Privacy Policy
Your trust matters. We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.
Last updated: January 2026
The Short Version
No Selling of Your Data
We never sell your personal information. We only share data with trusted service providers to run the service.
You Control Your Data
Your goals, progress, and personal information belong to you. Export or delete them anytime.
Privacy by Design
We only collect what's necessary to provide you with an excellent experience.
Built in New Zealand
We're a small team based in New Zealand, committed to doing right by our users.
Information We Collect
To help you achieve your goals, we collect:
- Account Information: Name, email address, and password (hashed)
- Authentication Data: Single sign-on identifiers (Apple, Google), passkeys, and 2FA signals
- Push Notification Data: Device tokens needed to deliver notifications you opt in to
- Subscription Data: Plan status, purchase history, and receipt identifiers
- Goal Data: Your goals, milestones, check-ins, and progress notes
- Usage Data: How you interact with the platform to improve your experience
- Communication Preferences: Notification settings and AI support preferences
- Optional Community Data: If you choose to share goals publicly or connect with accountability partners
For Apple and Google sign-in, we receive your name and email (email may be hidden by Apple). We use your email to send essential account and security notices.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide personalized AI accountability support
- Send you progress reminders and encouragement (only if you opt in)
- Deliver push notifications you opt in to
- Track your progress and generate insights
- Improve our platform and AI capabilities
- Provide customer support when you need help
- Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
How We Protect Your Data
We take security seriously:
- Industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication with password hashing, passkeys, and optional 2FA
- Regular security reviews and updates
- Limited access to personal data (only essential team members)
- Secure cloud infrastructure with reputable providers
Third-Party Services
We use a small number of trusted service providers to operate our platform:
- Cloud Infrastructure: To host the service, store data, and ensure reliability
- Email Delivery: To send essential transactional messages and opt-in updates
- Analytics & Diagnostics: App store analytics and crash reporting to improve stability
- Push Notifications: To deliver reminders and account alerts
- Payments & Subscriptions: Managed by a third-party subscription platform
- AI Service Providers: To power accountability support and contextual assistance
- Sign-In Providers: Apple and Google sign-in to simplify authentication
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.
Cookies & Tracking
We use functional cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and protect the service. We do not use advertising cookies. Analytics are limited to app store analytics and crash reporting.
Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: View all data we have about you
- Export: Download your goals and progress data anytime
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data permanently
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from notifications at any time
- Privacy Settings: Control who can see your goals and progress
To exercise any of these rights, visit your account settings or contact us directly.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as needed to provide the service and meet legal obligations.
- Deleted data is removed from active systems immediately.
- Backup copies are retained for up to 30 days and then purged.
International Transfers
We operate globally. Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We use standard contractual protections and security measures to safeguard your data.
Legal Basis & Regional Rights
If you are in the EU/UK, we process data based on contract (to provide the service), consent (for optional communications), and legitimate interests (security and improvement). In the US, you may have rights to access, delete, and opt out of certain uses. We honor applicable local privacy laws in New Zealand and Australia.
If you want to exercise any legal rights, contact us and we will respond within the timeframes required by law.
Children
The service is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are 13 to 17, you should use Annet with a parent or guardian’s consent.
We're Still Learning
We're a small team committed to doing right by our users. As we grow, we'll continue to refine our privacy practices and be transparent about any changes.
Questions or Concerns?
We're here to help. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
Email: privacy@annet.ai
Based in New Zealand 🇳🇿
We'll notify you of any significant changes to this privacy policy via email or through the platform. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.