Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 22, 2026
Ayumi respects your privacy.
1. Overview
Section titled “1. Overview”Ayumi is a local-first journaling app for iOS and macOS. Journal entries are primarily stored under the user’s control as local files or in the user’s own cloud storage location selected within the app.
2. Data We Access
Section titled “2. Data We Access”Ayumi may access the following data only when you choose to use the related features:
- Microphone audio, when you record an audio note for transcription
- Location, when you allow Ayumi to attach where an entry was written
- Files and attachments, when you choose to attach images, audio, PDFs, or other files to an entry
3. How Data Is Used
Section titled “3. How Data Is Used”Ayumi uses accessed data only to provide app functionality, including:
- Creating and saving journal entries
- Attaching contextual metadata such as location and weather
- Saving attachments alongside entries
- Converting recorded audio into text
4. Audio Transcription
Section titled “4. Audio Transcription”If you use the transcription feature, audio you choose to record may be sent to a third-party transcription service provider to generate text.
Ayumi does not use audio data for advertising or tracking.
5. Data Storage
Section titled “5. Data Storage”Ayumi is designed to be local-first. Journal content and related files are stored locally or in storage locations selected by you.
Ayumi does not require account creation to use its core journaling features.
6. Data Sharing
Section titled “6. Data Sharing”Ayumi does not sell your personal data.
Ayumi does not share your data with third parties except when necessary to provide a feature you explicitly use, such as audio transcription through a third-party API.
7. Tracking
Section titled “7. Tracking”Ayumi does not use your data for cross-app tracking or advertising purposes.
8. Your Choices
Section titled “8. Your Choices”You can choose whether to grant access to permissions such as microphone or location. If you deny these permissions, Ayumi will continue to work with reduced functionality for those specific features.
9. Contact
Section titled “9. Contact”If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: