Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 8, 2026
Our commitment
ThoughtTrack is designed with data minimization in mind. We build software, not ad profiles. We do not sell personal data, and we do not use invasive tracking across apps or websites.
Scope of this policy
This policy covers data practices for Old Dog Devs apps, including ThoughtTrack on iPhone and Apple Watch.
What data ThoughtTrack uses
- Thought text and metadata needed to store and resurface your sparks.
- Audio recordings only when you choose voice capture.
- Optional context signals such as time, activity, location, and calendar availability to improve resurfacing quality.
- Basic app preferences such as theme and onboarding completion state.
Storage and sync
- Data is stored on-device using Apple system frameworks.
- iCloud sync is optional and uses your private Apple account storage.
- If enabled, sync remains within Apple infrastructure; Old Dog Devs does not access your private iCloud records.
Permissions and purpose
| Permission | Why we ask | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone | Capture voice sparks. | Required for voice capture |
| Speech Recognition | Transcribe spoken sparks into text. | Required for voice transcription |
| Notifications | Deliver resurfacing and review reminders. | Recommended for smart resurfacing |
| Motion & Fitness | Reduce interruptions when you are active. | Optional, improves timing |
| Location | Offer place-aware resurfacing when relevant. | Optional |
| Calendar | Avoid resurfacing during busy events. | Optional |
What we do not do
- No ad tracking or advertising identifiers for the ThoughtTrack app.
- No third-party analytics SDKs inside the ThoughtTrack app.
- No sale of personal data.
Subscriptions and payments
Purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store. Old Dog Devs does not receive your full payment details.
Data controls and retention
You can export thoughts, delete individual sparks, or delete all app data from settings. If iCloud sync is enabled, removal actions propagate through your private iCloud storage according to Apple sync behavior.
Contact
Questions about privacy: privacy@olddogdevs.us