Design Beaver

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 July 2026

This policy explains what data Design Beaver ("we", "us") collects, why, and the choices you have. Design Beaver is an AWS architecture diagramming tool operated by Milin Paul. It covers both the marketing site (designbeaver.app) and the app (app.designbeaver.app).

The short version

What we collect

Diagrams you create

Diagrams you build in the app are saved to your browser's local storage (IndexedDB) on your own device. They are not uploaded to us and we cannot see them. Clearing your browser data removes them, so export important work.

Waitlist email

If you join the waitlist, we collect the email address you submit so we can contact you about access and product updates. This is processed and stored by our email provider, Resend.

Usage analytics

We collect standard, aggregate usage data — pages viewed, features used, approximate location (derived from IP, not stored as a precise location), device and browser type, and referring links — to understand what's working and what to improve.

Session replay

A sampled subset of sessions is recorded as an anonymised replay of on-screen interactions.All form inputs and free-text you enter are masked (including your email and any diagram names or notes), so the content you type is not captured in the clear.

Server logs

Our hosting provider (Vercel) processes standard request logs, including IP addresses, as a normal part of serving the site securely.

Cookies & local storage

Our product analytics (PostHog) is cookieless — it uses your browser's local storage rather than tracking cookies. Google Analytics, when enabled, may set its own cookies to measure usage. We also use local storage for essential preferences, such as remembering that you dismissed the privacy notice or opted out of analytics. Opting out (below) stops Google Analytics from loading at all.

Who we share data with

We use a small number of trusted processors to run the service:

We do not sell your personal data.

International transfers

These providers may process data in the United States. Where we transfer data from the EEA or UK, we rely on the providers' standard contractual clauses and equivalent safeguards.

Legal basis (EEA/UK)

We rely on our legitimate interest in understanding and improving the product for privacy-friendly analytics, and on your consent where required — which you can withdraw at any time via the opt-out below. Waitlist email is processed on the basis of your request to be contacted.

Your choices & opt out

You can opt out of all analytics and session replay on this site. We also automatically treat a browser Do Not Track or Global Privacy Control signal as an opt-out. Waitlist emails always include an unsubscribe link.

Analytics are currently on.

This preference is stored on this device and browser only.

Data retention

Analytics data is retained by our providers per their standard retention windows. Waitlist emails are kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete them. Diagrams live only on your device for as long as you keep them.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to or restrict its processing. To exercise any of these, contact us at hello@designbeaver.app.

Children

Design Beaver is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their data.

Changes

We may update this policy as the product evolves. Material changes will be reflected by the "last updated" date above.

Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Emailhello@designbeaver.app.