# Anchor

Anchor is a free, offline-first iOS and Android mobile application that helps people in the United States assert their lawful rights and document encounters with immigration enforcement and other law enforcement.

## What Anchor does

- Lets users record video and audio of encounters with law enforcement
- Encrypts all recordings on the device using AES-256-GCM before storing them
- Backs up encrypted evidence to a zero-knowledge cloud vault in real time while recording, so evidence is preserved even if the phone is seized or destroyed
- Provides rights scripts in English and Spanish for common encounter scenarios (remaining silent, requesting an attorney, not consenting to a search)
- Sends safety alerts to up to three trusted contacts when a recording ends. Trusted contacts receive a push notification through the app. If SMS is enabled and the contact has opted in, they also receive an SMS alert. SMS style is user-configurable: "Link + code" includes a time-limited vault link and a separate access code the contact can open in a browser or the app; "Open app only" sends a neutral message without a link. Alert messages are intentionally neutral and do not describe the content behind the link.
- Includes warrant guidance (judicial vs. administrative warrants) presented as general information
- Includes an offline-capable legal aid directory organized by U.S. state
- Works fully offline: core recording, encryption, and rights information require no internet connection

## Key technical facts

- Platform: iOS and Android
- Language support: English and Spanish (full parity across core screens)
- Cost: free
- Encryption: AES-256-GCM, on-device. Keys stored in iOS Keychain / Android Keystore. Per-incident keys.
- Vault: Cloudflare R2 with client-side encryption. Server cannot decrypt recordings. Zero-knowledge design.
- Vault retention: 24 hours by default
- No third-party analytics, attribution, or session replay SDKs
- No advertising identifiers or device fingerprinting
- No continuous location tracking

## What Anchor does NOT do

- Does not provide legal advice. All content is general information only.
- Does not help users evade, hide from, deceive, or flee law enforcement
- Does not collect contact lists, precise location, or biometric data
- Does not require an account or internet connection for core features

## Who Anchor is for

People in the United States who want to:
- Know their legal rights during law enforcement encounters
- Document those encounters with encrypted, preserved evidence
- Share evidence securely with trusted contacts or legal counsel
- Access rights information in a calm, bilingual, panic-first interface

## Website

https://goanchor.app

## Key pages (live)

- Home: https://goanchor.app
- How it works: https://goanchor.app/how-it-works
- For families and trusted contacts: https://goanchor.app/for-families
- Privacy and security: https://goanchor.app/privacy
- Security architecture: https://goanchor.app/security
- FAQ: https://goanchor.app/faq
- Press and media: https://goanchor.app/press

## Coming soon

- About: https://goanchor.app/about
- Know your rights guide: https://goanchor.app/rights-guide
- Privacy policy: https://goanchor.app/privacy-policy

## Disclaimer

Anchor provides general information only, not legal advice. For legal questions, consult a qualified attorney. Anchor does not guarantee evidence preservation or any legal outcome.