The short version
The Ghost Signal is a free, public service. We don't sell your data. We don't use tracking cookies. We don't build advertising profiles. The electromagnetic field data published here is open to everyone.
Who operates this service
ghost.megabyte.space is operated by Brian Zalewski as a public-interest project under the Megabyte Labs organization. Contact: hey@megabyte.space.
Data we collect
Sensor data
EMF, EF, and RF readings from a GQ EMF-390 sensor are collected automatically every minute and stored indefinitely. This data is fully public and accessible via the API. It contains no personal information.
Chat messages
Messages sent through the on-site chat are processed by an AI model (Claude) and stored in our database. Chat messages are not linked to any user identity. Do not submit personal information through the chat.
Phone calls
Calls to the AI hotline at (601) 666-6602 are transcribed and published as public record. By calling, you consent to transcription and publication. Caller phone numbers are stored but never displayed publicly beyond a masked format.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to the newsletter, we store your email address for the sole purpose of sending updates. You can unsubscribe at any time. We never share your email with third parties.
Server logs
Cloudflare processes requests to this site and may collect IP addresses, request headers, and timestamps as part of standard infrastructure operation. These logs are subject to Cloudflare's privacy policy.
Data we do not collect
- No tracking cookies or advertising identifiers
- No fingerprinting or cross-site tracking
- No personal data beyond what you voluntarily provide
- No analytics profiles tied to individual users
How we use your data
- Sensor data: Published openly for scientific and educational purposes
- Chat messages: Processed by AI to generate responses, stored for service improvement
- Call transcripts: Published as public record to demonstrate radical transparency
- Email addresses: Newsletter delivery only
Third-party services
This service uses the following third-party providers:
- Cloudflare: Hosting, CDN, DNS, edge compute, and database (D1)
- Anthropic: AI chat and voice AI processing (Claude)
- Twilio: Phone call handling and transcription
Each provider operates under its own privacy policy. We select providers that align with responsible data practices.
Data retention
Sensor data is retained indefinitely as a public scientific record. Chat messages and call transcripts are retained indefinitely as part of the public record. Newsletter subscriptions persist until you unsubscribe.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Request deletion of your newsletter subscription
- Request information about data we hold related to you
- Export any public data via our API
- Contact us with privacy concerns at hey@megabyte.space
Children's privacy
This service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us for removal.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the service evolves. Material changes will be noted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the current policy.