privacy

Privacy Policy

v1.0.0last modified 2026-03-29
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What We Collect

Minimal data footprint — only what's needed to compute focus intelligence:

account:email, display_name
calendar:meeting times + durations (never content)
activity:app_category enum (IDE | browser_work | meeting)
focus:session start_time, duration_ms
phone:app open/close timestamps only
tasks:title, estimate_hrs, status
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What We Never Collect

window_titles, urls, file_paths
keystrokes, screenshots, recordings
phone_apps (which apps you use)
meeting_content, chat_messages
location, contacts, photos
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How We Use Your Data

Processing is scoped to four operations:

compute_focus_scores()
generate_coaching()
predict_timelines()
send_push_notifications() // with permission

# We never sell or share data for advertising.

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Client-Side Processing

Raw behavioral data (app usage, timestamps) is processed on your device. Only anonymized aggregate metrics are transmitted to our servers for ML scoring. The ML engine never receives identifiable behavioral sequences.

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Storage & Security

database:SOC 2 Type II certified cloud database with row-level access controls
transport:TLS 1.3
tokens:Keychain (iOS/macOS)
config:chmod 600 (owner-only)
encryption:AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
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Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes:

activity_data:TTL 90d, auto-deleted
account_data:retained until account deletion
backups:purged within 30d of account deletion
anonymized_aggregates:retained indefinitely (cannot be re-identified)
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Sub-Processors

We engage the following categories of sub-processors to deliver our services:

cloud_database:SOC 2 Type II certified provider — stores account and session data
push_notifications:Industry-standard push notification service — delivers alerts
ml_compute:SOC 2 certified compute infrastructure — runs ML scoring
oauth_provider:Handles Google sign-in authentication

# All sub-processors are bound by data processing agreements.

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Your Rights

export Settings → Export Data (JSON)
delete Settings → Delete Account (irreversible)
opt_out Disable phone tracking, notifications, or agent
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GDPR — Legal Basis & Rights (EU/EEA)

We process personal data under the following Article 6 legal bases:

contract_performance:Core features — focus scoring, coaching, timeline predictions
legitimate_interest:Security monitoring, fraud prevention, service reliability
consent:Marketing communications, optional features (e.g. phone tracking)

As a data subject in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

access:Request a copy of your personal data
rectification:Correct inaccurate personal data
erasure:Request deletion of your personal data
portability:Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
restriction:Restrict processing in certain circumstances
objection:Object to processing based on legitimate interest

# To exercise any right: email privacy@ekachit.app. Response SLA: 30 days.

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CCPA — California Residents

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:

right_to_know:Request what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
right_to_delete:Request deletion of your personal information
right_to_opt_out:Opt out of the sale of personal information
non_discrimination:We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights
disclosure: We do NOT sell personal information. We have never sold personal information.
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International Data Transfers

Your data is processed and stored in the United States.

eu_eea_users:Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) govern cross-border transfers
safeguards:Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)

# If you have questions about data transfers, contact privacy@ekachit.app.

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Cookie Policy

We use essential cookies only — the minimum required to operate the service:

session_cookie:Maintains your authenticated session
auth_token:Verifies your identity across requests
No tracking cookies
No third-party advertising cookies
No analytics cookies
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Marketing Communications

We may send you product updates and feature announcements with your consent. You can opt out at any time:

method_1 Account Settings → Notification Preferences
method_2 Unsubscribe link in any marketing email

# Transactional emails (security alerts, account changes) are not affected by opt-out.

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Age Requirements

Ekachit is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided data to us may contact privacy@ekachit.app.

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Changelog & Notifications

Material changes are communicated via email or in-app notification 30 days before taking effect.

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Contact

Questions? Reach us at privacy@ekachit.app