Data regions
idea_builder runs as a sovereign data product: your account data is stored in the region you choose, is not transferred between regions for storage, and is processed there.
The sovereign model
Section titled “The sovereign model”In a sovereign data setup, your data lives where you choose, under the laws of that region, instead of being centralized in one country. idea_builder applies this to the region where your account’s data is stored and processed:
- You pick your data region when you create your account.
- Your data is stored in that region and is not transferred between regions for storage.
- Each region is a separate account with its own data, login, and billing.
Supported regions
Section titled “Supported regions”| Region | Where your data is stored |
|---|---|
| Canada | OVH, Beauharnois, Québec |
| United States | OVH US, Vint Hill, Virginia |
| China (Asia/CN) | Tencent Cloud Lighthouse — a separate stack; not part of the sovereign claim for users outside China |
Choosing your region
Section titled “Choosing your region”- At signup — you choose your data region while creating your account.
- Region selector — you can change your region at any time from the app.
- Geo-IP is only a default — we pre-select a region based on your location, but you decide where your data lives.
- Sticky preference — your choice is remembered on your device, so you stay in your region across visits.
- Unsupported regions — if your region is unsupported or we can’t determine your location, we default to Canada.
One account per region
Section titled “One account per region”Each region is a separate account. If you want to use a different region, you create a separate account there — data, login, and billing are kept separate by design.
Billing per region
Section titled “Billing per region”Payments are handled per region. Each region has its own Stripe integration, so your payments are processed in-region.
Cross-border processing that still occurs
Section titled “Cross-border processing that still occurs”Being sovereign doesn’t mean nothing ever leaves your region. We’re transparent about the processing that still crosses borders:
- AI providers — DeepSeek and ASI One process the prompts you submit for AI analysis.
- Brevo — processes transactional email (verification, password reset, notifications).
- Per-region Stripe — processes payments; each region’s payments are handled in-region.
- Cloudflare — proxies traffic at the edge (CDN, WAF, DNS); content may be cached at edge locations around the world.
See the Privacy Policy for the full details, and Sign up & your free trial to create your account and choose your region.