From b5eeb6945c6420bff8777e88fbb534089ca99cb9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Enrico Ros Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:20:58 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Vector clocks note added to Data Ownership. --- docs/help-data-ownership.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/help-data-ownership.md b/docs/help-data-ownership.md index 48226891a..606dde2ef 100644 --- a/docs/help-data-ownership.md +++ b/docs/help-data-ownership.md @@ -39,6 +39,17 @@ Storing data in your browser means: - Anyone using your browser can see your chats and keys - Running your own server needs technical skills +### Local Device Identifier + +Big-AGI generates a _device identifier_ that combines timestamp and random components, stored only on your device. This identifier: + +- Is used only for the **optional sync functionality** between your devices (not yet ready) +- Helps maintain data consistency when using Big-AGI across multiple devices +- Remains completely local unless you explicitly enable sync +- Is not used for tracking, analytics, or telemetry +- Can be deleted anytime by clearing local storage +- Is fully transparent - see the implementation in `src/common/stores/store-client.ts` + ## How Data Flows AI interactions in Big-AGI, such as chats, AI titles, text to speech, browsing, flow through three components: