Short version: we keep very little.

Chat history lives only in your browser tab's memory while the page is open. It is not saved to local storage, cookies or a database. Clearing the chat, refreshing or closing the tab removes it.

To answer, your question (and the previous topic, so follow-ups make sense) is sent to the WHATUPDOE server, which picks a curated demonstration response. The server does not store conversations.

Phase 1 does not use a paid or live AI service, so your questions are not sent to an AI provider and are not used to train any model.

Like most web services, the server and hosting platform may log request metadata such as time, path, response status and technical connection details, for reliability and abuse prevention.

If you send a report, its text, type and any linked response ID are stored in server memory for the demonstration session only, for at most 24 hours or until the service restarts. Reports are not emailed to anyone and are not sent to the City of Detroit.

Larger text, reduced motion and high contrast preferences are saved in your browser's local storage so they persist between visits. They never leave your device. Your language choice is not saved.

Don't type names, addresses, account numbers, Social Security numbers, case numbers or health details. WHATUPDOE doesn't need them to point you in the right direction.