Thoughtful Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 11, 2026
1. Information We Collect
1.1 No Journal Content Collected
We (the developer) cannot access your journal content.
Your journal entries, photos, tags, and related metadata are stored:
locally on your device
in your private iCloud account using Apple’s CloudKit, so they can sync across your devices
CloudKit private databases do not grant developers visibility into any user’s stored data.
1.2 Analytics (Anonymous)
Thoughtful automatically collects anonymous analytics to understand app performance and stability. This includes:
basic usage statistics (e.g., feature usage counts)
device information (e.g., model, iOS version)
crash reports
These analytics:
do not identify you
do not include journal content
use the default data-retention settings of Apple
Services used:
Apple App Analytics
1.3 No Personal Information Collected
Thoughtful does not collect:
names
phone numbers
accounts or passwords
location
photos
contacts
personally identifiable information of any kind
email addresses
This app does not require you to create an account. Your Apple ID is only used for iCloud syncing
1.4 No AI Features
Thoughtful does not use any AI processing or AI related data handling.
2. Third-Party Services
Thoughtful uses the following services only:
Apple iCloud / CloudKit (data storage & syncing)
No advertising SDKs, marketing trackers, or additional third-party services are used.
3. How Your Data is Store and Protected
Journal content is stored using:
iCloud encryption, managed by Apple
Apple’s built-in device security
Secure CloudKit private databases
We rely on Apple’s secure infrastructure and do not run our own servers.
3. How Your Data is Store and Protected
Journal content is stored using:
iCloud encryption, managed by Apple
Apple’s built-in device security
Secure CloudKit private databases
We rely on Apple’s secure infrastructure and do not run our own servers.
3. How Your Data is Store and Protected
Journal content is stored using:
iCloud encryption, managed by Apple
Apple’s built-in device security
Secure CloudKit private databases
We rely on Apple’s secure infrastructure and do not run our own servers.
4. Data Deletion
You can delete all of your data at any time.To delete Thoughtful’s data from iCloud:
Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Apps Using iCloud → Thoughtful → Delete Data
Deleting the app does not automatically delete your iCloud data; you must remove it manually if desired.
5. Children’s Privacy
Thoughtful is not designed for children, but may be used by individuals aged 4 and older per its App Store age rating. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can assist.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date at the top.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: