Privacy Policy

Introduction

Design First ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications (collectively, the "Apps").

By using our Apps, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Do Not Collect

We are committed to minimal data collection. Our Apps are designed with privacy as the highest priority. Specifically, we do NOT collect:

• Location data (GPS, Wi-Fi positioning, or any location tracking)
• Contact lists or address book information
• Device identifiers (IMEI, MAC addresses, or advertising identifiers)
• Health or fitness data
• Financial information (payment details, banking information)
• Social media account information
• Browser history or browsing habits
• Call logs or phone usage statistics
• Reading your photo library or existing media files
• Calendar or reminder data
• Biometric data (fingerprint, face recognition)

Some of our Apps do ask for a device capability — the camera, the microphone, motion sensors, Bluetooth, the local network, or permission to save a photo — because a specific feature you choose to use depends on it. See Device Permissions below for exactly what each one is used for and where that data goes.

Device Permissions

A few of our Apps request access to a device capability because a specific feature depends on it. iOS always asks for your permission first, and you can revoke any of these at any time in the iOS Settings app. If you decline, only that one feature is unavailable — the rest of the app continues to work.

Microphone

Some of our Apps request microphone access:

• Live voice chat. In an app with multiplayer voice chat, your audio is transmitted in real time to the other participants in your session while the session is active. It is not recorded, not stored, and not retained after the session ends.
• Sound-based gameplay. Some games listen for sounds such as clapping or blowing so you can play using sound. This audio is processed only to detect the sound as it happens; it is not recorded, stored, or transmitted.
• Voice input. Some Apps let you speak instead of type — for example, to draft a list of tasks. In this case the recording is sent to our server and on to a third-party transcription service to be converted to text. See Voice transcription and third-party AI services below, which explains exactly who receives it.

The microphone is only ever active while you are using the specific feature that requires it. We do not listen in the background.

Voice transcription and third-party AI services

This is the one place where content you provide leaves our systems, so we want to be specific about it.

When you use voice input to draft tasks, the audio you record is uploaded to our server and passed to OpenAI for speech-to-text transcription. The resulting text may then be passed to DeepSeek, or to Anthropic as a backup, to turn it into a structured draft plan that you review and edit before anything is saved. These providers process the data to return a result to us; the recording is not stored by us after it has been transcribed.

If you would rather no audio leave your device, simply don't use the voice feature — you can type tasks instead, and every other part of the app works normally.

Camera

One of our Apps uses the camera for augmented-reality gameplay — detecting the play space and other players during a game. The camera feed is processed live on your device and is never uploaded, recorded, or stored by us.

Saving Photos

One of our games can save a photo to your own photo library when you explicitly tap to save it. This is add-only permission: the App can add a picture you asked it to save, and cannot read, browse, or upload anything already in your library.

Bluetooth and Local Network

Some games find and connect to other players' devices nearby, over the local network or Bluetooth, so you can play together in the same room. These are used only to discover and connect to other players during a game. We do not use them to identify you, track your whereabouts, or build any profile.

Motion Sensors and Compass

Motion sensors are used for on-screen effects and gameplay — for example, background colors that shift subtly as you move the device, and compass heading for an in-game direction indicator. This data is used only to draw the screen in the moment. It is not recorded, stored, transmitted, or used as health or fitness data, and we do not request or read GPS location.

Notifications

Some of our Apps can send push notifications about your own content, such as changes to a shared board. Notifications are never used for advertising or marketing. You can turn them off at any time in the iOS Settings app.

Information We May Collect

We only collect the minimum information necessary for our Apps to function properly. This includes:

Account Information (if applicable)

• Email address (only if you voluntarily provide it for account creation or support)
• Name (only if you voluntarily provide it)
• Account preferences and settings you choose to configure

App Usage Data

• App crash logs and error reports (automatically generated by your device)
• App performance metrics (to ensure the app functions properly)
• Device information necessary for app functionality (device type, operating system version)

Data Storage and Retrieval

Our Apps may store and retrieve user data locally on your device and/or through secure API calls to our servers. This data is:

• Encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Stored only with your explicit consent
• Used solely for the intended functionality of the app
• Never shared with third parties without your explicit consent
• Retained only as long as necessary for the app's functionality

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To provide the core features and services of our Apps
• Technical Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• App Improvement: To identify and fix bugs, improve performance, and enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not use your information for advertising, marketing, or any commercial purposes.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We are committed to not sharing your personal information. We will NEVER share, sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your information to third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Explicit Consent

Only when you have given us clear, affirmative consent to share specific information for a specific purpose.

Legal Requirements

When required by law, such as in response to a valid legal process (court order, subpoena, etc.), we may disclose information. We will notify you of such requests when legally permitted.

Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Apps. These providers are contractually obligated to:

• Maintain the same level of privacy protection as we do
• Use your information only for the purposes specified by us
• Not disclose your information to others
• Implement and maintain appropriate security measures

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. You will be notified of any such change in ownership or control.

Data Security

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your information:

Encryption

• All data transmission uses TLS 1.3 encryption
• Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
• API communications are secured with OAuth 2.0 and JWT tokens where applicable

Access Controls

• Strict access controls limit who can access your data
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Multi-factor authentication for all administrative access

Data Minimization

• We collect only the minimum data necessary
• Data is retained only as long as needed
• Regular data cleanup and deletion procedures

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure
• App Usage Data: Retained for up to 24 months for debugging and improvement purposes
• Support Communications: Retained for up to 3 years to provide ongoing support

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see "Your Rights" section below).

Children's Privacy

Our Apps are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary action.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions by competent data protection authorities
• Your explicit consent where required

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

You have the right to know what personal information we collect about you and how we use it.

Rectification

You have the right to have your personal information corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

Restriction

You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

Objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

Our Apps do not use cookies or tracking technologies. We do not collect analytics data, track your usage patterns, or use any form of behavioral tracking.

Third-Party Services

Our Apps may integrate with third-party services solely for functionality purposes. Any data shared with these services is:

• Shared only with your explicit consent
• Subject to the same privacy protections as our own data
• Governed by the third party's own privacy policy, which we will make available to you

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy within the App
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided an email address)
• Providing an in-app notification

Your continued use of the App after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Complaints

If you believe that we have not complied with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Design First operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles.