The data Surf stores is saved fully on your device. This includes a local files, a local database, and local embeddings. The only time this data leaves your computer is when using AI powered features like Chat & Vision and (Smart) Notes with a hosted AI model. If you want you can configure Surf to use a locally running model to have full control.

You can view all the data that Surf is storing on your computer by selecting “Show Surf Data in Finder/Explorer” from the Surf menu:

Currently this data is not yet in a easily human readable format, we are working on improving this with the goal of you being able to easily find, edit and move the data anyway you see fit.