HostBox Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 9, 2026 · Applies to the HostBox iOS app (Bundle ID: app.hostbox.ios)
Who we are
HostBox is an independent iOS deployment tool for installing and maintaining My T Server (including TeslaMate, TeslaMateAPI, and Companion) on your own VPS and importing its connection details into My T. HostBox is not an embedded My T feature and does not replace Tesla's official services.
How data is handled
- No hosted account system. HostBox does not require an account on servers operated by us.
- VPS credentials (host, SSH username, password, or private key) are stored only in the device Keychain and are used when you initiate an SSH connection or deployment.
- Deployment results are stored on the device. Optional iCloud backup contains only non-secret server metadata and handoff records. Passwords, private keys, API tokens, Cloudflare secrets, and Grafana credentials are never uploaded by HostBox backup and must be re-entered after restore.
- A Cloudflare API token, if provided, is used only for the deployment operation. Do not enter it in an untrusted environment.
- Remote scripts run on your VPS. We do not upload your VPS password to a HostBox-operated cloud service.
Network access
- Connections to the VPS you specify, including SSH and HTTP health checks.
- Optional access to the Cloudflare API and public component catalogs, such as the My-T-Companion deployment catalog hosted on GitHub.
- Optional opening of My T through a URL scheme to import connection details.
Data we do not collect
- We do not collect Tesla account credentials.
- We do not perform cross-app advertising tracking or use the advertising identifier for tracking.
- Vehicle and trip data remains in your TeslaMate instance or server and is not uploaded to us by HostBox.
Third parties
The deployed stack may include open-source components such as TeslaMate, TeslaMateAPI, and Grafana, as well as optional services you choose, such as Cloudflare. Their respective privacy policies apply. The HostBox source repository is currently private.
Children
HostBox is intended for adults who administer their own servers and is not directed to children under 13.
Contact
For support or privacy questions, use the My T support page or the support channel listed on the App Store product page. See the HostBox product page for more information.