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Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Polar Notes
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Polar Notes offers a seamless note-taking and planning experience, fully integrated with iCloud syncing. Our commitment to your privacy is unwavering, and this Privacy Policy explains our practices concerning data collection, use, and security, including our use of AI services from OpenAI and Google (Gemini) to enhance functionality.
Data Collection and Use
iCloud Syncing
Polar Notes uses iCloud to sync your notes and planner data across your devices. Data stored in iCloud is governed by Apple’s Privacy Policy.
No Account Creation
We do not require you to create an account, and we do not collect email addresses or personal identifiers for the use of Polar Notes.
Device Information
We collect minimal device information necessary for troubleshooting and improving app performance, such as device type, OS version, and crash logs. This data is anonymized and used solely to enhance your experience.
AI-Powered Features
To provide advanced functionalities like generating summaries (TL;DR), auto-tagging, and natural language processing within your notes, Polar Notes integrates with OpenAI’s GPT models and Google’s Gemini models. Data processed for these features is handled with stringent privacy controls, as detailed below.
Why We Collect Data
The data we collect is used solely to provide a reliable and personalized user experience. Specifically, we use this information to:
Ensure effective syncing of your data across devices via iCloud.
Enhance app functionality and address technical issues.
Provide AI-powered features to improve the organization, accessibility, and usability of your notes.
Data Protection
We are dedicated to protecting your data:
All data synced with iCloud is encrypted and protected by Apple’s security measures.
Device information is anonymized and stored securely, accessible only to authorized personnel for troubleshooting purposes.
AI interactions are designed to adhere to industry-standard privacy and security protocols, ensuring your data remains protected.
Use of AI Services (OpenAI and Google Gemini)
Data Processing
For AI-powered features, Polar Notes sends text snippets from your notes to OpenAI’s GPT API and Google’s Gemini API, which process the data to generate responses such as summaries, tags, or other enhancements. These interactions are:
Transient: Data is processed in real-time and not retained by the APIs after processing.
Anonymized: No personally identifiable information is included in the data sent to these services.
Encrypted: Data is transmitted securely using industry-standard encryption protocols.
Data Storage
We do not store your data on OpenAI or Google servers. The data processed by these APIs is not retained beyond the duration of the request.
Any outputs (e.g., summaries or tags) generated by the AI services are stored locally on your device or in iCloud, under Apple’s encryption and security measures.
Privacy Practices
We ensure compliance with OpenAI’s and Google’s privacy policies, available at OpenAI Privacy Policy and Google Privacy Policy.
Data sent to these services is stripped of any personal identifiers to prevent exposure.
We regularly review our integrations with OpenAI and Google to ensure alignment with best practices for data privacy and security.
Third-Party Data Sharing
Polar Notes does not share your data with third parties except as necessary to provide AI-powered features through OpenAI and Google Gemini, as described above.
No data is shared for advertising, marketing, or any purposes unrelated to the functionality of Polar Notes.
User Control and Transparency
You can disable AI-powered features in the Polar Notes settings if you prefer not to use OpenAI or Google Gemini services. Disabling these features will prevent any data from being sent to these APIs.
All AI-generated outputs (e.g., summaries or tags) are stored locally or in iCloud and can be reviewed or deleted by you at any time.
Compliance with iOS App Store Guidelines
Polar Notes adheres to Apple’s App Store privacy requirements, including:
Providing clear disclosures about data collection and use.
Offering users control over AI-powered features.
Ensuring all data processing complies with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we post changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy whenever you use Polar Notes to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.
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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@thinkwithpolar.com.