Why we use PGP encryption in Qaxa

The problem

Most apps say your data is secure. But in many cases, they can still read it. Or hand it over. Or get breached. Your work isn’t really private — it’s just sitting in someone else’s cloud.

The idea

PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is a kind of encryption that protects your data before it ever leaves your device. Only the people you’ve shared it with have the key to open it. Not us. Not the cloud. Not third parties. Just you — and the people you trust.

How it works (without the jargon)

Imagine putting your message in a locked box. Only the person you’re sending it to has the right key to unlock it. Even if someone grabs the box along the way, they can’t open it — it’s just noise without the key.

PGP works the same way — using a system of public keys (to lock) and private keys (to unlock). It’s like a handshake made of math. Quiet. Reliable. Unbreakable.

Why it matters

1. It’s truly private — we don’t have access to your messages, notes, files, or tasks.
2. It builds trust — only people in the space can read what’s shared there.
3. It’s built in — no setup, no plugins. Just quiet encryption in the background.

Why we like it

PGP has been around for decades — and it still holds up. It’s not trendy. It’s not flashy. But it works. Silently. Reliably. End-to-end. In a world of trackers, feeds, and leaks, it’s a quiet form of resistance. That’s why we use it.

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