Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 30, 2026
The short version: Notchd keeps your data on your device. We don't have servers that store your recordings or journal entries. We don't sell your data. We don't know what you've captured.
What Notchd collects
Voice recordings and transcripts
Your voice recordings are transcribed entirely on your device using on-device AI (Whisper). Audio files are stored locally on your iPhone. Transcripts are stored in a private database on your device. Neither audio nor text is sent to Notchd's servers.
Backups
If you enable backups, Notchd can create an encrypted zip archive in your own iCloud Drive. This is a private backup file, not a Notchd server sync service. Notchd cannot read your backup.
Location
If you grant location permission, Notchd captures your approximate location at the time of each entry. This data is stored locally on your device and included only in your private encrypted backup if backups are enabled. It is never sent to Notchd.
AI enrichment (optional)
If you provide your own OpenAI API key, your transcript text is sent to OpenAI for cleanup and tagging. Your API key is stored securely in your device's Keychain. Notchd never sees your API key or your transcripts. You are subject to OpenAI's privacy policy for this data.
Crash reporting
Notchd uses Sentry for crash reporting. If the app crashes, a crash report is sent to Sentry that may include device model, OS version, and a stack trace. No journal content is included in crash reports.
Where your data lives
| Data | Where it lives |
|---|---|
| Voice recordings | Your iPhone, local only |
| Journal entries & transcripts | Your iPhone, with optional encrypted iCloud Drive backup |
| Location tags | Your iPhone, with optional encrypted iCloud Drive backup |
| API keys | Your iPhone Keychain |
| Crash reports | Sentry (no journal content) |
What Notchd does NOT collect
We do not collect your voice recordings, journal entries, transcripts, name, email address, location history, or any personal identifying information.
Children's privacy
Notchd is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to this policy
We will update this page if our privacy practices change. The date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions? Email privacy@notchd.app or open an issue on GitHub.