Last updated: April 28, 2026
Privacy Policy
At Focus AI, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect when you use our app, how we use it, and what rights you have. Fully compliant with Apple App Store requirements.
1. Data We Collect
Account Information
We collect your name, email address, and password (stored encrypted) during registration.
Uploaded Content
PDFs, text, Markdown and other files you upload to the app. These files are processed only within your private notebooks.
Usage Data
In-app interactions, session durations, and feature usage statistics. This data is collected anonymously.
Device Information
Operating system version, device model, and app version. Used for technical support and compatibility.
Audio Data
When you use the voice note feature, your microphone is accessed only during processing. Audio recordings are not stored on our servers; transcription occurs on-device or over an encrypted connection.
2. How We Use Your Data
Service Delivery
To provide core app features including notebook creation, source analysis, summary and flashcard generation.
Account Management
To manage login, cross-device sync and account security.
Product Improvement
Anonymous usage data helps us understand which features are most useful. Your personal content is never used for this purpose.
Communication
We may send emails for account notifications, security alerts and important service updates. Marketing emails are sent only with your explicit consent.
3. Data Sharing
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
Infrastructure Providers
Data is hosted on GDPR-compliant EU servers. Infrastructure providers have limited access solely for service purposes.
Legal Requirement
We may share data with authorities when required by law, court order or legal obligation.
Team Sharing
When you share a notebook with your team, only the members you invite to that specific notebook can access it.
4. Data Retention
Active Accounts
Your data is retained for as long as your account is active.
Account Deletion
When you delete your account, all personal data and uploaded content are permanently deleted within 30 days.
Backups
After a deletion request, your data is removed from backup systems within 90 days.
5. Your Rights
Access
You may request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated data from app settings or via email.
Portability
You can export your data in machine-readable format (JSON).
Objection
You may object to data processing for marketing purposes at any time.
6. Children's Privacy
Age Restriction
Focus AI is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a user under 13, we will delete it immediately.
7. Security
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.3 and at rest with AES-256.
Access Control
Your data is accessible only to authorized personnel when necessary for service delivery.
Security Breach
In the event of a data breach, affected users will be notified within 72 hours.
8. Contact
Privacy Inquiries
You can email us at privacy@focusai.app. We respond to all requests within 30 days.