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.

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