Effective Date: January 2026

TextExhibit is developed by Castel Nuovo Systems. This Privacy Policy explains how TextExhibit handles data when you use our software.

Our Commitment to Privacy

TextExhibit is designed with privacy as a core principle. Your data stays on your computer.

Data Processing

Local Processing Only

TextExhibit processes all data entirely on your local computer. When you load a text message backup and generate PDFs:

  • The backup file is read from your local storage
  • All parsing and conversion happens in memory on your computer
  • Output PDFs are saved to your local storage
  • No data is transmitted to any external server

What Data TextExhibit Accesses

When you use TextExhibit, the application accesses:

  • Backup files you select (Android XML exports, iPhone .textexhibit files from TextExhibit Extractor, or full iPhone backup directories)
  • Message content including text, timestamps, and phone numbers
  • Media attachments (images, videos, audio) contained in the backups
  • Contact names you enter for phone number mapping (stored locally)

What Data TextExhibit Does NOT Access

TextExhibit does not:

  • Access files outside of the backup you select
  • Access your contacts, calendar, or other phone data
  • Access any online accounts or cloud storage
  • Connect to the internet (except for optional license validation)

Data Storage

Local Configuration Files

TextExhibit stores the following configuration data locally on your computer:

  • contacts.json - Phone number to name mappings you create
  • ui_settings.json - Application window state and preferences
  • License information - Your license key (if activated)

These files are stored in your user profile directory and are never transmitted externally.

Output Files

Generated PDFs, extracted media, and verification reports are saved to the output folder you specify. These files remain entirely under your control.

Network Activity

License Validation

If you purchase and activate a license, TextExhibit may communicate with our licensing server to:

  • Validate your license key
  • Verify your license status

This communication includes only:

  • Your license key
  • A machine identifier

Version Update Checking

TextExhibit will, upon startup, perform a read-only HTTP request for textexhibit.com/version.json

No message content, client data, or personal information is transmitted during license validation or version checking.

No Analytics or Telemetry

TextExhibit does not include any analytics, telemetry, or usage tracking. We do not collect information about how you use the software.

Your Responsibilities

As the user of TextExhibit, you are responsible for:

  • Securing backup files provided by your clients
  • Protecting output PDFs containing sensitive message content
  • Complying with applicable laws regarding handling of client data
  • Obtaining appropriate consent from clients for processing their data

Third-Party Services

TextExhibit does not integrate with or send data to any third-party services, with the exception of optional license validation as described above.

Data Retention

TextExhibit does not retain any of your data. When you close the application:

  • Message data is cleared from memory
  • No cached copies of backups or messages are kept
  • Only your saved configuration preferences remain

To completely remove all local data, uninstall TextExhibit and delete the configuration folder.

Children’s Privacy

TextExhibit is designed for legal professionals and is not intended for use by children under 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or TextExhibit’s data practices, please contact us.