Your screen: only when you press the key
KnowFi captures your screen only when you press your shortcut. There is no ongoing recording in the background. For this to work, macOS asks for screen recording permission on first launch. You can revoke it at any time in System Settings.
Your documents: read locally
The files you select stay on your Mac. KnowFi reads their text locally. Only when you start an evaluation is that text sent together with the screen image.
What is sent during an evaluation
- The screen image at the moment you press the key
- The text from your selected documents as context
- Technical details such as question type and language
What is stored and what isn't
The screen image and documents are sent to the AI services involved so they can answer the question. KnowFi does not store this content in its database. Processing by the AI services is subject to their data policies.
Account data and usage details are stored, for example how many evaluations you have used. The app keeps your sign-in securely in your Mac's keychain.
More information
You'll find all legal details in the privacy policy. We're happy to answer questions personally via our contact form.