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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 13, 2026
Your privacy matters to us. It is our highest priority. Alowa is built from the ground up to keep your personal thoughts and journal entries private. This policy explains how we handle your data.
TL;DR
Your journal entries are stored only on your device
By default (Apple Intelligence), all AI processing happens on your iPhone—nothing leaves your device
You're in complete control
Data Storage
All your diary entries, notes, and personal information are stored locally on your iPhone using SwiftData (Apple's local database framework). This data:
Never leaves your device
Is not backed up to our servers
Is not synced to any cloud service controlled by us
May be included in your personal iCloud backup if you have that enabled in your iPhone settings (this is controlled entirely by you and Apple)
AI Processing
We use Apple Intelligence:
100% on-device processing: All AI analysis happens directly on your iPhone using Apple's Foundation Models
Zero data transmission: Your diary content never leaves your device
Maximum privacy: Not even Apple or the app developer (me) can see your journal entries
This is the most private option and requires iOS 26 or later.
What We Don't Do
No advertising: We don't show ads or sell your data to advertisers
No account system: There's no login, no account, no user profile stored on our servers
No sharing: We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties
Permissions
Alowa request the following permissions:
Microphone: Alowa depends on using voice dictation for your journal entries. Audio is processed by iOS's speech recognition and never stored or transmitted by Alowa.
Data Retention and Deletion
Since all data is stored locally on your device:
You can delete individual entries or all data at any time within the app
Deleting the app removes all associated data from your device
We don't have copies of your data on our servers (unless you used cloud AI models, in which case those providers' retention policies apply)
Children's Privacy
Alowa is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any significant changes through the app or by updating the "Last updated" date above.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how Alowa handles your data, please contact:
Etienne Baume
Email: contact@aeranova.ch
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you're in the European Union, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Since all data is on your device, you have complete access at all times
Deletion: You can delete your data anytime by removing entries in the app or deleting the app
Portability: Your data is stored locally; you control it completely
Because Alowa stores everything locally by default and doesn't collect personal data on servers, most GDPR concerns are addressed by design.