Privacy Policy for Jot

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In short: Jot keeps everything on your Mac. Notes are saved as a local JSON file in Application Support, with no cloud sync, no account, and no analytics or tracking. The app makes no network connections at all. AI features, when available, run entirely on-device through Apple Intelligence, so note text is never sent anywhere. The app touches system data only when you ask it to: Reminders access is requested on first use of the Reminder button, and Accessibility permission is used for the paste-into-previous-app feature, which is read-only when checking the target and never auto-pastes into a guessed field. Jot also reads the clipboard to offer a quick import and to paste images you copy. No data leaves the device.

This policy explains what Jot ("Jot", "the app") does and does not do with your information. It is written in plain language.

Information we collect

Jot does not collect personal data. There is no account and no sign-in, and the developer does not receive, store, or retain information about you. Some data is used only on your device, and only with your permission:

What Jot does not do

Network access

None. The source contains no networking code (no URLSession, sockets, or HTTP requests). The app makes no outbound connections.

None. The optional AI features use Apple's on-device Foundation Models (Apple Intelligence) and require no API key. There is no bring-your-own-key mechanism and no remote AI service.

Jot has no advertising, no analytics, and no third-party tracking.

Third-party services

None. Jot makes no network connections and sends your data to no one.

Data retention

Because the developer never receives your data, there is nothing for the developer to retain. Your content and settings remain on your device until you remove them or uninstall the app.

Your choices

You control any permission the app requests in System Settings → Privacy & Security, and you can change or revoke it at any time. Denying a permission only disables the related feature; the rest of the app keeps working.

Children’s privacy

Jot is a general-audience utility. It does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the date above will be updated. Material changes will appear here before they take effect.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please write to tulaihia@gmail.com.