1. Introduction
Basic Apps ("we", "us", "our") operates the following applications: Basic Checkbook, Ink, Basic Intake, Drift, and Basic Fidgit (collectively, the "Apps"). Ink is available on iOS and macOS; the others are iOS only. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information across all of the Apps.
By using any of our Apps, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Apps.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Financial data Checkbook, Account names, balances, and transactions stored locally via SwiftData. This data is never transmitted to our servers.
- Account name and display name Checkbook, Collected via Sign In with Apple and stored locally only.
- Supplement data Intake, Names, dosages, timing, and notes stored locally and optionally synced to iCloud via CloudKit. Never transmitted to our servers.
- Health profile Intake, General health information (age, sex, goals, exercise, diet, sleep, conditions) used solely for personalized AI suggestions. Stored locally on your device.
- AI assistant messages Intake, Messages sent to Anthropic's Claude API for processing. We do not store these messages on our servers. See Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
- Notes, lists, and rich-text content Ink, All text you write or dictate, stored locally and synced to your personal iCloud account via NSFileCoordinator. Never transmitted to our servers.
- Voice dictation audio Ink, Processed entirely on-device via Apple's SFSpeechRecognizer. Audio is never recorded, retained, or transmitted off your device.
- Dictation transcripts sent for AI structuring Ink, When you opt to use the AI editor, the transcribed text is sent to Anthropic's Claude API to be shaped into structured notes. We do not store these transcripts on our servers. See Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
- Mood selections Drift, Stored locally only. Never transmitted to any server.
- Session history Drift, Experience type, duration, and completion status stored locally via SwiftData.
- Fidget interaction preferences Fidgit, Sound and haptic settings stored locally via UserDefaults. Never transmitted to any server.
- Feedback submissions Checkbook Ink Intake Drift Fidgit, Category and message content only. No personal, health, financial, or note content is included in feedback submissions.
Information Collected Automatically
- Subscription status, Apple processes all purchases via the App Store. We receive a receipt confirming subscription status only. We never receive or store your payment card information.
- App usage counts Intake, AI interaction counts stored locally during trial and subscription periods. This data never leaves your device.
Device Permissions
- Face ID / Touch ID Checkbook, Used for app unlock only. Biometric data is handled entirely by Apple and is never accessed by us.
- Camera / Photo Library Checkbook, Optional, for setting a bank account logo. Images are stored locally only.
- Notifications Intake, Used for local supplement reminder notifications. Processed entirely on-device.
- Microphone / Speech Recognition Ink, Required for voice dictation. Speech-to-text is performed on-device by Apple's SFSpeechRecognizer. Audio is not recorded, retained, or transmitted off the device.
- Haptics Drift Fidgit, Tactile feedback during sessions and fidget interactions. No data is collected.
- Audio Drift Fidgit, Soundscape playback and fidget sound effects. On-device only, no recording occurs.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to:
- Provide and operate each App's core features
- Generate AI-powered supplement suggestions via the Claude API Intake
- Structure dictated speech into notes via the Claude API Ink
- Verify subscription status through Apple's App Store
- Send local reminder notifications Intake
- Track daily session counts Drift
- Respond to user feedback and improve our Apps
We Do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to any third party
- Share your financial, health, mood, session, or note content with third parties (except Anthropic's Claude API for Basic Intake AI messages and Ink dictation transcripts)
- Use your data for advertising or marketing purposes
- Track you across apps or websites
4. Important Disclaimers
Financial Disclaimer — Basic Checkbook
Basic Checkbook is a personal recordkeeping tool. It is not a bank, financial institution, or licensed financial advisor. It does not connect to any bank or financial institution. All data is self-reported by the user. Nothing in Basic Checkbook constitutes financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
Health Disclaimer — Basic Intake
Basic Intake is an informational tool only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. AI-powered suggestions are generated by Anthropic's Claude and are for general informational purposes only. Always consult your doctor or qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any supplement regimen.
Wellness Disclaimer — Drift
Drift is a wellness and relaxation tool. It is not a medical device, mental health treatment, or substitute for professional care. Drift does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services or a licensed mental health professional.
Notes Disclaimer — Ink
Ink is a personal notes and dictation tool. It is not a regulated record-keeping system, legal archive, medical chart, or audit-trail platform. AI-structured notes are generated by Anthropic's Claude and may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Always review AI-generated structure before relying on it for any consequential decision. Do not store financial account credentials, full health records, or other sensitive identifiers in Ink.
5. Data Storage and Security
All personal data is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. We do not operate servers that store your personal data. Data at rest is protected by your device's hardware encryption.
- iCloud sync Checkbook Intake, Premium and Pro users may enable cloud sync via Apple CloudKit. Synced data is stored in your personal iCloud account and governed by Apple's Privacy Policy. We cannot access your iCloud data.
- iCloud document storage Ink, Notes are written to your personal iCloud ubiquity container via NSFileCoordinator. Files are stored in your iCloud account, encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple. We never see or access your notes.
- AI messages Intake Ink, Transmitted securely via HTTPS to Anthropic's Claude API. We do not log or retain these messages on any server we operate.
- Soundscape content Drift, Streamed from a Basic Apps-managed CloudKit database. These are public assets only; no personal data is associated with playback.
6. Third-Party Services
- Sign In with Apple Checkbook, Apple's Privacy Policy applies.
- Apple App Store / StoreKit, Subscription payment processing. Apple's Privacy Policy applies.
- iCloud / CloudKit / Ubiquity Container Checkbook Ink Intake Drift, Apple's Privacy Policy applies.
- Anthropic Claude API Intake Ink, AI assistant and dictation structuring. Anthropic's Privacy Policy applies.
- Apple Speech Recognition Ink, On-device speech-to-text via SFSpeechRecognizer. Apple's Privacy Policy applies.
- Formspree Checkbook Ink Intake Drift Fidgit, Feedback form delivery service. No personal, health, financial, or note content is transmitted via Formspree. Formspree's Privacy Policy applies.
We do not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising, or crash reporting services.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Apps are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Your Rights and Choices
- Access, View all your data within each App at any time. Premium Checkbook users can export financial data to CSV.
- Deletion, Deleting an App permanently removes all locally stored data. For iCloud data, go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Manage Account Storage.
- Notifications, Disable reminders in the App's settings or via iPhone Settings → Notifications.
- Subscriptions, Manage or cancel subscriptions via iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our Apps after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Basic Apps
Email: support@basicapps.tech