ScoutAI processes the text you submit in the chat in order to generate an answer. In v1, chat history is stored locally in your browser (localStorage).
In the prototype, uploading a PDF is only used to select a file; if you paste text from a document into the chat, that text is sent to the backend for processing.
Responses are generated using a third-party AI secure provider.
The backend uses basic protections (CORS and rate limiting).
You can clear stored chats by clearing site data in your browser. Future versions could include account deletion and export options.