This Privacy Policy describes how Easeful AI ("Easeful," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our iOS application and this website (collectively, the "Service"). We built Easeful to be quiet, private, and respectful of your data by default.

In short: We only collect what's needed to run the Service. We never sell your data. We never use your journal entries or conversations to train public AI models. You can delete everything any time.

1. Who we are

Easeful AI is operated by Pointer Apps. You can reach us at [email protected]. Our website is easeful.pointerapps.net.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Account information

2.2 Content you create

2.3 Device and usage data

2.4 Subscription data

If you purchase a subscription, our payment processor (Apple and RevenueCat) provides us with the subscription product identifier, entitlement status, trial status, and renewal dates. We do not receive your credit card number, Apple ID password, or other payment credentials.

2.5 What we do NOT collect

3. How we use your information

Purpose Data used
Provide the core Service (sign-in, save your mood, grow your garden, respond to your messages) Account info, content you create, device info
Send you the notifications you opt into Push token, timezone, notification preferences
Generate AI companion responses Your current message and recent context — sent securely to our AI provider (see §5)
Manage your subscription Subscription metadata from Apple & RevenueCat
Fix bugs and improve reliability Anonymized crash reports and diagnostic logs
Enforce safety (crisis detection, terms of service) Message content processed in-session; anonymized crisis trigger counts retained

4. Legal bases (EEA/UK users)

5. Third parties we work with

We use a small number of carefully-selected service providers. We do not sell data to any of them. They are contractually bound to only process data on our instructions.

Provider Purpose Data shared
Appwrite (self-hosted) Backend: authentication, database, storage, functions All account and content data, encrypted in transit and at rest
OpenRouter / Google Gemini Generates AI companion responses Only the current message and short recent context. No long-term retention; content is not used to train public models.
Apple (App Store, Sign in with Apple, Push) Sign-in, payment, and push notification delivery Apple user ID, subscription metadata, push token
RevenueCat Manages subscription entitlements Anonymous app user ID, subscription product, entitlement status

6. How we store and protect your data

7. Your rights

Regardless of where you live, Easeful gives you the following rights:

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected] or follow the steps on our Account Deletion page.

8. Data retention

9. Children's privacy

Easeful is intended for users 13 and older. 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 email [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.

10. International transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access Easeful from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US. Where required by law, we use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.

11. California residents (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise your CCPA rights, email [email protected].

12. Changes to this policy

If we make material changes, we will notify you inside the app and update the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the revised policy.

13. Contact

Privacy questions, rights requests, or anything else: [email protected].