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Privacy policy

Last updated August 15, 2026. This policy covers the Open Independence website and the apps we publish.

Summary

We collect as little as possible. We do not sell personal information, we do not share it with data brokers, and we do not use it for cross-app tracking or targeted advertising.

Information we collect

  • Contact information you give us, such as an email address when you subscribe to updates, create an account, or contact support.
  • Content you create in an app, such as saved notes, lists, or preferences, when the app offers saving.
  • Diagnostic and usage data, such as crash reports and basic, aggregated feature usage, used to fix problems and improve accessibility.
  • Support correspondence, such as the messages and details you send us.

Some apps request device permissions, for example camera, microphone, photos, or speech recognition, to perform the feature you asked for. Those inputs are processed to deliver the result and are not used for advertising or profiling.

How we use information

  • To provide, operate, and secure app functionality.
  • To respond to support requests and feedback.
  • To diagnose crashes and improve accessibility and usability.
  • To send updates you asked to receive, until you unsubscribe.
  • To meet legal, tax, and security obligations.

How information is shared

We share information only with service providers that help us run the apps, under contract and limited to what is necessary. These include hosting and database providers, email delivery providers for newsletters and account email, app distribution and payment processing by Apple, and, where a feature requires it, AI or speech-processing providers used to return the result you requested.

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of people and our services. We do not sell personal information and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Retention

We keep information only as long as it is needed for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Account and saved content are kept until you delete them or ask us to. Diagnostic data is kept in aggregated or short-lived form.

Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, to withdraw consent, to opt out of marketing email, and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. See privacy choices for how to exercise them.

Children

Our apps are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We use reputable providers, encrypted connections, access controls, and row-level database permissions. No system is perfectly secure, so we limit what we collect in the first place.

International transfers

Our providers may process data in the United States and other countries. Where required, transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as our apps evolve. Material changes will be reflected in the “last updated” date above.

Contact

Questions or privacy requests: openindependence@gmail.com. You can also visit support.