# Security

## Secret vault

Opt-in **passphrase encryption** of the stored passwords (QRZ, cluster, eQSL,
SMTP, Icom network, etc.) using **AES-GCM + PBKDF2**.

- Enable it in Settings; you set a passphrase.
- Encrypted values are marked `enc:v1:` and are **portable** (they travel with
  the `data/` folder).
- A single **unlock prompt at launch** decrypts them for the session.

If you forget the passphrase, the encrypted secrets can't be recovered — re-enter
them.

## What OpsLog sends where

- **Callsign lookups** go to QRZ.com / HamQTH with your credentials.
- **QSL uploads/downloads** go to the services you configure (LoTW via TQSL, QRZ,
  eQSL, ClubLog, HRDLog).
- **Telemetry** is a once-a-day anonymous heartbeat (random install ID + version
  + OS — no callsign, no QSO data). Opt out in Preferences.
- Everything else stays local (or on your own MySQL / web server for the
  multi-op live status).
