KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Companion apps collect some of your most intimate data — feelings, personal history, relationship details. Privacy policies matter more here than in almost any other app category.
• iGirl (ad-supported) and Candy AI (opaque policies) are the riskiest options based on our 6-point checklist. SoulLink and Nomi score highest.
• Before sharing anything personal with any companion app, take 5 minutes to verify: no ad targeting, deletion option exists, and the developer is identifiable.
The 6-Point Privacy Checklist (Criteria-First)
| Privacy Criterion | SoulLink | Nomi | Replika | Candy AI | iGirl | Weight |
| 1. No ad targeting with chat data | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | HIGH |
| 2. Training opt-out available | ⚠️ Check policy | ⚠️ May train | ❌ No opt-out | ❌ Unclear | ❌ | HIGH |
| 3. Data deletion option exists | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Unclear | ⚠️ Limited | MEDIUM |
| 4. Encryption mentioned | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Not stated | ⚠️ Not stated | MEDIUM |
| 5. Identifiable developer | ✅ Daedalia Inc. | ✅ Nomi AI Inc. | ✅ Luka Inc. | ⚠️ Offshore | ⚠️ Unclear | MEDIUM |
| 6. Age verification for content | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Varies | ⚠️ Varies | LOW |
| OVERALL | 🟢 Strong | 🟢 Transparent | 🟡 Use carefully | 🔴 Caution | 🔴 High risk |
7 Red Flags — Delete the App If You See These
- No privacy policy linked from App Store listing
- ‘We may share data with trusted partners’ without defining who those partners are
- No account deletion option in settings
- You can’t find who developed the app or where the company is registered
- App requests camera/contacts/location permissions for a chat-only experience
- Free tier is ad-supported — your intimate conversations fund targeted advertising
- Policy says data retained ‘indefinitely’ even after account deletion
🛡️ SoulLink is developed by Daedalia, Inc. — identifiable, privacy policy accessible at getsoullink.com, no ad targeting, account deletion supported. For a category where data intimacy is high, this level of transparency matters.
FAQ
Which virtual companion app is safest for privacy in 2026?
Based on our 6-point checklist, SoulLink (Daedalia Inc.) and Nomi score highest. Both avoid ad targeting, have identifiable developers, and support data deletion. Avoid iGirl (ad-supported model) and Candy AI (opaque offshore structure) if privacy is a priority.
Are my conversations with AI companion apps confidential?
Not in a legally binding sense (unlike therapy). Your conversations can be accessed by the company and potentially used to train models. Treat companion app conversations accordingly — don’t share anything you would not want a third party to potentially see.
🔗 getsoullink.com — privacy policy accessible, developed by Daedalia Inc.