# Welcome

Thanks for evaluating **LCA Compass**. This welcome page summarizes what’s inside so your team can review the plugin quickly during beta.

**What you’ll find**

* **What is LCA Compass?** — a short overview of the plugin and its design principles.
* **Access** — how to create an account and download the installer.
* **Security & Privacy** — what stays local, what (little) we store and where it’s hosted.
* **Local Installation Footprint** — the installed DLLs and image assets.
* **About Us** — company details and contacts.

**Beta promise**

* Privacy‑first by design: BIM models and geometry remain on your machine.
* Minimal cloud footprint.
* Transparent updates as the product evolves.
* Transparent LCA calculation methodology based on existing frameworks and methodologies.

Questions? Email <info@lcacompass.com>.