Jotsky Privacy Policy
Jotsky ("Jotsky," "we," "us," or "our") is operated by Macay Fischer. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Jotsky iOS app (the "App"), how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have.
By creating an account or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here. If you don't agree, please don't use the App.
1. Information We Collect
Account information. To create an account you provide an email address and password, or sign in with Apple or Google, either of which shares a verified email address and a unique identifier with us. During onboarding we also ask for your birthdate (to confirm you're 13 or older) and, optionally, your gender — both used only for age assurance and aggregate stats, and are never shown on your public profile.
Profile information. Username, display name, bio, and profile picture (including any hand-drawn profile doodle), all of which are visible to other users.
Content you create. Jots (posts), comments, drawings, images, stickers, and edit history you create or upload. Images and drawings are stored with our cloud storage provider (Cloudflare R2); text content and metadata are stored in our database (Supabase).
Location (optional). If you choose to tag a jot with a place, the App uses your device's approximate location to suggest a place name. We store only the resulting place text (e.g. a neighborhood or city), never precise GPS coordinates, and only when you actively choose to attach one.
Usage and engagement data. Which jots you view and for how long, likes, shares, follows, bookmarks, "not interested" signals, and keywords or people you've blocked. We use this to run the app (e.g. your feed, your block list) and to keep basic engagement stats.
Reports and support communications. If you report content, block a user, or contact support, we keep a record of that report or message so we can act on it.
Push notification token. If you enable notifications, Apple assigns your device a push token, which we store so we can deliver notifications through Apple's Push Notification service (APNs).
2. How We Use Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain the App — your feed, profile, notifications, and account.
- To moderate content for safety (see Section 3) and enforce our content guidelines.
- To generate optional narration audio for jots you choose to have read aloud.
- To respond to support requests and content reports.
- To compute the personal analytics shown to you in Settings (e.g. your own views/likes/comments over time) — this is calculated from your own data and is not shared externally.
- To keep the App secure and prevent abuse.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for third-party advertising.
3. How We Share Information
We share information only as needed to operate the App:
- Cloud infrastructure providers — Supabase (database, authentication, file storage) and Cloudflare (image/media hosting and delivery) store data on our behalf, under their own security safeguards.
- Content moderation — Text and images you submit in jots and comments are automatically screened by OpenAI's moderation service before and after publishing, to detect content that violates our guidelines. Jot text may also be sent to OpenAI's text-to-speech service if you use the narration feature. OpenAI processes this content on our behalf and, under its API terms, does not use it to train its models. Content that is reported or flagged by moderation may also be reviewed by our team.
- Apple — used to deliver push notifications (APNs) and, if you choose, to authenticate via Sign in with Apple.
- Google — used only if you choose to authenticate via Sign in with Google.
- Other users — your public profile, jots, comments, and public engagement (likes, follows) are visible to other users of the App by design.
- Legal reasons — we may disclose information if required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Jotsky, our users, or others.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Retention
Jots you delete are soft-deleted immediately (hidden from the App) and permanently purged, along with associated images, after 30 days. If you delete your account, your account and associated content are permanently deleted immediately — this cannot be undone.
5. Your Choices
- Access and control. You can edit your profile, delete individual jots, block keywords or people, and manage notification preferences directly in the App.
- Delete your account. You can permanently delete your account and all associated content at any time from Settings.
- Data requests. You can request a copy of the data associated with your account, or ask us to correct or delete specific information, by emailing support@jotsky.app.
- Location. Location access is optional and only used when you actively tag a jot with a place; you can decline or revoke location access in iOS Settings at any time.
- Notifications. You can disable push notifications at any time in iOS Settings.
6. Children's Privacy
Jotsky is not directed to children under 13, and we require users to confirm they are 13 or older during onboarding. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, contact us at the email below and we will delete it.
7. Security
We use industry-standard measures — including encrypted connections and access controls provided by our infrastructure providers — to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll update the effective date above and, where appropriate, notify you in the App.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at support@jotsky.app.