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Security & Privacy 5 min read
How Encryption Works
AES-GCM encryption protects your family data.
GenogramAI uses industry-standard encryption to protect your sensitive family data. Here's how it works.
AES-GCM Encryption
All genogram data is encrypted using AES-GCM 256-bit encryption, the same standard used by banks and governments. GCM (Galois/Counter Mode) provides both confidentiality and data integrity.
How It Works
- 1Key Derivation: When you sign in, a unique encryption key is derived from your user ID
- 2Client-Side Encryption: Your genogram data is encrypted in your browser before sending
- 3Secure Transmission: Only encrypted data travels over HTTPS to our servers
- 4Decryption on Load: When you access your genogram, it's decrypted locally in your browser
Zero-Knowledge Architecture
GenogramAI uses a zero-knowledge approach. This means:
- The server never sees your unencrypted data
- Even our database administrators cannot read your genograms
- Only you can decrypt your data with your credentials
Your Data is Safe
Even if someone gained access to our servers, they would only see encrypted gibberish. Without your unique key (derived from your credentials), the data is unreadable.