Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2025

Zero Data Collection

Lumen7 collects no personal information. Your data stays completely private in your own iCloud account.

Our Privacy Commitment

Lumen7 is built on a foundation of complete privacy. We designed the app to collect absolutely no personal information or data from you. Your journal entries, thoughts, and personal information remain entirely yours.

What Makes Lumen7 Different

We cannot access your data. Everything you write stays in your personal iCloud account. AI features are processed by OpenAI’s GPT‑5 on secure cloud servers with strong encryption and controls. We have no databases of your personal data and no way to see what you write.

What We Do Not Collect

No journal entries, they stay in your private iCloud
No voice recordings, processed locally and immediately deleted
No personal information, name, email, phone number, etc.
No usage analytics, we do not track how you use the app
No location data, we do not know where you are
No device information, beyond what is needed for the app to function
No advertising data, no tracking, no ads, no data brokers

How Your Data Stays Private

Your Personal iCloud Database

Only you can access your data
Your data is encrypted by Apple
We have no access to your iCloud data
Your data syncs securely across only your devices
You control your data through your Apple ID settings

Secure Cloud‑Based AI (OpenAI GPT‑5)

Powered by OpenAI’s GPT‑5 for state‑of‑the‑art reasoning
Transport security: TLS 1.2/1.3 for data in transit
Encryption at rest: AES‑256 on server‑side storage
Strict access controls with MFA and regular audits
Compliance: SOC 2 Type II aligned controls
Processed in real time, Lumen7 does not collect or store personal data

Apple Services Integration

iCloud CloudKit

Your personal, private database within your iCloud account
End‑to‑end encrypted synchronization
Only accessible by you and your signed‑in devices
Managed entirely by Apple’s secure infrastructure

Speech and Local Features

Use speech features at your discretion
Only the text you choose to save becomes part of your journal
No personal data is collected by Lumen7

Your Complete Control

Data Management

Delete anytime: remove individual entries or all data instantly
Recycle Bin: 30‑day recovery period for accidentally deleted entries
Export options: your data is never locked in, export anytime
iCloud control: manage sync through your Apple ID settings

App Permissions

Lumen7 only requests permissions necessary for core functionality, and all are optional: microphone, speech recognition, iCloud, and Face ID/Touch ID. Manage these in your device settings.

No Third Parties

No analytics services, no advertising networks, no data brokers, and no social media SDKs. AI features are provided by OpenAI’s GPT‑5 on secure cloud servers; Lumen7 does not collect or store personal data.

Children’s Privacy

Lumen7 collects no personal information from anyone. The app is designed for mature users who can benefit from reflective journaling. Parents should supervise children’s use of any technology.

International Privacy

Because we collect no data, Lumen7 aligns with global privacy laws by design, including GDPR and CCPA. Your data stays in your personal iCloud account. Cloud AI processing follows encryption and access‑control best practices.

Technical Implementation

Architecture Overview

SwiftUI & iOS SDK for native privacy
CloudKit for your personal encrypted database
OpenAI GPT‑5 for secure cloud AI processing
Encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES‑256)
Strict access controls and SOC 2 Type II aligned practices

Changes to This Policy

While our core commitment to zero data collection will never change, we may update this policy to clarify practices, reflect new technologies, address regulations, or improve transparency. Changes will never compromise our zero‑collection principle.

Lumen7+ Subscription

Lumen7+ is an optional subscription that unlocks advanced AI features powered by OpenAI GPT‑5, such as therapist‑tuned prompts, summaries, and mood insights. Core journaling remains free for everyone. You can cancel anytime.