Rovant is developed and maintained as an open-source project. For privacy matters, contact us at privacy@rovant.dev. Our registered address is in Patna, Bihar, India.
Rovant is a local desktop application. By default, it collects and transmits no personal data whatsoever. Your workspace files, code, robot configurations, telemetry data, and flight logs never leave your machine.
| Request | Destination | What's sent | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update check | GitHub Releases API (public) | Nothing — reads public releases page | On startup + every 4 hours |
| Extension install | open-vsx.org | Extension name and version | When you install an extension |
| Three.js CDN | cdnjs.cloudflare.com | Nothing — cached after first load | First URDF preview; then offline |
| rosbridge connection | localhost (your robot) | ROS 2 messages — stays on your network | When ROS Topics panel is open |
You may opt in to one or both of the following from Settings → Privacy. Both are disabled by default and require an explicit action to enable.
If enabled: when Rovant crashes, a crash report is sent. It contains the stack trace, OS version, Rovant version, and the action that triggered the crash. It does not contain your workspace files, code, or any identifying information.
If enabled: we collect counts of which features are used (e.g., "URDF viewer opened 3 times today"), session duration, and error rates. No file names, code content, or robot data is ever included.
If enabled: when our AI diagnostic engine identifies an anomaly in your telemetry data and you confirm or correct its diagnosis, an anonymised pair (anomaly summary + your feedback) is sent. GPS coordinates and all identifiers are stripped before transmission. This data improves the diagnostic engine for all users.
If you opt in to telemetry, we retain crash reports for 90 days and usage statistics in aggregate form indefinitely. Telemetry flywheel pairs are retained until you withdraw consent or delete your account. All retained data is pseudonymised — we cannot link it back to you personally.
Under GDPR (if you are in the EU/UK) and DPDPA 2023 (if you are in India), you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights: privacy@rovant.dev. We will respond within 30 days.
Rovant is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, contact us immediately.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising or tracking SDK.
Because we store minimal data by design, our attack surface is small. Any telemetry data we receive is transmitted over HTTPS and stored encrypted at rest. We conduct periodic security reviews. If you discover a vulnerability, report it to security@rovant.dev.
We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be communicated in the application and on this website. For minor changes, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will change. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance.
Privacy Officer: privacy@rovant.dev
Postal: Rovant, Patna, Bihar, 800001, India