Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Overview (Plain English)

Saient is built on a local-first, user-intent model.

Your prompts, models, images, audio and outputs stay on your device
The AI runs locally, not on our servers
We do not train models on your data
We do not inspect, sell, or profile your content
The AI only ever acts on the prompts and actions you give it — nothing runs on its own

2. Who We Are

Saient is a UK-based software project that publishes a desktop application for running AI models locally on consumer hardware. We are the publisher of software, not a cloud AI service.

3. What Data We Collect (Minimal by Design)

The Software

Saient runs locally and:

Does not transmit your prompts, images, audio, models, or outputs
Does not phone home
Does not include hidden analytics
Verifies your licence key offline — the app never sends your key to us

Any data generated by the software exists entirely on your system unless you choose otherwise.

The Website

When you visit saient.co.uk we may collect basic technical data (IP address, browser/device type) and anonymous usage metrics, used only to keep the site working, prevent abuse, and understand general traffic trends. No personal profiling, no cross-site tracking.

4. Payments & Your Licence

When you buy the £20 unlock, payment is processed by Stripe, our payment provider. We do not see or store your full card details — Stripe handles them under their own privacy policy.

To deliver your licence key we receive and use:

Your email address (to send your key and any purchase support)
A transaction reference from Stripe (to confirm payment and issue a key)

We use this only to fulfil your purchase and provide support. We do not sell it or use it for advertising. See Stripe’s privacy policy for how they handle payment data.

5. User Intent & Responsibility

Saient acts only on explicit user actions. You choose the models, the inputs, and when inference or training runs, and you control storage, deletion and backups. Responsibility for content created using the software lies with the user, not the publisher.

6. AI Models & Training

Saient does not collect training data from users, fine-tune models on user content, or upload prompts or outputs to third parties. Third-party models you download are governed by their own licenses, not ours.

7. Cookies

The website may use essential cookies for functionality and, if enabled, optional analytics cookies. No advertising cookies, no cross-site tracking. The Stripe checkout uses its own cookies needed to process your payment securely. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

8. Legal Basis (UK GDPR)

Our lawful bases are: contract (to deliver a licence you purchased), legitimate interest (site security, basic analytics), and consent where applicable. We do not rely on automated decision-making or profiling.

9. Data Retention

Purchase records (email + transaction reference) are retained as required for tax/accounting and support
Website logs are retained for a limited period for security and operational purposes
Local software data is retained only by you — we never had it, so there is nothing for us to delete if you uninstall

10. Your Rights

Under UK law you have the right to access your personal data, request correction or deletion, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with the ICO. To exercise these rights, contact chrishall@staticplay.co.uk.

11. Children

Saient is not targeted at children under 13. Local software remains under parental or guardian responsibility where applicable.

12. Changes to This Policy

If UK law changes or Saient’s functionality changes, this policy will be updated. No silent changes, no retroactive surprises.