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Privacy First — Your data never leaves your device

Last updated: June 7, 2026

The short version

Stays on your device

All your tasks, projects, notes, and settings. Stored locally. Never sent to our servers.

Only when you use AI

The text of your AI request is sent to OpenAI to generate a response. We don't store it.

We never collect

No name, email, phone, location, or ad identifiers. No account required. No data sold.

Where your data lives

On Your Device

  • ✓ Tasks & Projects
  • ✓ Notes & Settings
  • ✓ Focus Timer Data
  • ✓ All Local

Cloud (Temporary)

  • ↔ AI Requests Only
  • ↔ To OpenAI API
  • ↔ Not Stored
  • ↔ Optional Use

We Never Collect

  • ✕ Personal Info
  • ✕ Location Data
  • ✕ Ad Identifiers
  • ✕ Contact Lists

How Kairo compares

Data TypeKairoTypical AppCloud Services
Your Tasks & NotesDevice OnlyCloud SyncCloud Stored
Your SettingsDevice OnlyCloud SyncCloud Stored
AI RequestsTemporaryCloud LoggedCloud Logged
Account InfoNone RequiredEmail & PasswordEmail & Profile
LocationNever CollectedOften CollectedOften Stored
Ad IdentifiersNever CollectedOften CollectedOften Used
Payment MethodApple HandlesStored SecurelyStored Securely

Kairo is built privacy-first. Your data stays on your device by default. Compare this to apps that sync everything to the cloud.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kairo. Kairo is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection when you use the Kairo mobile application and related services.


2. Data We Collect

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

  • Task Information: Tasks, projects, descriptions, due dates, and priorities you create in the app
  • Focus Session Data: Session duration, focus ratings, notes, and timestamps
  • User Preferences: App settings, notification preferences, theme selection, and customization options
  • Subscription Information: Billing details processed through Apple App Store or RevenueCat (we do not store credit card information)
  • Contact Information: Email address (optional, only if you contact us for support)

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: Device model, OS version, app version, unique device identifier
  • Usage Analytics: Feature usage patterns, session length, crash reports (via Firebase)
  • Performance Data: App performance metrics, response times, and error logs
  • Connectivity: Network connectivity status (for offline functionality)

2.3 Data from Third-Party Services

  • Google Drive Integration: When you enable Google Drive backup, we access your Google account identifier and backup files (encrypted)
  • OpenAI Integration: For AI task breakdown feature, task descriptions you submit for AI analysis are sent to OpenAI

3. How We Use Your Data

3.1 Primary Uses

  • Core functionality — storing and retrieving your tasks and projects
  • Feature delivery — providing focus timer, analytics, and AI features
  • Notifications — sending reminders and alerts
  • Analytics — understanding feature usage to improve the app

3.2 What We Do NOT Use Your Data For

  • ❌ Selling your data to third parties
  • ❌ Using your task content for training AI models
  • ❌ Marketing or promotional purposes without consent
  • ❌ Building user profiles for targeting

4. Data Storage & Security

4.1 Where Your Data Is Stored

  • On Your Device: Primary storage via local Isar database (encrypted at rest)
  • Google Drive: Encrypted backups (only if you enable this feature)
  • RevenueCat: Subscription and entitlement data
  • Firebase: Crash reports and analytics (anonymized)

4.2 Security Measures

  • Encryption of all local data using device-specific keys
  • HTTPS for all API communications
  • API keys stored in secure device storage
  • No account required — reduces data breach attack surface

4.3 Data Retention

  • Device Data: Retained as long as app is installed
  • Cloud Backups: Retained until deleted by you via Google Drive
  • Analytics: Retained for 90 days by Firebase, then anonymized
  • Crash Reports: Retained for 30 days for debugging purposes

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google Inc.)

Crash reporting and analytics

firebase.google.com/support/privacy ↗

RevenueCat

Subscription management

revenuecat.com/privacy ↗

Google Drive API

Optional backup functionality

policies.google.com/privacy ↗

OpenAI API

AI task breakdown (optional)

openai.com/privacy-policy ↗

6. Your Rights & Choices

6.1 Data Access & Portability

You can export all your data as JSON via Settings → Data. You own your data.

6.2 Right to Deletion

Delete all app data by uninstalling. Delete Google Drive backups directly in Google Drive. No account exists, so no account deletion needed.

6.3 Opt-Outs

  • Analytics: Settings → Analytics → Turn off "Share Usage Analytics"
  • Notifications: Settings → Notifications → Toggle specific types
  • Backup: Settings → Data → Disable Google Drive backup
  • Crash Reports: Settings → Analytics → Turn off "Send Crash Reports"

7. Children's Privacy

Kairo is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.


8. Regulatory Compliance

8.1 GDPR (European Users)

  • ✅ Minimal data collection (data minimization principle)
  • ✅ Your data stays on your device by default
  • ✅ Right to access, rectify, erase, and port your data
  • ✅ No cookies or tracking (local storage only)

8.2 CCPA (California Users)

  • ✅ Right to know what personal information is collected
  • ✅ Right to delete personal information
  • ✅ Right to opt-out of analytics
  • ✅ Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

8.3 PDPA (Malaysian Users)

  • ✅ Local data storage by default
  • ✅ Transparent privacy practices
  • ✅ Right to access and correct personal data
  • ✅ Limited data sharing with third parties

9. Frequently Asked Questions


10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Cortex Solution

SSM: 202603073309 (AS0511941-P)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

jinzhang@cortexbizsolution.com

Response time: 30 days


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