Privacy Policy
Introduction
Where this Policy mentions "Ficus Notes," "we," "us," or "our," it refers to the developer of Ficus Notes who is responsible for your information under this Privacy Policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We value the trust you place in us and recognize the importance of secure transactions and information privacy.
Ficus Notes is an AI-powered note-taking application that automatically categorizes your thoughts, creates to-do lists, and schedules reminders using artificial intelligence to help you build better thinking systems.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- App usage data: Basic analytics to improve app performance and identify bugs
- Device information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for compatibility purposes
Important: We do not collect personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you explicitly provide them in your notes.
User Content Storage: Your notes, attachments, and any content you create within the app are stored locally on your device or synced to your personal iCloud account. Ficus Notes does not store, access, or collect this content on our servers.
AI Processing: When you use the auto-categorization feature, your note content is temporarily sent to ChatGPT for processing. This data is not saved, stored, or collected by us or ChatGPT. The AI processing happens in real-time and no data is retained after the categorization is complete.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To improve app performance and fix bugs
- To enhance the AI categorization and organization features
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.
User Content: We do not access, store, or process your notes and content on our servers. Your content remains on your device and in your personal iCloud account.
AI Processing: Your note content is temporarily sent to ChatGPT for real-time categorization processing. This data is not stored, logged, or retained by us or ChatGPT after the processing is complete.
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using the following methods:
- Local Storage: Your notes are stored locally on your device for immediate access
- iCloud Sync: If you have a Pro subscription, your data syncs across devices using Apple's secure iCloud service
- Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Apple iCloud: For data synchronization across devices (Pro users only)
- Apple App Store: For app distribution and updates
- ChatGPT (OpenAI): For AI-powered note categorization and organization
Each service has their own privacy policy which you can review:
Important: When using the AI categorization feature, your note content is temporarily sent to ChatGPT for processing. This data is not saved, stored, or collected by us or ChatGPT. The processing happens in real-time and no data is retained after categorization is complete.
User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Data Deletion: You can delete your data at any time by deleting the app or clearing app data in your device settings
- Data Export: Pro users can export their notes and data
- Contact Us: You can contact us with any privacy concerns or questions
Changes to Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Notify users through the app about significant changes
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: hello@ficusnotes.com
Last Updated: December 2024