8. Data Security

Because all project data is stored locally on your device, you are responsible for maintaining appropriate security and backups for your files. Ausk does not have access to your data and cannot assist with data recovery.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect product changes. When changes occur, the updated policy will be published on the Ausk website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

support@ausk.iohttps://ausk.io