Privacy Policy

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BrainDump helps you capture thoughts, brainstorm with AI, and convert ideas into tasks. We collect only what’s needed to run the app, improve reliability, and support subscriptions.

Privacy at a glance

BrainDump collects only the information necessary to operate the app, sync your data when you choose to sign in, and keep the experience reliable. We collect your email and an internal user ID for authentication and support, purchase history to provide subscription access, and the content you create (brain dumps and tasks). Your content is stored on your device and, if you enable sync, in our database. We also receive high‑level usage analytics and crash diagnostics, plus a device identifier used only for diagnostics—not for advertising. We do not use third‑party ad SDKs, do not track you across other apps or websites, and we do not sell your data. If you use voice input, the app requests microphone and speech recognition access; we do not store audio and only the transcribed text you choose to save or send to AI is handled. If you enable notifications, your preferences are stored on‑device and notifications are scheduled locally—notification content is not sent to our servers. We use trusted processors to provide core functionality: Supabase (authentication and database), RevenueCat (in‑app purchases), Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics (product and crash insights), OpenAI (processing text for AI features), and Apple (speech services and App Store distribution). We retain data while your account is active; local data remains on your device; and upon request we delete account‑linked data from our systems and processors within a reasonable period. Data in transit uses HTTPS. For account or data deletion, email support@braindumpapp.org.

What We Collect

• Email address: For account sign‑in and support.
• User ID: An internal identifier to manage your account and sync.
• Purchase history: Subscription status and receipts to provide premium access.
• User content: Brain dumps and tasks that you create. Stored locally and, if you sign in and enable sync, in our database.
• Usage analytics: High‑level product interaction (e.g., screens used) to improve the app.
• Crash data: Diagnostics that help us fix issues.
• Device ID: A device‑level identifier used only for analytics/diagnostics (not for ads).
• AI processing: Text you send to the AI is transmitted to OpenAI to generate a response.

What We Don’t Collect/Do

• No third‑party advertising SDKs.
• No cross‑app tracking or sale of data.
• No precise location or contacts.
• Audio from speech‑to‑text is not stored by us.

How We Use This Data

• App functionality: Sign‑in, syncing your content, restoring purchases, and showing premium features.
• Developer communications: Using your email to respond to support requests.
• Analytics: Understanding which features are used so we can improve the app.
• Crash diagnostics: Identifying and fixing stability issues.
• Payments: Validating purchase receipts and managing subscription status.
• Voice features: Enabling speech‑to‑text when you grant permission (we don’t store audio).
• Notifications: Scheduling local reminders on your device (content not sent to our servers).

Data Linked to You

• Contact info: Email address (for sign‑in and support).
• Identifiers: Internal user ID (for authentication and sync).
• Purchases: Subscription status and receipts (to provide premium access).
• User content: Your brain dumps and tasks (stored on device and, if you enable sync, in our database).

Data Not Linked to You

• Usage analytics: Aggregate product interaction metrics used to improve the app.
• Crash data: Diagnostics used to identify and fix issues.
• Device identifier for diagnostics: Used only for analytics/diagnostics; not for advertising.

Tracking

We do not track you across apps or websites owned by other companies. We do not use third‑party advertising SDKs and we do not sell your data.

Voice Input

If you use voice‑to‑text, the app requests microphone and speech recognition access. Audio is not stored by us; only the transcribed text you choose to save or send to AI is handled.

Notifications

If you enable notifications, we store preferences on‑device and schedule local notifications. No notification content is sent to our servers.

Third Parties

• Supabase: Authentication and database storage for sync.
• RevenueCat: In‑app purchases and subscription status.
• Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics: Product interaction analytics and crash diagnostics.
• OpenAI: Processes text you submit to AI features to generate responses.
• Apple: Speech services and distribution (App Store).

Retention and Control

We retain data while your account is active. Local data stays on your device until you delete it. If you enabled sync, you can request account and data deletion and we will remove your data from our systems and processors within a reasonable period.

Security

Data in transit uses HTTPS. Avoid entering sensitive personal information into prompts.

Children

BrainDump is not directed to children; we require a parent/guardian to manage any under‑13 use consistent with local law.

Changes

We may update this policy; changes will be reflected by the date above.

Contact & Deletion

Email: support@braindumpapp.org. To request account/data deletion, contact us at this address and include the email used for your account.