# What the Friend knows about you

Made by Friend. 4 findings on record, 4 verified against primary sources. Every line is checked; a maker's claim is labeled as a claim, and we say so when nothing is on record.

## Capture indicator

The pendant's microphone is always on and cannot be turned off, continuously recording ambient audio and video including bystanders. The privacy policy shifts legal responsibility for recording consent onto you.

- Posture: Verified
- As of: 2025-06-14
- Source: primary source (https://friend.com/privacy.pdf)

## Training data use

Friend uses your data including ambient recordings to train its AI models. Data used for AI training may not be fully deletable even if you submit a deletion request.

- Posture: Verified
- As of: 2025-06-14
- Source: primary source (https://friend.com/privacy.pdf)

## Biometric storage

Explicitly collects your face and voice recognition data as biometric identifiers, which may trigger laws like Illinois' BIPA that require written consent before collecting such data.

- Posture: Verified
- As of: 2025-06-14
- Source: primary source (https://friend.com/privacy.pdf)

## Data retention

Your data may be kept for more than five years if legal, technical, or regulatory reasons prevent deletion. All data is processed in the US regardless of where you live.

- Posture: Verified
- As of: 2025-06-14
- Source: primary source (https://friend.com/privacy.pdf)

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